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Risca West planning approval rate

Risca West ward in Caerphilly has a 77.2% approval rate based on 57 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 83.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

77.2%
ward approval rate
57
Decisions
44
Approved
13
Refused
83.2%
Caerphilly average

Risca West is 6.0 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 Risca West compares

Risca West ward (57 decided)
77.2%
Caerphilly overall (1,944 decided)
83.2%
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Recent decisions in Risca West

Erect single storey granny annexe within rear garden · Wed 04 Feb 2026
Refused
Retain and complete proposed driveway to provide off-street parking within the c · Tue 23 Sep 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 1,944 decisions.

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