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

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received 333 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

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

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council takes an average of 59 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 88% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

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

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

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning applications?

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Region: Wales

About Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Brent Carter (Labour), since 18 September 2024

Chair: Paula Layton (Independent), since 14 May 2025

Chief Executive: Ellis Cooper, since 17 June 2021

Seats: 30 councillors (term: 5 years)

Founded: 1905 (Municipal borough)1908 (County borough)1974 (Borough)1 April 1996 (County Borough)

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Labour (14), Independent (3), Independent (11), Reform UK (2)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £142,098 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 005F

Crime Statistics

266 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 110
shoplifting: 36
anti-social-behaviour: 33
criminal-damage-arson: 21
public-order: 19
other-theft: 13
drugs: 10
vehicle-crime: 10
other-crime: 6
theft-from-the-person: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 2
burglary: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

33 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council area.

A brief summary of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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). The council comprises 30 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council area is £142,098, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council area recorded 266 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 33 towns and villages, including Merthyr Tydfil. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Planning Applications

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Whether you're a resident checking Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 333 planning applications Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council received. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.

At 59 days on average, decisions in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council were full planning applications (192), discharge of conditions (60), amendments (17). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 317 smaller schemes were submitted.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 177 applications
Refused: 20 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 131 applications

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