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30 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Merthyr Tydfil · updated daily · Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
- 126 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BTApprovedChange of use of first and second floor offices and storage to eight one bedroom apartments. Includes second floor extension and associated works.Received 5 Nov 2026Decided 1 Jun 2026P/26/0248
- 4 Brunswick Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8SBApprovedDischarge of condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement) of planning permission P/26/0130Received 2 Nov 2026P/26/0241
- 17 Vernon Close Penyard Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0HYApprovedFront and rear dormer extensions, hip to gable extension and rear single storey extensionReceived 2 Nov 2026Decided 14 Apr 2026P/26/0242
- 46 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DEAwaiting decisionRefurbishment of building, and first and second floor extensions to create 4 new flats (Use Class C3), 3 offices (Use Class A2) and 1 commercial space (Use Class A3)Received 29 Oct 2026P/26/0239
- Land Adjacent To Trevor Close Pant Merthyr TydfilAwaiting decisionVariation of condition to extend the Outline Planning Permission period by an additional 3 years for the submission of the reserved matters (Outline Planning Permission conditional approval - P/16/0077)Received 27 Oct 2026P/26/0237
Planning in Merthyr Tydfil
- Approved
- 90%
- 114 of 124 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Merthyr Tydfil in the last 24 months, from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's planning register.
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CF47 81 applications in the last 12 monthsCF48 133 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Merthyr Tydfil show an average sale price of £142,098, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Merthyr Tydfil area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Merthyr Tydfil a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 144 planning applications were submitted near Merthyr Tydfil. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (75), discharge of conditions (20), amendments (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.