Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
About Abercanaid
Abercanaid is a small village located in the Merthyr Tydfil county borough of Glamorgan, Wales, with a population of approximately 5,060. Positioned 2.5 miles south of Merthyr town centre and near the River Taff, it is bordered by Pentrebach and Troedyrhiw. The village features the Taff Trail, which runs alongside the historic Glamorganshire Canal, highlighting its industrial heritage linked to the transportation of iron and coal during the South Wales Valleys' industrial boom.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £161,853 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Caerphilly
- Parliamentary constituency: Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney
- LSOA: Caerphilly 001F
Crime Statistics
22 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 16
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Abercanaid.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Abercanaid.
- 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 Abercanaid based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Abercanaid.
- - Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Discharge of condition 10 (Woodland Management Plan) of planning permission P/19/0073 for Provision of 36 camping pods and 5 chalets, erection of shower/toilet block and creation of play and picnic ar
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 73 Nightingale Street Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1EJ
Single storey rear extension and internal renovations
Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Colliery Cottage Anthony Grove Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YU
Creation of a hard standing for parking with associated re-profiling and retaining works
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Discharge of condition 7 (Lighting) of planning permission P/19/0073 for the provision of 36 camping pods and 5 chalets, erection of shower/toilet block and creation of play and picnic area. Construct
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Discharge of condition 5 (foul drainage) of planning permission P/22/0192 for 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape in
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land To The West Of Gethin House Newton Street Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1PJ
New dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Discharge of condition 5 (Foul Drainage) of planning permission P/22/0192 relating to the provision of camping facilities.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Abercanaid in Merthyr Tydfil
Abercanaid is a small village located in the Merthyr Tydfil county borough of Glamorgan, Wales, with a population of approximately 5,060. Positioned 2.5 miles south of Merthyr town centre and near the River Taff, it is bordered by Pentrebach and Troedyrhiw. The village features the Taff Trail, which runs alongside the historic Glamorganshire Canal, highlighting its industrial heritage linked to the transportation of iron and coal during the South Wales Valleys' industrial boom.
Property prices in Abercanaid show an average sale price of £161,853, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Abercanaid area recorded 22 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Abercanaid planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Abercanaid
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Abercanaid. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Abercanaid may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Abercanaid were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1).
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