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Planning applications in CF47

We hold 1,669 planning applications for the CF47 postcode area, 78 of them submitted in the past year. 91% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 49 days. The area is covered by Merthyr Tydfil.

1,669
applications held
78
in the past year
91%
approved
49 days
median decision

Councils covering CF47

Merthyr Tydfil (1,669)

Recent applications in CF47

Pending
17 Sept 2026P/26/0205
Land Adjacent To Penydarren Social Club Alexandra Avenue Tramroad Lane Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AFMerthyr Tydfil

The erection of a convenience store (Class A1) with associated parking, landscaping, and replacement parking provision to serve the adjacent social club.

Pending
17 Sept 2026P/26/0204
Park View Bungalow Penyard Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HLMerthyr Tydfil

New detached garage and store

Pending
9 Sept 2026P/26/0196
12 Fairview Terrace Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0RLMerthyr Tydfil

Rear infill single storey extension, raise existing rear extension roof, and new doors to side elevation. Construction of detached garden room.

Pending
Full
2 Sept 2026P/26/0190
1 St Marys Close Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8YSMerthyr Tydfil

Erect a storm porch to front elevation and replacement of roof over study area

Pending
25 Aug 2026P/26/0189
National Grid Electricity Distribution South Wales Dowlais Grid Substation Pengarnddu Dowlais Merthyr TydfilMerthyr Tydfil

Removal of the existing tower and installation of new tower with new antennas and transmission dishes, emergency back up generator, cable gantry, feeder cables and associated access track, etc.

Pending
Small
Full
11 Aug 2026P/26/0180
St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Caedraw Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8HAMerthyr Tydfil

Widen existing vehicular access off Caedraw Road

Pending
11 Aug 2026P/26/0179
54 Council Street Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DJMerthyr Tydfil

Install solar photo-voltaic panels on to the principal roof slope

Pending
Small
Full
7 Aug 2026P/26/0177
Car Park Rear Of Civic Centre Glebeland Place Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BHMerthyr Tydfil

Installation of solar photovoltaic car ports over part of the existing Abermorlais car park.

Pending
Discharge of Condition
31 Jul 2026P/26/0174
Car Park At Hornbeam Close Gurnos Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9BWMerthyr Tydfil

Discharge of condition 3 (landscaping scheme) of planning permission P/25/0285 The erection of Passivhaus modular residential units, laundry, bin store, landscaping, parking and associated works

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
29 Jul 2026P/26/0164
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9ANMerthyr Tydfil

Discharge of Conditions 7 (Contamination Remediation) and 11 (Ground Stability) of planning permission P/23/0131.

Permitted
Small
Non Material Amendment
29 Jul 2026P/26/0165
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9ANMerthyr Tydfil

Non-material amendment to planning permission P/23/0131 relating to the layout of the building associated with the plant area.

Pending
Small
Removal/Variation of Condition
29 Jul 2026P/26/0173
148 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DPMerthyr Tydfil

Vary of Condition 2 of planning permission P/24/0206 to allow for the increased depth of the rear extension to enable the incorporation of an internal lift

Pending
Small
Full
28 Jul 2026P/26/0171
1 Milbourne Close Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0UHMerthyr Tydfil

Two storey rear extension incorporating a rear dormer.

Pending
Non Material Amendment
21 Jul 2026P/26/0166
31 Rocky Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9JLMerthyr Tydfil

Non material amendment to planning permission P/25/0326 to extend platform to the front of dwelling and extension and replace front window with double doors

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
15 Jul 2026P/26/0163
15 & 16 Briarmead Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9BZMerthyr Tydfil

Routine maintenance to 2 no. lime trees involving pollarding of the trees

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Jul 2026P/26/0153
1 Vulcan Court Vulcan Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8LZMerthyr Tydfil

Replace existing timber front door, frame and side screens with an exact copy in laminated timber to match original in style and colour. (Listed Building Consent)

Permitted
Small
Full
7 Jul 2026P/26/0148
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9ANMerthyr Tydfil

Erection of external dining area canopy

Pending
Small
Full
6 Jul 2026P/26/0149
62 Twelfth Avenue Galon Uchaf Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9TDMerthyr Tydfil

Construct front driveway

Permitted
Small
Full
18 Jun 2026P/26/0130
4 Brunswick Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8SBMerthyr Tydfil

Rear retaining wall and steps and rear shed.

Pending
Small
Full
18 Jun 2026P/26/0136
Builders Yard Elwyn Drive Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0NSMerthyr Tydfil

Dormer bungalow

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness
17 Jun 2026P/26/0137
Brynseion Buildings Foundry Place Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0RYMerthyr Tydfil

Certificate of Lawfulness existing use C3 dwellings - 4 no. apartments

Pending
Small
Full
17 Jun 2026P/26/0133
Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PAMerthyr Tydfil

The change of use and extension to the building complex to create six units of holiday accommodation, along with internal and external works, the creation of a carpark and associated engineering and landscaping works.

Permitted
Small
Full
15 Jun 2026P/26/0128
33 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DEMerthyr Tydfil

Steel frame with enclosing cladding to stabilize exposed gable wall, with access door for inspection and maintenance purposes.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
8 Jun 2026P/26/0122
Tregenna Hotel Park Terrace Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RFMerthyr Tydfil

Discharge of condition 4 (lighting) of planning permission P/24/0227 for Proposed change of use from hotel (C1 Use Class) to temporary supported living accommodation (Sui Generis) with internal and external alterations and associated works

Pending
Small
Full
3 Jun 2026P/26/0118
19 & 20 Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0AYMerthyr Tydfil

Change of use of ground floor from A2 use to residential use (A3 use) comprising 2 no. apartments

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
26 May 2026P/26/0114
34 - 37 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DEMerthyr Tydfil

Non Material Amendment to P/25/0021 relating to the design and layout of the public realm works including the landscaping, size and position of planters, benches and dropped kerb works.

