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Gilfach planning approval rate

Gilfach ward in Caerphilly has a 62.5% approval rate based on 40 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 78.4%.

Last updated: June 2026

62.5%
ward approval rate
40
Decisions
25
Approved
15
Refused
78.4%
Caerphilly average

Gilfach is 15.9 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 (40 decided)
62.5%
Caerphilly overall (4,904 decided)
78.4%
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Recent decisions in Gilfach

Erect detached two-bed dwelling · Fri 27 Mar 2026
Refused

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