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64 in the last 90 days23 in the last 309 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 61 days

Source: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 104 · received or decided in the last 90 days

57 Fell Street Treharris CF46 5HN
Erection of conservatory to rear elevation
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026P/26/0234
Unit 5 Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Erect 1 new fascia sign
PendingReceived 16 Oct 2026P/26/0232
Mill House Millfield Quakers Yard Treharris CF46 5LD
Proposed Replacement Conservatory/Garden Room, First-Floor En-Suite Extension and Associated Alterations
PendingReceived 15 Oct 2026P/26/0229
Land Opposite 1-17 Kingsley Terrace Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil
Discharge of condition 14 of P/22/0286 affordable housing
PendingReceived 14 Oct 2026P/26/0233
38 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DE
Redevelopment of a vacant town centre site in a conservation area to provide hotel accommodation and associated hospitality facilities, including erection of a three-storey building for guest accommodation with ground floor bar/restaurant facilities and ancillary spaces, formation of internal links to the retained Howfields Hotel, removal of temporary structural support works, and external alterations and associated works.
PendingReceived 13 Oct 2026P/26/0231

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received?

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received 418 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council take to decide applications?

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council takes an average of 61 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council?

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council?

Submit your representation to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1 appeal was lodged against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months.

Planning data sourced from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council serves as the governing body for the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, a key area in Wales. Located at the Civic Centre on Castle Street, the council has operated under no overall control since 2017, with a minority Labour administration leading the council since 2024, backed by independent councillors. This governance structure may impact planning applications and local development initiatives in the borough. The council was established in 1905 (Municipal borough)1908 (County borough)1974 (Borough)1 April 1996 (County Borough). The council is currently led by Brent Carter (Labour), who has held the position since 18 September 2024. Ellis Cooper serves as Chief Executive since 17 June 2021. The council comprises 30 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 33 towns and villages, including Merthyr Tydfil. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received 418 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (190), discharge of conditions (67), amendments (16). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged against Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council decisions, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.