Nelson planning approval rate
Nelson ward in Caerphilly has a 82.7% approval rate based on 185 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 78.4%.
Last updated: June 2026
82.7%
ward approval rate
185
Decisions
153
Approved
32
Refused
78.4%
Caerphilly average
Nelson sits slightly above the Caerphilly average, with a 4.3 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Nelson compares
Nelson ward
82.7%
Caerphilly overall
78.4%
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Recent decisions in Nelson
Erect single storey rear extension to provide additional dining area, toilets an · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extensio · Thu 26 Mar 2026
Retain extension to residential garden, erection of stables, unauthorised horsic · Tue 17 Mar 2026
Erect rear roof extension, raise the ridge and rear dormer · Fri 13 Mar 2026
Vary conditions 2 (Plans), 7 (materials), 10 (Boundary treatments) and 11 (Verif · Thu 12 Mar 2026
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