Updated 29 October 2026 · 30 new leads in the last 30 days
Find construction leads in Rhondda Cynon Taf from new planning applications across Pontypridd, Aberdare and the wider county borough area.
Data sourced from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
30
New Leads (30 Days)
£192,083
Average Project Value
14
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Penrhys is the focus of Rhondda Cynon Taf's biggest regeneration project, with housing association Trivallis applying for a first phase of 109 homes as part of a wider masterplan that could eventually bring more than 800 homes, retail space, and green infrastructure to the village. Nearby, 20 social rent homes have been handed over at Parc Llanilid, a site set to grow to 1,700 homes over time, while a 15 home affordable scheme is progressing in Coedely. The council's emerging Local Development Plan has a preferred growth option of 8,450 homes between 2022 and 2037. Away from these schemes, Pontypridd and Aberdare keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Rhondda Cynon Taf over the past 30 days.
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 21 of the 30 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside New Builds. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Rhondda Cynon Taf, based on recent planning records.
Understanding typical project values in Rhondda Cynon Taf helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
Higher-value projects are often found around the newer sites at Parc Llanilid, where new-build plots are more common.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Storey Front Extension | Pontyclun | £50k–£100k | Demolition of existing front extension and construction of a new single storey extension to the front and side. | Approved |
| Side Extension | Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL | £250k–£1m | Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings. | Refused |
| Side Extension | Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL | £250k–£1m | Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings. | Refused |
| Double Storey Extension | Pontypridd | £100k–£250k | Proposed two storey extension for garage, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. | Approved |
| Extension | Tyn-Y-Bryn Park Tyn-Y-Bryn Road Tonyrefail CF39 8DB | £50k–£100k | Installation of floodlighting and construction of a concrete bowl extension to the existing skatepark. | Approved |
Single Storey Front Extension
Pontyclun
Demolition of existing front extension and construction of a new single storey extension to the front and side.
Side Extension
Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL
Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings.
Side Extension
Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL
Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings.
Double Storey Extension
Pontypridd
Proposed two storey extension for garage, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
Extension
Tyn-Y-Bryn Park Tyn-Y-Bryn Road Tonyrefail CF39 8DB
Installation of floodlighting and construction of a concrete bowl extension to the existing skatepark.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 14 Cenarth Drive Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0NH | £50k–£100k | Proposed raising roof level to provide loft conversion. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | Aberdare | £50k–£100k | Proposed rear dormer loft conversion to provide additional living space. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
14 Cenarth Drive Cwm-bach Aberdare Rhondda Cynon Taf CF44 0NH
Proposed raising roof level to provide loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Aberdare
Proposed rear dormer loft conversion to provide additional living space.
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Build | 22 Danycoed Ystrad Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7SL | £250k–£1m | Construction of a new detached dwelling. | Approved |
| Heritage | Pontypridd | £100k–£250k | Change of use of no.10 market street from B1 to A3 (Restaurant or cafe) in a listed building. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Beddau | £25k–£50k | Retrospective application to replace existing garage with an additional outbuilding. | Approved |
| Garden Room | Cwm Parc | £25k–£50k | Erection of a domestic garage on existing hardstanding. | Approved |
| New Build | Land Adjacent To Walsh Street Walsh Street Abercynon | £100k–£250k | Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with garage and associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage. | Refused |
New Build
22 Danycoed Ystrad Pentre Rhondda Cynon Taf CF41 7SL
Construction of a new detached dwelling.
Heritage
Pontypridd
Change of use of no.10 market street from B1 to A3 (Restaurant or cafe) in a listed building.
Garden Room
Beddau
Retrospective application to replace existing garage with an additional outbuilding.
Garden Room
Cwm Parc
Erection of a domestic garage on existing hardstanding.
New Build
Land Adjacent To Walsh Street Walsh Street Abercynon
Construction of a single-storey detached dwelling with garage and associated access, parking, landscaping and drainage.
Data sourced from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
A snapshot of recent construction opportunities across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Pontyclun
Demolition of existing front extension and construction of a new single storey extension to the front and side.
Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL
Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings.
Former Fox And Hounds Llanharan Road Llanharry CF72 9LL
Proposed demolition of modern side extension and erection of two dwellings.
Pontypridd
Proposed two storey extension for garage, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.
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Approved
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Pending
10%
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Most planning applications in Rhondda Cynon Taf are approved, meaning a large proportion of these projects go ahead and become real building jobs. This creates strong opportunities for builders who contact homeowners early.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Rhondda Cynon Taf, the median time from submission to decision is 8 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, the vast majority (90%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Penrhys and Parc Llanilid are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Rhondda Cynon Taf for years to come, as the county borough's Local Development Plan guides thousands of further homes through to 2037. Away from these schemes, Pontypridd and Aberdare's established housing stock supports a steady, more standard flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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