Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Merthyr Tydfil 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.
About Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is the principal town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, located approximately 23 miles north of Cardiff. The town, often referred to simply as Merthyr, derives its name from Tydfil, the daughter of King Brychan, who was said to have been martyred in the area around 480 CE. With its rich historical significance and modern Welsh heritage, Merthyr presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
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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 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Merthyr Tydfil.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Merthyr Tydfil.
- 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 Tydfil based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
700 planning applications found near Merthyr Tydfil.
- - 19 & 20 Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0AY
Change of use of ground floor from A2 use to residential use (A3 use) comprising 2 no. apartments
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The Croft Shop Queens Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HE
Proposed change of use of the existing annexe from café/takeaway (Use Class A3) to a self-contained short-term holiday let (Use Class C6)
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 4 Clos Pencae Penyard Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0JH
Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to residential accommodation and additional parking space at front of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - St Tydfils Hospital Site Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0SJ
Non material amendment to application P/20/0199 to vary wording of condition 20 (retaining features and structural calculations) to change the timings for submission of information.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 2 Penydarren Gardens Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RJ
First floor side extension above garage and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 36 Vernon Close Penyard Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HY
Proposed cladded container to accommodate household storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Highcroft Queens Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HE
Single storey infill extension to rear and new windows and doors to sunroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Northern Boundary Wall At Site Of The Former Ysgol Santes Tudful School Queens Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil
Partial demolition and like for like rebuilding of a 9m section of existing stone retaining wall, including reinstatement of coping stones and railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - The Synagogue Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0ER
Repair and restoration of the Grade II listed Synagogue and Grade II listed Primrose Hill to provide a Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre, with associated landscaping works on land to the north and east of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - The Synagogue Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0ER
Repair and restoration of the Grade II listed Synagogue and Grade II listed Primrose Hill to provide a Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre, with associated landscaping works on land to the north and east of
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - 45 Union Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DY
Discharge of condition 4 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P/25/0125 for single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 20 Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0AY
Change of use of first floor to a single residential apartment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 19-20 Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0AY
Use of ground floor of both properties for use class A1 retailing
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 20 Church Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0AY
Certificate of lawful development for an existing second floor flat
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 45 Union Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0DY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 12 Baden Terrace Penyard Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HR
Alterations to existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Manorau Queens Road Twynyrodyn CF47 0LY
Discharge conditions 4 (details of parking area) and 6 (boundary treatment details)of planning permission P/20/0225
Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-04-07
View full details - - Park Lodge Bungalow Queens Road Twynyrodyn Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0ES
Erection of single storey conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 16 Dan-y-parc View Incline Top Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0GF
Discharge condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P/25/0008
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Former Kendal Store 29 Pontmorlais High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UN
Sub-division of existing first floor flat into 2 flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-13
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A brief summary of Merthyr Tydfil in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil is the principal town in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, located approximately 23 miles north of Cardiff. The town, often referred to simply as Merthyr, derives its name from Tydfil, the daughter of King Brychan, who was said to have been martyred in the area around 480 CE. With its rich historical significance and modern Welsh heritage, Merthyr presents various opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Merthyr Tydfil 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 Tydfil
In the last 24 months, 130 planning applications were submitted near Merthyr Tydfil. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Merthyr Tydfil.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Merthyr Tydfil slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Merthyr Tydfil were full planning applications (85), discharge of conditions (20), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 127 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 81 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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