Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Trelewis, Merthyr Tydfil.
Merthyr Tydfil · Wales · settlement
About Trelewis
Trelewis is a quaint village situated in the Taff Bargoed Valley of south-east Wales, within the southern region of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Once a thriving mining community, Trelewis, along with nearby Bedlinog, was part of the Gelligaer Urban District Council until 1974. The village's name translates to "Lewis Town," honoring the Lewis family, who once owned a farm on the land where the village now stands. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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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 007C
Crime Statistics
28 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- anti-social-behaviour: 4
- public-order: 4
- vehicle-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Trelewis.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Trelewis.
- 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 Trelewis based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Trelewis.
- - 4 Edwards Terrace High Street Trelewis Treharris CF46 6AR
Detached rear garage with roof terrace and summerhouse above, retaining walls and access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Merthyr Tydfil | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Trelewis in Merthyr Tydfil
Trelewis is a quaint village situated in the Taff Bargoed Valley of south-east Wales, within the southern region of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Once a thriving mining community, Trelewis, along with nearby Bedlinog, was part of the Gelligaer Urban District Council until 1974. The village's name translates to "Lewis Town," honoring the Lewis family, who once owned a farm on the land where the village now stands. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Trelewis show an average sale price of £152,608, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Trelewis area recorded 28 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, Trelewis 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 Trelewis
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Trelewis. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Trelewis.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Trelewis were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.