Merthyr, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Merthyr, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Merthyr are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Merthyr

Merthyr Tydfil, the principal town of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough in Wales, is located approximately 23 miles north of Cardiff. Known simply as Merthyr, the town derives its name from Tydfil, the daughter of King Brychan, who is said to have been martyred there around 480 CE. The name "Merthyr" translates to "martyr" in modern Welsh, reflecting its historical significance as a place of worship. This vibrant town, with its rich heritage, is a key area for planning applications in the region.

District: Carmarthenshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,030 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Merthyr.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Merthyr based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Merthyr in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Merthyr show an average sale price of £244,030, 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 Merthyr a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merthyr 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.

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