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

1. 2 Mar 2020

   Received by Rhondda Cynon Taf

2. 2 Sep 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Nov 2021

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 11 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Former Rates Building 42 High Street Aberdare

  20/0212/12 Submitted 27 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  LBC for conversion of office building to 10 residential units and 1 commercial unit (coffee shop/cafe).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 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

• 26/0907/FUL Awaiting decision

  Mid Glamorgan Service Station, New Cardiff Road, Aberdare, CF44 0AG

  THE INSTALLATION OF AN ATM & ASSOCIATED SIGNAGE (retrospective)

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0886/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Harcourt Road Mountain Ash Rhondda Cynon Taf CF45 3PY

  First storey rear extension.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0882/FUL Awaiting decision

  2 Bryngwyn Hirwaun Road Pen-y-waun Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 9AH

  Proposed single-storey rear extension and first-floor wraparound side and rear extensions incorporating gable-end roof forms to the rear.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0881/FUL Awaiting decision

  40 Hillside Cwmdare Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 8RN

  Proposed single storey extension to the side and front elevations.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/0877/FUL Awaiting decision

  Lifestyle Financial Advice Lifestyle House 97 Talbot Road Talbot Green Rhondda Cynon Taf CF72 8AE

  Change of use of the existing vacant premises from Use Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) to Use Class D1 (Non-Residential Institution) for use as a tutoring and educational centre.

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 14 Oct 2026 Full applications