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
20 May 2026P/26/0109
13 Wheatsheaf Lane Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AYMerthyr Tydfil

Installation 3 no. signs

Conditions
Small
Removal/Variation of Condition
20 May 2026P/26/0111
73 Twynyrodyn Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0PTMerthyr Tydfil

Vary condition 1 of planning permission P/21/0279 to extend the time period within which to commence development for a further 5 years

Withdrawn
Small
Full
20 May 2026P/26/0110
13 Wheatsheaf Lane Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AYMerthyr Tydfil

Installation of external roller shutter

Permitted
Small
Full
8 May 2026P/26/0097
The Croft Shop Queens Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HEMerthyr Tydfil

Proposed change of use of the existing annexe from café/takeaway (Use Class A3) to a self-contained short-term holiday let (Use Class C6)

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Apr 2026P/26/0096
61 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DEMerthyr Tydfil

Change of use from shop to pilates studio/health suite/shop and replacement shop front

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Apr 2026P/26/0089
3 Luther Street Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0PBMerthyr Tydfil

Erection of two storey rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Apr 2026P/26/0095
2A Victoria Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BSMerthyr Tydfil

Change of use of ground floor and basement from retail premises (A1 use class) to tattoo studio (sui generis)

Pending
Pre_Application Non Statutory
29 Apr 2026PAN/26/0011
22 Williamstown Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PDMerthyr Tydfil

Demolish existing garage & Shed. Construct new detached garage in garden of Listed Building.

Pending
Large
Pre_Application Non Statutory
24 Apr 2026PA/26/0010
Gurnos Community Sports Club Poplar Way Gurnos Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9SFMerthyr Tydfil

41 Flats

Pending
Small
Full
16 Apr 2026P/26/0082
Land Adjacent To 1 Patricia Close Fairview Terrace Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0RNMerthyr Tydfil

Erection of detached dwelling, raised decking and associated works

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
7 Apr 2026P/26/0073
Park Terrace Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RFMerthyr Tydfil

Removal of a tree (tilia x europaea), also known as a common linden tree from the public footpath outside Maes-y-coed guest house

Withdrawn
Small
Listed Building Consent
1 Apr 2026P/26/0066
Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8REMerthyr Tydfil

Works to the roof to include new walkways, fixed ladder access, new insulation and associated parapet and clerestory windows. Installation of new gutters and replacement of rainwater goods. Works to external elevation to include replacement windows, new doors and repair or replacement of lintels. Internal works to include the installation of new steel beams, repairs to timber reinforcements, new loft access hatch and bat boxes and minor revisions to the approved drainage scheme

Permitted
Small
Full
27 Mar 2026P/26/0028
3 Milbourne Terrace Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0UGMerthyr Tydfil

Two storey rear extension with front canopy roof and re-profiling of ground level to rear garden with alterations

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
24 Mar 2026P/26/0063
Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8REMerthyr Tydfil

Discharge of condition 3 details of cabling routes of planning permission P/25/0272

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent
23 Mar 2026P/26/0058
Canolfan Soar Pontmorlais High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UBMerthyr Tydfil

Creation of a new entrance on the northern elevation, together with replacement sash windows, installation of new external timber doors and renovation of the rendered elevations. Refurbishment of the basement level, including waterproofing of walls and floor, installation of new floor slabs and associated reconfiguration of the internal spaces and installation of a moveable acoustic wall/screen.

Pending
Small
Full
23 Mar 2026P/26/0057
Canolfan Soar Pontmorlais High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UBMerthyr Tydfil

Creation of a new entrance on the northern elevation, together with replacement sash windows, installation of new external timber doors and renovation of the rendered elevations. Refurbishment of the basement level, including waterproofing of walls and floor, installation of new floor slabs and associated reconfiguration of the internal spaces and installation of a moveable acoustic wall/screen.

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
16 Mar 2026P/26/0053
13 Wheatsheaf Lane Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AYMerthyr Tydfil

Discharge of condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P/25/0302

Pending
Small
Non Material Amendment
16 Mar 2026P/26/0055
Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9ANMerthyr Tydfil

Non-material amendment to planning permission P/23/0131 to reduce the scale of the sports hall and changes to the elevations

Pending
Small
Full
9 Mar 2026P/25/0312
Old Saw Mill Court Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DUMerthyr Tydfil

Demolish existing units and construct five new units and associated parking

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
9 Mar 2026P/25/0313
Old Saw Mill Court Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DUMerthyr Tydfil

Two non-illuminated advertising boards

Refused
Small
Full
5 Mar 2026P/26/0048
93 Lower Thomas Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DAMerthyr Tydfil

Erection of solar panels

Permitted
Small
Full
26 Feb 2026P/26/0040
92-94 Ethan Arcade High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UPMerthyr Tydfil

Conversion of the 1st and 2nd floors to 8 x 1-bed flats (4 units on each floor), above the ground floor property known as Barcode.

Permitted
Small
Full
5 Feb 2026P/26/0023
10 - 13 Pontmorlais West Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UTMerthyr Tydfil

Conversion to 8 Studios and alterations to shops with new shop fronts and rear dormer.

Permitted
Small
Full
30 Jan 2026P/26/0025
47 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DLMerthyr Tydfil

Proposed new entrance, internal alterations, conversion of basement and ground floor to A3 use, and conversion of the first floor to C1 hotel use