Nelson planning approval rate
Nelson ward in Caerphilly has a 82.7% approval rate based on 81 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 83.2%.
Last updated: March 2026
82.7%
ward approval rate
81
Decisions
67
Approved
14
Refused
83.2%
Caerphilly average
Nelson is broadly in line with the Caerphilly average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Nelson compares
Nelson ward
82.7%
Caerphilly overall
83.2%
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Recent decisions in Nelson
Erect single storey rear extension and detached garage, demolition of existing g · Fri 16 Jan 2026
Extend porch across the front of the property · Fri 07 Nov 2025
Erect two storey side extension · Fri 08 Aug 2025
Widen existing access, extend hard surfaced area and erect boundary fence and wa · Mon 04 Aug 2025
Demolish existing conservatory and construct new single storey rear kitchen exte · Fri 16 May 2025
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Caerphilly
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 1,944 decisions.