The Former Rates Building 42 High Street Aberdare

1. 27 Feb 2020

   Received by Rhondda Cynon Taf

2. 15 Mar 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Apr 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Rhondda Cynon Taf granted permission on 29 April 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Former Rates Building 42/43 High Street Aberdare CF44 7AA

  20/0233/10 Submitted 2 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Proposed conversion of and 3 storey extension to existing office building to provide 10 residential units and 1 commercial unit (coffee shop/cafe). (Bat survey report received 02/09/2021)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs

• 42 & 43 High Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7AA

  24/1021/FUL Submitted 9 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Retention of photovoltaic panels to roof of new extension (Retrospective).

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• Constitutional Buildings High Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf

  26/0113/FUL Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Conversion of a former private members club to an apart-hotel (C1 use) and restaurant/pub (A3 use) with revised fenestration to the rear. (Amended plans received 02/09/26)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 34 docs

• Constitutional Buildings High Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf

  26/0114/LBC Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  Conversion of a former private members club to an apart-hotel (C1 use) and restaurant/pub (A3 use) with revised fenestration to the rear.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 22 docs

• Maendy Place Surgery 1 Maendy Place Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7AY

  26/0510/FUL Submitted 11 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of the first floor from doctor's surgery to a self-contained residential apartment, with access provided at ground-floor level.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Dare Offices Green Street Gadlys Aberdare CF44 7AH

  03/0386/ADV Submitted 5 Mar 2003 50 yards away

  Fascia and projecting signs.

  Granted Advertising

• 25/0003/LBC Granted

  B4595, Cardiff Road A4054, Broadway And Glyntaff Interchange, Treforest, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Treforest, CF37 1SY

  Hydroelectric renewable energy scheme and associated infrastructure works (Listed Building Consent)

  Received 2 Jan, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0662/LBC Awaiting decision

  25 Victoria Square Aberdare CF44 7LB

  Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations to a Grade II Listed Building including internal reconfiguration, installation of commercial kitchen and extract ventilation system, enlargement of selected window openings, replacement glazing, reinstatement of traditional stone detailing, fascia signage, external lighting and associated works.

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0364/LBC Granted

  Pontypridd Railway Station Broadway Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1DT

  Extension of existing ramp and handrails in Pontypridd station toilets to meet PRM compliance along with the installation of a hubcomm system and a push button post. The existing door and door frame will be replaced on a like for like basis.

  Received 29 Apr, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0180/LBC Granted

  Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) Berw Road Pontypridd

  Listed building consent for the removal waterproofing applied to both abutments and removal of the gunite to both abutments. Additional works include a new lighting arrangement on the bridge, masonry repairs to northwest retaining wall and footway improvements on south side of bridge.

  Received 27 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/0146/LBC Granted

  Pontypridd Railway Station Broadway Pontypridd Rhondda Cynon Taf CF37 1DT

  Installation of 1no. freestanding digital display within Pontypridd Station

  Received 20 Feb, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings