29 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB Data via plota.co.uk

26/0701/FUL - Full Application Pending Decision
Change of useExtensions & alterationsNew homesShopfrontsCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use of the first floor to a self-contained flat, including the construction of a rear dormer extension, replacement shopfronts to the front and side elevations at ground floor level, and external renovation works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
14 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Oct 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Oct 2026, from Rhondda's recent changes of use. The consultation period closed on 25 Sept 2026.

Documents 6

Statements & assessments 1

PDF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STATEMENT PLAN · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF SITEPLAN SITEPLAN · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED PLANS PLAN · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING PLANS PLAN · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 14 Aug 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF DWR CYMRU/WELSH WATER CONSULTN · 21 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 3

Aberdare Town Centre conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
16 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: War Memorial, Grade II, 47 m away · 1 Grade II*, 15 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Also on the record
Air quality management area 32 m away: Aberdare Town Centre AQMA.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 24 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £90,000 in March 2026. Other property, freehold.

More than one property is recorded at this address: HM Land Registry does not always give the flat or unit.

6 March 2026£90,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
30 January 1997£48,000Terraced house

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Council
Rhondda
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CF44 7LB
Received
14 Aug 2026
Validated
14 Aug 2026
Ward
Aberdare East
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Oct 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ken Bateman Chartered Surveyor

Decision outlook

Day 51 of the 56-day target. Rhondda usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 515 days to the 56-day target
58%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
9%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Rhondda in the last twelve months, from validation. Rhondda decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

16 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
25 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Durbins Estate Agents 27 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB
Renovation of an existing commercial property into 3 apartments with associated new rear…
25/1285/FUL
2025 Approved
8 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Conversion of existing first floor and second floor office/storage space (B1) back to two…
25/0745/FUL
2025 Approved
Ty Eglwys Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Replacement of existing bay window, bay roof and front door to front elevation of propert…
25/0661/FUL
2025 Approved
The Gwyn George Partnership Solicitors 11A Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Change of use from commercial (A2) to residential use (C3) on the first and second floors…
25/0712/FUL
2025 Withdrawn
Servinis 2 Cardiff Street Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7DP
Proposed partial change of use from A3 on ground floor and first floor to C3(a) residenti…
25/0571/FUL
2024 Approved
The Boot Hotel 25/25A Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB
Subdivision of 1No. ground floor and basement level A1 retail unit to 2No. units. Additio…
24/1130/FUL
2025 Approved
Barclays Bank Plc 12 - 13 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7HY
Sub-division and Change of Use of 12-13 Victoria Square from a bank (Class A2) to two com…
25/0204/FUL
2024 Withdrawn
The Boot Hotel 25/25A Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB
Subdivision of 1No. ground floor and basement level A1 retail unit to 2No. units. Additio…
24/1131/LBC
2024 Approved
Subway 14 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Repainting the front of shop.
24/1243/FUL
2024 Approved
Unit 26 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LB
lluminated external sign 4650mm by 780mm stating "Favorite Chicken and Ribs" with an late…
24/1262/ADV
2023 Approved
QS 61-62 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DG
Conversion of an existing large commercial unit into 11 new apartments and 3 smaller A3 C…
23/0852/10
2023 Approved
QS 61-62 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DG
Conversion of an existing large commercial unit into 11 new apartments and 3 smaller A3 C…
23/0852/FUL
2024 Approved
Coral Racing Ltd Betting Shop 6 Victoria Square Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 7LA
Rear dormer extension to second floor flat.
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2023 Approved
HSBC 55 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DL
Conversion and Change of use of Building to Mixed use Café (A3 Use) and Leisure Virtual R…
23/0062/10
2023 Approved
HSBC 55 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DL
Conversion and Change of use of Building to Mixed use Café (A3 Use) and Leisure Virtual R…
23/0062/FUL
2023 Approved
HSBC 55 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DL
Listed Building Consent for Conversion and Change of use of Building to Mixed use Café (A…
23/0109/12
2023 Approved
HSBC 55 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DL
Listed Building Consent for Conversion and Change of use of Building to Mixed use Café (A…
23/0109/LBC
2024 Approved
Barclays Bank Plc 12-13 Victoria Square Aberdare CF44 7HY
Sub-division and Change of Use of 12-13 Victoria Square from a bank (Class A2) to two com…
24/0418/10
2024 Approved
Barclays Bank Plc 12-13 Victoria Square Aberdare CF44 7HY
Sub-division and Change of Use of 12-13 Victoria Square from a bank (Class A2) to two com…
24/0418/FUL
2023 Approved
4-5 Market Street Aberdare CF44 7DY
Renovation of an existing Commercial fire-damaged building into 6 apartments and 2 smalle…
23/0719/10
2016 Approved
28 VICTORIA SQUARE, ABERDARE, CF44 7LB
Reinstate the former windows to the side elevations that were removed as part of the prev…
16/0892/10
2016 Approved
HSBC 55 Cardiff Street Aberdare CF44 7DL
Removal of existing ATM and restoration of the original stonework to the ATM area.
16/0867/LBC
2016 Approved
HSBC, 55 CARDIFF STREET, ABERDARE, CF44 7DL
Removal of existing ATM and restoration of the original stonework to the ATM area.
16/0867/12
2016
NEW MARKET TAVERN PUBLIC HOUSE, MARKET STREET, ABERDARE, CF44 7DY
Replace old chimney flue with new flue liner for wood burner.
16/1001/10
2016
NEW MARKET TAVERN PUBLIC HOUSE, MARKET STREET, ABERDARE, CF44 7DY
Replace old chimney flue with new flue liner for wood burner.
16/0953/12

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use