St James planning approval rate
St James ward in Caerphilly has a 81.1% approval rate based on 106 planning decisions. Caerphilly overall: 76.5%.
Last updated: September 2026
81.1%
ward approval rate
106
Decisions
86
Approved
20
Refused
76.5%
Caerphilly average
St James sits slightly above the Caerphilly average, with a 4.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How St James compares
St James ward
81.1%
Caerphilly overall
76.5%
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Recent decisions in St James
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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