Merthyr Dyfan, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merthyr Dyfan, The Vale of Glamorgan.
The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £237,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of Glamorgan
- Parliamentary constituency: Vale of Glamorgan
- LSOA: Vale of Glamorgan 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merthyr Dyfan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merthyr Dyfan.
- 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 Dyfan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Merthyr Dyfan.
- - 15, Borough Avenue, Barry
Placing a static home on the current hard standing as additional accommodation for family members/ visitors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 129 Port Road East, Barry
Alteration to existing front facade to add bay window extension within the front garden of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-12-02
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A brief summary of Merthyr Dyfan in The Vale of Glamorgan
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.
Property prices in Merthyr Dyfan show an average sale price of £237,870, 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 Dyfan a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Merthyr Dyfan
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Merthyr Dyfan. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Merthyr Dyfan maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 105 days, decisions near Merthyr Dyfan take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Merthyr Dyfan were full planning applications (7), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 88% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.