Gilfach planning approval rate
Gilfach ward in Caerphilly has a 63.4% approval rate based on 41 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 76.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
63.4%
ward approval rate
41
Decisions
26
Approved
15
Refused
76.5%
Caerphilly average
Gilfach is 13.1 percentage points below the Caerphilly average, placing it among the stricter wards in Caerphilly. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Gilfach compares
Gilfach ward
63.4%
Caerphilly overall
76.5%
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Recent decisions in Gilfach
Erect single storey rear extension · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Erect detached two-bed dwelling · Fri 27 Mar 2026
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