Pen-y-Darren, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pen-y-Darren, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Pen-y-Darren 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 Pen-y-Darren
Pen-y-Darren is a vibrant community and electoral ward located within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales. Known for its rich history and strong local identity, it offers a range of planning opportunities and developments that contribute to the growth and character of the area.
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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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pen-y-Darren.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-y-Darren.
- 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 Pen-y-Darren based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
170 planning applications found near Pen-y-Darren.
- - Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
Non-material amendment to planning permission P/23/0131 to reduce the scale of the sports hall and changes to the elevations
Type: Amendment | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 46 Garden City Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9YT
Construct side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 5 Royal Crescent Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9LA
Proposed front garden parking area with associated ground re-profiling
Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School-Bishop Hedley Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
Discharge of conditions 4 (Retaining Works) and 5 (Boundary Treatments) of planning permission P/23/0131 relating to a new school building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 12 Royal Crescent Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9LA
Two storey and single storey extension to rear, porch to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Unit 1 Waterloo House Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 0SX
Change of use from storage and distribution unit to a contrast therapy facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School-Bishop Hedley Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
Discharge of condition 3 (Material Finishes) of planning permission P/23/0131 relating to a new school building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 79 Church Street Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9HS
Change of use from a dwelling (C3 Use Class) to a residential care home (C2 Use Class) for up to four children.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 56 Penybryn Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9YY
Certificate of lawfulness for a side extension to provide lobby/wallway area
Status: Permitted | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 75 Ninth Avenue Galon Uchaf Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9TN
Change of use from C3 Dwelling house to C4 House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) For maximum of 5 occupants
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
Discharge of condition 6 (Contamination) of planning permission P/23/0131 relating to a new school.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - Church Hall Church Street Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9HS
Discharge of conditons 3 (glazing), 4 (materials) and 5 (retaining walls) of planning permission P/23/0081
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - St Johns Lodge The Grove Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8YR
Convert existing dwelling into two 3 bedroom flats and one 2 bedroom flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN
Discharge of conditions 17 (Construction Management Plan) and18 (Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission P/23/0131 relating to a new school.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-11-16
View full details - - Church Hall Church Street Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9HS
Change of use to a dwelling with associated works including demolition of side annexe and erection of side extension, insertion of new windows and roof lights, installation of flue to rear, creation o
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-09-22
View full details - - Brynawel 14 The Grove Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8YR
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - 46 Garden City Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9YT
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 10 Bishops Grove Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9LJ
Erection of garage attached to side elevation of dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - 6 Bishops Grove Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9LJ
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - 24 Church Street Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9HS
Two storey rear extension with external alterations, creation of rear vehicular access and raised hard standing with associated reprofiling and retaining works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2021-07-08
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A brief summary of Pen-y-Darren in Merthyr Tydfil
Pen-y-Darren is a vibrant community and electoral ward located within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, Wales. Known for its rich history and strong local identity, it offers a range of planning opportunities and developments that contribute to the growth and character of the area.
Property prices in Pen-y-Darren 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 Pen-y-Darren a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-y-Darren 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 Pen-y-Darren
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-Darren. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Pen-y-Darren.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Pen-y-Darren slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pen-y-Darren were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (9), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 64% 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, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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