Risca West planning approval rate
Risca West ward in Caerphilly has a 75.3% approval rate based on 170 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 78.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
75.3%
ward approval rate
170
Decisions
128
Approved
42
Refused
78.2%
Caerphilly average
Risca West is 2.9 percentage points below the Caerphilly average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Risca West compares
Risca West ward
75.3%
Caerphilly overall
78.2%
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Recent decisions in Risca West
Construct a metal motorcycle shed on the driveway · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Partial change the use of approximately 50% of an existing domestic outbuilding · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Carry out alterations to existing shop front, construct single storey rear exten · Thu 02 Jul 2026
Retain and complete conversion and enlargement of detached garage to domestic ou · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Erect residential development of up to 23 new homes, including access and highwa · Thu 09 Apr 2026
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