Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen planning approval rate
Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen ward in Caerphilly has a 84.6% approval rate based on 143 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 78.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
84.6%
ward approval rate
143
Decisions
121
Approved
22
Refused
78.4%
Caerphilly average
Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen is 6.2 percentage points above the Caerphilly average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen compares
Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen ward
84.6%
Caerphilly overall
78.4%
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Recent decisions in Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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