How long do planning decisions take near Galon Uchaf?

The average planning decision time near Galon Uchaf is 87 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Galon Uchaf?

The planning approval rate near Galon Uchaf is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Galon Uchaf?

The most common type of planning application near Galon Uchaf is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Galon Uchaf?

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Galon Uchaf, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Galon Uchaf, Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £171,922 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Galon Uchaf.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Galon Uchaf.

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 Galon Uchaf based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Galon Uchaf.

- 31 Rocky Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9JL
Single storey side extension, re-profiling of front garden, new vehicle access and parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 63 Roberts Avenue Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9JJ
Change of use and construction of driveway to the front of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-07
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- 26 Rocky Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9JL
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Galon Uchaf in Merthyr Tydfil

Galon Uchaf is a settlement located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.

Property prices in Galon Uchaf show an average sale price of £171,922, 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 Galon Uchaf a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Galon Uchaf 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 Galon Uchaf

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Galon Uchaf. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 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 Galon Uchaf.

The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Galon Uchaf were full planning applications (10). Full planning applications account for 83% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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