Do I need planning permission?
There are many kinds of minor alterations and extensions, particularly to houses and gardens for which you do not need to apply for planning permission. These are often referred to as 'Permitted Development'.
However, the "rules" are often complicated and we encourage and welcome written enquiries either by email| or by submitting a 'Need for Permission' form| and sending it to Planning, Sardis House, Sardis Road, Pontypridd, CF37 1DU. Please include details of the address at which the proposed development is to take place, dimensions of the proposed development, and details of any previous extensions or outbuildings at the property.
If it is established that Planning Permission is required for your proposed development, you will need to submit a Planning Application.
Advice before applying
Before making an application it is often helpful to discuss a proposal informally with the planning department.
Advice is given free of charge and on a good will basis, however it is not binding to the Council which has to consider all relevant matters, including the views of the public, before reaching a final decision.
Advice can initially be obtained by writing or emailing| the details of the development to the planning department. The details required are the address and dimensions, however rough sketches detailing design, photos of the site etc will help us provide more detailed advice. The more detail you can provide the better the advice you will receive.
You can also phone the Planning Department or, alternatively, Duty Planning Officers are available at the following One4All Centres for advice. However, the advice obtained by these methods will be less specific.
One4All Centre
Sardis Road
Pontypridd
Monday – Friday - 08:30 – 17:00
One 4 All Centre
Treorchy Library
Treorchy
Thursday - By appointment only (01443) 494767
One 4 All Centre
Rock Grounds
Aberdare
Thursday - By appointment only (01443) 494767