Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
About Dowlais
Dowlais is a village and community located in the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Its name translates from Welsh as 'black stream' and reflects its rich industrial heritage, particularly its significant role in ironworking. At its peak, the Dowlais Iron Company employed over 7,000 workers, making it one of the largest ironworks in the world, which may inform planning considerations in the area today.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dowlais.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dowlais.
- 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 Dowlais based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Dowlais.
- - 90 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Discharge condition 1 (grease trap system) of planning permission P/13/0296
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 90 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Change of use from 3 bedroom dwelling to Takeaway (A3 use) to include the addition of a new shopfront and a rear extraction flue
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - 34 Blaen Dowlais Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Dowlais Primary School Junior Department High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
New MUGA, floodlights and fencing and associated works including the creation of paths and ramps
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-08-06
View full details - - Dowlais Rugby Club Blaen Dowlais Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
Erection of extension to link rugby club building with existing shower block and other associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - 14 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Removal of doorway, insertion of new window and erection of new canopy over external stairs and walkway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Land At 26 Calluna Close Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HF
Change of use of land to garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Q-Min 14 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Proposed two-storey extension enclosing new staircase to first floor holiday lets
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - 11 Japonica Drive Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HG
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-10-03
View full details - - Dowlais Primary School - Junior Department High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Discharge of condition 3 of planning (materials) of planning permission P/21/0352
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - Dowlais Primary School - Junior Department High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Non-material amendment to planning permission P/21/0352 to raise pitch of roof from 15 to 20 degrees and change roof cover from membrane cover to slate tiles
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-06-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1A Blaen Dowlais Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
A pair of semi-detached dwellings with off road parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-05-24
View full details - - 48 Dennithorne Close Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HE
Change of use of adjacent land to form part of residential garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-04-14
View full details - - 14 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Conversion of first floor function room into 3 holiday lets. Erection of rear porch/canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-11-09
View full details - - Dowlais Primary School High Street Caeharris Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Proposed single storey building to accommodate day care facilities with associated new footpath, landscaping and play area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-10-11
View full details - - 26 Calluna Close Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HF
Convert existing garage and construct new detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-09-03
View full details - - 14 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Conversion of whole of first floor to house of multiple occupation (HMO) with porch/canopy over rear doors (Sui Generis)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-08-02
View full details - - 26 Calluna Close Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HF
Change of use of land to side of the property to garden to include the erection of two storey side extension, loft conversion, garage conversion and erection of detached garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-04-12
View full details - - Dowlais Rugby Club Blaen Dowlais Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RB
Erection of canopy and outdoor seating
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-04-08
View full details - - Antelope Hotel 83 High Street Caeharris Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3HB
Erect canopy to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-04-08
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A brief summary of Dowlais in Merthyr Tydfil
Dowlais is a village and community located in the county borough of Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Its name translates from Welsh as 'black stream' and reflects its rich industrial heritage, particularly its significant role in ironworking. At its peak, the Dowlais Iron Company employed over 7,000 workers, making it one of the largest ironworks in the world, which may inform planning considerations in the area today.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Dowlais a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dowlais 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 Dowlais
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Dowlais. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dowlais.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dowlais were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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