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Merthyr Tydfil planning applications

316 applications. 90% approved. 45 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 316 planning applications from Merthyr Tydfil. 208 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

208
Decided 12 months to July 2026
316
New applications 12 months to July 2026

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • P/26/0169 Granted

    4 Bryntirion Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RY

    Discharge of condition 3 (Ecological enhancement) of planning permission P/26/0112

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0167 Status unknown

    18 Anthony Hill Court Pentrebach Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4AZ

    First floor side extension with other alterations

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0164 Status unknown

    Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN

    Discharge of Condtions 7 and 11 of permission P/23/0131 - Contamination validation

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0166 Status unknown

    31 Rocky Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9JL

    Non material amendment to planning permission P/25/0326 to extend platform to the front of dwelling and extension and replace front window with double doors

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • P/26/0168 Status unknown

    2 Parc Wenallt Treharris CF46 5HX

    Discharge condition 3 (planting scheme) of planning permission P/26/0024

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0165 Status unknown

    Bishop Hedley High School Gwaunfarren Road Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9AN

    Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission P/23/0131

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • P/26/0162 Status unknown

    20 Williams Terrace Treharris CF46 5HH

    First floor rear extension

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0163 Status unknown

    15 & 16 Briarmead Penydarren Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9BZ

    Routine maintenance to 2 no. lime trees involving pollarding of the trees

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Trees
  • P/26/0161 Status unknown

    Cefn Fforest Farm Twynygarreg Treharris CF46 5RN

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed assorted extensions and works

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0160 Status unknown

    Cefn Fforest Farm Twynygarreg Treharris CF46 5RN

    Prior Notification for demolition works

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Prior approval

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • P/25/0245 Granted

    Land At Springfield Rise Treharris

    Discharge of conditions 3 (Material Finishes) and condition 4 (Retaining Works) of planning permission P/22/0298 relating to a residential scheme.

    Decided 5 Nov 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0120 Granted

    Trinity Chapel Wesley Place Merthyr Vale Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4RS

    Change of use from an artists studio (Use Class B1) to a residential flat (Use Class C3)

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0169 Granted

    4 Bryntirion Street Dowlais Merthyr Tydfil CF48 3RY

    Discharge of condition 3 (Ecological enhancement) of planning permission P/26/0112

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0124 Granted

    62 Brecon Rise Pant Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2EE

    First floor rear extension

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0132 Granted

    Cotham Heol-y-mynydd Cefn Coed Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2NQ

    Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0150 Granted

    45 Taldwyn Terrace Merthyr Road Troedyrhiw Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4JL

    Rear dormer roof extension (lawful development certificate)

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • P/26/0098 Granted

    25 Heather Court Quakers Yard Treharris CF46 5RP

    Erection of single storey extension

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0096 Granted

    61 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DE

    Change of use from shop to pilates studio/health suite/shop and replacement shop front

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0135 Granted

    47 Maen Gilfach Trelewis Treharris CF46 6BG

    Erection of rear boundary fences and sauna

    Decided 22 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • P/25/0313 Granted

    Old Saw Mill Court Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DU

    Two non-illuminated advertising boards

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Advertising

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 151 73%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 25 12%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 32 15%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Merthyr Tydfil decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Merthyr Tydfil decided 208 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Merthyr Tydfil?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 45 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Merthyr Tydfil decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 208 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 73% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 85% within thirteen weeks.

When is planning activity busiest in Merthyr Tydfil?

November 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 40 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

Merthyr Tydfil: 316 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 208 decided, 90% approved, median 45 days to a decision. 316 new applications received in the same period. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.