Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Aberfan are administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. View the full Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Aberfan
Aberfan is a historic village located in the Taff Valley, approximately 4 miles south of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Once a vibrant coal mining community, Aberfan's heritage and development opportunities may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
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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: Merthyr Tydfil
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberfan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberfan.
- 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 Aberfan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Aberfan.
- - Greenwich House Aberfan Road Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4QN
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to small HMO (C4)
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 21 The Grove Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4QA
two storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 44 Aberfan Road Aberfan Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4QL
Change of use from residential dwelling house (C3) to house of multiple occupation (C4)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Former Mount View Surgery Bridge Street Aberfan CF48 4QU
Convert and increase height of building to provide 2 flats, to include the erection of a bin store and enclosures
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Aberfan in Merthyr Tydfil
Aberfan is a historic village located in the Taff Valley, approximately 4 miles south of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Once a vibrant coal mining community, Aberfan's heritage and development opportunities may be of particular interest to those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Aberfan show an average sale price of £161,853, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Aberfan a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aberfan 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 Aberfan
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Aberfan. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aberfan.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Aberfan were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.