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Abercarn planning approval rate

Abercarn ward in Caerphilly has a 74.0% approval rate based on 169 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 78.4%.

Last updated: June 2026

74.0%
ward approval rate
169
Decisions
125
Approved
44
Refused
78.4%
Caerphilly average

Abercarn is 4.4 percentage points below the Caerphilly average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.

How Abercarn compares

Abercarn ward (169 decided)
74.0%
Caerphilly overall (4,904 decided)
78.4%
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Recent decisions in Abercarn

Demolish existing building, change the use of land to residential use and constr · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Refused
Erect first floor extension to rear of property · Fri 01 May 2026
Approved
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed dormer extension to rear el · Mon 16 Mar 2026
Approved
Erect single storey rear extension and internal layout alterations · Mon 26 Jan 2026
Refused

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