Here is a summary of the planning applications that were listed for discussion by Caerphilly Council on 8 September 2025. The council was scheduled to discuss a number of planning applications, including applications to convert a hotel and a church into residential dwellings, and to retain an outbuilding. The council was also scheduled to discuss applications for smaller projects, such as the installation of an electric vehicle charging point, and the re-roofing of a building.

Planning Applications

The Pioneer Hotel, Maindee Road, Cwmfelinfach

The council was scheduled to consider an application for a change of use at The Pioneer Hotel on Maindee Road, Cwmfelinfach. The application, reference 25/0189/COU, requests permission to convert the vacant hotel into 16 self-contained flats, with associated works. A concurrent listed building consent application, reference 25/0190/LBC, was also scheduled to be discussed.

St Davids Church, Station Terrace, Brithdir

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0591/COU, for a change of use at St Davids Church on Station Terrace, Brithdir. The application requests permission to convert the church from its current D1 use class¹ to three residential dwellings (C3).

The Meadows, Beili Glas Road, Fleur-de-lis, Blackwood

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0462/RET, to retain and complete an outbuilding at The Meadows on Beili Glas Road, Fleur-de-lis, Blackwood. The application also includes a proposed change of use of land to the south and east of The Meadows to residential use, and associated retaining works.

31 Grove Road, Risca, Newport

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0581/RET, to retain and complete a proposed driveway at 31 Grove Road, Risca, Newport. The application seeks permission to provide off-street parking within the curtilage² of the dwelling, and to install an electric vehicle charging point.

214 High Street, Blackwood

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0595/COU, for a change of use at 214 High Street, Blackwood. The application requests permission to change the use of the premises from Use Class A1³ to a pet supply store at the front and dog grooming at the rear.

The Old Dairy, 16 Beechfield Avenue, Hengoed

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0585/COU, for a change of use at The Old Dairy, 16 Beechfield Avenue, Hengoed. The application requests permission to change the use of an existing extension to a beauty therapy clinic.

6 Ivor Street, Cwmcarn, Newport

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0596/CLPU, to obtain a Lawful Development Certificate for a rear extension at 6 Ivor Street, Cwmcarn, Newport.

Woodside, Ridgeway, Graig-y-rhacca, Caerphilly

The council was scheduled to consider an application, reference 25/0597/RET, to retain and complete the rearrangement of front and side garden at Woodside, Ridgeway, Graig-y-rhacca, Caerphilly. The application includes the re-profiling of ground levels.

Other Applications

The council was also scheduled to discuss the following applications:

• 25/0584/CON - JNP Legal, 1 High Street, Nelson, Treharris: Repair and replace all loose render from rear elevation and repaint.
• 25/0589/HH - 36 Ludlow Street, Caerphilly: Erect first floor and single storey rear extensions.
• 25/0590/TPO - 9 Redbrook Court, St Martin's Road, Caerphilly: T1 Oak Pollard at previous topping points approximately 8 metres above ground level and a 3 metre radial spread from main stem.
• 25/0592/LBC - 22 Lower Row, Bute Town, Rhymney, Tredegar: Re-roof and associated roofing repairs to include re-roofing with natural style slate, repointing of chimney stack, replacement of soffit and replacement of rainwater goods.
• 25/0594/HH - 161 Gelligaer Road, Cefn Hengoed, Hengoed: Erect side and rear single storey extension.