Planning permission for extensions across Gelligaer
For Gelligaer homeowners we handle planning permission for extensions, with fees agreed in writing before any work starts.
- Guide price in GelligaerFrom £300 inc VAT
- PlanningWe find the right route for you
- Timescale8–13 weeks typical decision period
- Postcode districtsCF46, CF82
Planning rules that apply in Gelligaer
In Wales the routes are permitted development (a lawful development certificate is available), or a householder planning application to the council. Wales has no prior approval scheme for larger rear extensions, and fees are set by the Welsh Government.
Homes in conservation areas, national parks, National Landscapes (AONBs) and World Heritage Sites have tighter rules, so we always check the property's status and planning history before design starts.
The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies in Wales as in England: notice must be served before work to a shared wall, building on the boundary, or excavating close to a neighbour's foundations.
Applications are decided by the local planning authority (your county or county borough council, or the national park authority).
Working in Gelligaer
Site visits are available across Gelligaer (CF46, CF82). The same team covers Blackwood (2 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles), Caerphilly (6 miles), Risca (8 miles), all within easy reach.
Just over the Gwent border, Ebbw Vale is about 8 miles away. Welsh housing ranges from stone terraces in the valleys to render-and-slate houses and modern estates, and the Welsh planning rules differ from England's in several places.
What is included
- Planning history and constraints check for your address
- Route recommendation in writing
- Liaison with the planning officer
- Application forms, plans and supporting statements
- Advice if conditions are attached or changes are requested
Fees in Gelligaer
Guide fees for Gelligaer including VAT, using our Wales factor of ×0.93. Council and building control charges are not included.
| Option | What it covers | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Permitted development confirmed in writing (certificate or notification) | £300 – £650 |
| Standard | Householder planning application handled | £550 – £1,050 |
| Premium | Application with heritage or design statements, and responses to the council | £800 – £1,500 |
Our handling fee only. Council fees are extra and are set by the Welsh Government. Drawings are priced separately.
Want a range for your exact size? The guide-price tool takes about a minute.
Our process, step by step
Site visits are free and there is no obligation. Where drawings are needed, the design stage is priced in writing before it starts.
Free site visit
It starts with a visit to your house to measure, check access and talk through ideas and budget.
Design and approvals
We produce the drawings and structural design, and manage the approvals so they are in place before work starts.
Fixed written price
You receive a written, itemised price and programme. Nothing starts until you are happy with it.
Build and sign-off
Work is carried out to the agreed programme, inspected by building control and signed off at the end.
Questions answered
How long does this take for a Gelligaer home?
8–13 weeks typical decision period, depending on the council and the complexity of the project.
Do you cover all of Gelligaer?
Yes. We cover Gelligaer and the surrounding parts of Mid Glamorgan. Site visits are free and there is no obligation.
Who do I contract with in Gelligaer?
Your contract is with S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which designs and manages the project and the build teams who carry it out.
What happens if planning is refused?
You can revise the design and reapply, or appeal. We read the officer’s report and tell you honestly which option has a better chance.
Book a free site visit in Gelligaer
We will measure up, check the planning position and give you honest guide figures.
- Free, no-obligation site visit
- Planning route checked before you spend on drawings
- Written price once the design is agreed
- Building control sign-off at the end
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Book a free site visit
Tell us a little about the project and we will arrange a time.