How long do planning decisions take near The Wern?

The average planning decision time near The Wern is 69 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 The Wern?

The planning approval rate near The Wern is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Wern?

The most common type of planning application near The Wern is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Wern?

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The Wern, Wrexham Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Wern, Wrexham.

Wrexham · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in The Wern are administered by Wrexham County Borough Council. View the full Wrexham County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About The Wern

The Wern is a sports stadium situated in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, primarily serving as the home ground for Merthyr RFC. Opened in 1958 and located just a 10-minute walk from the town centre, the stadium has seen significant upgrades, including the installation of an artificial turf pitch and new stands, boosting its capacity to 4,500. This versatile venue has also hosted rugby league matches, making it an important hub for local sports activities.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wrexham
Parliamentary constituency: Wrexham
LSOA: Wrexham 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Wern.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Wern.

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 The Wern based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of The Wern in Wrexham

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Wern a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in The Wern

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near The Wern. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Wern may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 69 days on average, decisions near The Wern slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Wern were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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