Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heolgerrig, Merthyr Tydfil.

Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement

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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: £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 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

4 planning applications found near Heolgerrig.

1. - 17 Parc Cwm Pant Bach Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1TQ
   Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey rear extension
   Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-12
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2. - 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
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3. - Trederwen Brondeg Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1TP
   Crown reduction of up to 3m to mature oak tree to reduce risk of limb failure and removal or stabilisation of dead, dying or vulnerable limbs within the crown as required
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-02-03
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4. - Greenacres Brondeg Heolgerrig Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1TP
   Outline planning permission for 3 dwellings (all matters reserved)
   Type: Outline | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-10-11
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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 £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 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, 16 planning applications were submitted near Heolgerrig. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heolgerrig.

At 63 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 (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 25% 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.
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