Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Heolgerrig 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 Heolgerrig
Heolgerrig is a quaint village located within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough in Wales, forming part of the Cyfarthfa community. Its small size and community-oriented atmosphere make it a unique area for potential planning applications, reflecting the character and needs of local residents.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £142,098 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heolgerrig.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heolgerrig.
- 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 Heolgerrig based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
279 planning applications found near Heolgerrig.
- - 21 Shirley Drive Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1SE
Side extension with rear dormer, extension to existing rear dormer and other alterations
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Unit 5 Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
1 No. internally lit facia sign and 1 No. digital LED hording
Type: Advertising | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Cyfarthfa Retail Park North Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Erection of drive-thru restaurant (Class A3) with associated parking, servicing, landscaping and engineering works.
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land At Six Bells Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil
Discharge conditions 3 (boundary treatments), 4 (scheme for landscaping), 6 (detailed lighting scheme), 7 (materials for driveway) and 8 (structural cals and details of retaining wall) of planning per
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 21 Shirley Drive Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1SE
Side extension with rear dormer and other alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 Parc Cwm Pant Bach Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1TQ
Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Cwm Woods Grove Off Upper Colliers Row Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil
Construct 2 detached dwellings
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Car Park Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Proposal for the installation of ten rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Cyfarthfa Retail Park, including one fully accessible bay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Car Park Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Proposal for the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment within the car park of Cyfarthfa Shopping Park, including one fully accessible EV charging bay.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Plot 5 Cwm Woods Grove Upper Colliers Row Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1DP
Discharge of conditions 3 (boundary treatments), 4 (obscure glazing), 5 (retaining wall details) and 10 (landscaping) of planning permission P/23/0295 for a detached dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 40 Mount Pleasant Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1RY
Erection of replacement dwelling with associated works
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Aberdare Road Roundabout Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil
Discharge of conditions 5 (Retaining Works), 6 (Boundaries), 9 (External Lighting), 11 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan) and 12 (Non-native Invasive Species Strategy) of planning permission P/2
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 8 Cwm Woods Grove Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1DP
Discharge conditions 3 (material details), 4 (boundary details), 6 (retaining wall details), 11 (landscaping details) and condition 14 (solar panel details) of planning permission reference P/23/0281
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Plots 9 And 10 Cwm Woods Grove Upper Colliers Row Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF481DP
Discharge of conditions 3 (boundary treatments), 4 (obscure glazing), 5 (private road and driveway details inc. drainage), 13 (lighting scheme) and 14 (biodiversity enhancements) of planning permissio
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-24
View full details - - Unit 5B Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Illuminated Skechers sign to the front of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Land At Six Bells Estate Heolgerrig Merthyr Tyfdil CF48 1TU
Detached two storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 46 Six Bells Estate Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1TU
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension (Certificate of Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Parcel Of Land To The South East Of Lle Hyfryd Mount Pleasant Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1RY
Erection of garage, re-profiling of land, retaining wall and boundary fences and gates
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Unit 5 Cyfarthfa Retail Park Swansea Road Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1HY
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 4, 5 of planning permission P/24/0174 to reduce the size of the mezzanine within Unit 5a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Six Bells Inn Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1RP
Conversion from offices (B1 Use Class) to bunkhouse (C1 Use Class)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Heolgerrig in Merthyr Tydfil
Heolgerrig is a quaint village located within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough in Wales, forming part of the Cyfarthfa community. Its small size and community-oriented atmosphere make it a unique area for potential planning applications, reflecting the character and needs of local residents.
Property prices in Heolgerrig show an average sale price of £142,098, 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 Heolgerrig a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heolgerrig 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 Heolgerrig
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Heolgerrig. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heolgerrig.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Heolgerrig slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heolgerrig were full planning applications (28), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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