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Planning in Merthyr Dyfan

Approved
84%
16 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merthyr Dyfan in the last 24 months, from Vale of Glamorgan Council's planning register.

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Around Merthyr Dyfan

Postcode districts

CF62 96 applications in the last 12 monthsCF63 16 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Vale of Glamorgan Council

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About Merthyr Dyfan

Merthyr Dyfan is a northeastern suburb of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, with a rich history as a former independent medieval village. It serves as both an ecclesiastical parish and an electoral ward, bordered by Colcot, Buttrills, and Gibbonsdown. Key thoroughfares include Merthyr Dyfan Road, which connects to the A4050 leading to Wenvoe and Cardiff, and Skomer Road, which provides access to local amenities such as Barry Rugby Club, Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School, and Holm View Leisure Centre.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Merthyr Dyfan, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Merthyr Dyfan. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (1), amendments (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Merthyr Dyfan?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Merthyr Dyfan. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Merthyr Dyfan?
The average planning decision time near Merthyr Dyfan is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Merthyr Dyfan?
The planning approval rate near Merthyr Dyfan is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Merthyr Dyfan?
The most common type of planning application near Merthyr Dyfan is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Merthyr Dyfan?
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