Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Gurnos 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 Gurnos
Gurnos is a community located within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, primarily encompassing the Gurnos Estate. With a population of 5,280 as of the 2011 census, it is a key area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gurnos.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gurnos.
- 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 Gurnos based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
64 planning applications found near Gurnos.
- - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
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 l
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
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 l
Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE
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 e
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE
Discharge of condition 3 details of cabling routes of planning permission P/25/0272
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Park - Grounds Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE
Assorted signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE
The proposed works comprise: - Refurbishment of main WCs and secondary, currently disused, WCs. - Upgrades to and expansion of CCTV provision internally. - Upgrades to 2 no. external CCTV cameras - ex
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Castle Cyfarthfa Park Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE
Discharge of condition 3 of permission P/25/0087 nominated archaeologist
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 17 Meyrick Villas Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PX
Discharge of condition 4 (Biodiversity Enhancement) of planning permission P/24/0160
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - 13 West Grove Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8HJ
Single storey rear extension and replacement garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - 17 Meyrick Villas Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PX
Demolition of existing side extension and proposed side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-07-02
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Discharge of conditions 3 (paint removal) and 4 (paint colour) of Listed Building Consent P/23/0150.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-04-23
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Discharge of condition 3 of listed building consent P/22/0317
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-01-05
View full details - - 2 Gwaelodygarth Close Gurnos Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DX
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-12-18
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Amendment of paint colours to window cills, rainwater goods, door surrounds and timber doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Re-roofing of the south stables, coach house stables and coach house, to relay the slate roof, provide new ridge details, eaves boards and gutters. Insert conservation rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Re-roofing of the south stables, coach house stables and coach house, to relay the slate roof, provide new ridge details, eaves boards and gutters. Insert conservation rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil
New access gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-04-29
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
Reconfiguration and internal works and repair, refurbishment and replacement of windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Pandy Farm Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8PA
New access gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-04-12
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Dental Surgery Rookwood House Gwaelodygarth Lane Gwaelodygarth Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8EX
Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission P/20/0165 to allow the internal layout to be amended
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-08-03
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A brief summary of Gurnos in Merthyr Tydfil
Gurnos is a community located within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales, primarily encompassing the Gurnos Estate. With a population of 5,280 as of the 2011 census, it is a key area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gurnos a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gurnos 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 Gurnos
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Gurnos. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Gurnos maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gurnos were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (11), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 50 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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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.