Melin Caiach, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melin Caiach, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Melin Caiach 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £162,173 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melin Caiach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melin Caiach.
- 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 Melin Caiach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Melin Caiach.
- - 11 Heather Court Quakers Yard Treharris CF46 5RP
Discharge of condition 4 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P/25/0129 for two storey rear extension
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - 20 Shire Court Quakers Yard Treharris CF46 5HJ
Front porch extension
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 35 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Single storey front garage extension, new vehicular access and boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 35 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Single storey front garage extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Tirnant Brooklands Nelson Treharris CF46 6DR
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 20/1088/FULL (Demolish existing dwelling and erection of new dwelling) to amend trigger points in relation to condition 04 (Bat Activity S
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 16 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Single storey extension to rear and first floor side extension above garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Star Ballroom Shingrig Road Nelson Treharris CF46 6DU
Seek approval of a non-material amendment to planning consent 23/0467/FULL (Demolish the existing building and erect a single storey two- bedroom bungalow) to change 2 No. patio doors to the rear into
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Caerphilly | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land At Ty LLwyd Farm Ty Llwyd Parc Quakers Yard Treharris
Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of outline planning permission P/21/0020 to extend the time period for the commencement of development and for the submission of reserved matters
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 27 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
First floor extension to side above existing single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-09-21
View full details - - 5 Melin Caiach Mill Street Treharris CF46 5RU
Replace car port with double garage, single storey side and rear extensions and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-08-09
View full details - - 15 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
First floor extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2020-10-02
View full details - - Land At Melin Caiach (including Heather Court) Quakers Yard
Non material amendment to planning permission P/00/0100 to remove the rear kitchen window to house types C1 & 2, Plots 53, 54 and 55
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2019-09-16
View full details - - 18 Heol Nant Caiach Treharris CF46 5RZ
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2019-08-02
View full details - - 16 Heol Nant Caiach Treharris CF46 5RZ
Erection of single storey rear extension and first floor extension above existing garage, conversion of garage into living accommodation and erection of car port to side with associated drive
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2018-08-08
View full details - - 17 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Erection of first floor extension to existing bungalow and other external alterations including new chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2018-06-04
View full details - - 5 Heol Nant Caiach Treharris CF46 5RZ
First floor side extension and convert garage into lounge (to include front extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2018-04-04
View full details - - 17 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Retention of retaining wall and associated remediation works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2009-07-17
View full details - - 17 Heol Y Glyn Treharris CF46 5RX
Retaining works to rear garden (retrospective application)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2008-10-08
View full details - - Cwrt Y Crug Melin Caiach Treharris
Section 73 planning application for the variation of Condition 5 of planning permission 00/0100
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2008-05-08
View full details - - 8 Heol Nant Caiach Treharris CF46 5RZ
Raising of ridge height of roof to accommodate additional living accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2007-11-20
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A brief summary of Melin Caiach in Merthyr Tydfil
Melin Caiach is a settlement located in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales.
Property prices in Melin Caiach show an average sale price of £162,173, 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 Melin Caiach a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melin Caiach 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 Melin Caiach
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Melin Caiach. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Melin Caiach maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Melin Caiach were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (10), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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