Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Treharris 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 Treharris
Treharris is a vibrant town and community located in the Taff Bargoed Valley within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, South Wales. Situated approximately 0.6 miles west of Trelewis and 0.9 miles from Nelson, Treharris has a population of 6,356, as recorded in the 2011 Census. The community encompasses the villages of Quakers Yard and Edwardsville, and is characterized by its steep, narrow valleys, which have led to the construction of several notable bridges and viaducts in the area, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £152,608 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Merthyr Tydfil
- Parliamentary constituency: Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- LSOA: Merthyr Tydfil 007E
Crime Statistics
29 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 14
- public-order: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 4
- burglary: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Treharris.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Treharris.
- 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 Treharris based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Treharris.
- - 44 Webster Street Treharris CF46 5HP
New solar panels to the rear of the property
Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Former Offices Off Williams Terrace Treharris CF46 5HH
Change of use from offices to 4 no. flats, with external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Treharris in Merthyr Tydfil
Treharris is a vibrant town and community located in the Taff Bargoed Valley within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, South Wales. Situated approximately 0.6 miles west of Trelewis and 0.9 miles from Nelson, Treharris has a population of 6,356, as recorded in the 2011 Census. The community encompasses the villages of Quakers Yard and Edwardsville, and is characterized by its steep, narrow valleys, which have led to the construction of several notable bridges and viaducts in the area, making it an interesting location for planning applications.
Property prices in Treharris show an average sale price of £152,608, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Treharris area recorded 29 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Treharris 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 Treharris
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Treharris. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Treharris.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Treharris were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Trelewis planning applications
- Taff Merthyr Garden Village planning applications
- Craig Berthlwyd planning applications
- Quaker's Yard planning applications
- Edwardsville planning applications
- Melin Caiach planning applications
- Pentwyn Berthlwyd planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
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.