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Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

Granted Merthyr Tydfil P/22/0192 Full

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Provision of 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape infrastructure

As published by the council, reference P/22/0192

Application record

Reference
P/22/0192
Type
Full
Status
Permitted
Decision
Full Approval
Received
20 Jul 2022
Validated
20 Jul 2022
Decided
17 Feb 2023
Ward
PLYMOUTH
Decision by
Committee Decision
Postcode
CF48 1YZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Merthyr Tydfil register

This site has had 7 applications since 2022: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • P/26/0121 Awaiting decision

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    The provision of 21.no bike storage containers to serve camping and shepherd hut area

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026
  • P/26/0101 Granted

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P/22/0192 involving changes to the external appearance of the Shepherds huts an increase in number of shepherd's huts, a reduction in the number of pods, provision of hard standing area for camper vans, changes to pathways the internal layout of the shower block and drainage routes.

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Amendments
  • P/26/0087 Status unknown

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    To resurface the uplift track that currently serves the park in a tarmac finish.

    Submitted 23 Apr 2026
  • P/26/0086 Status unknown

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    Discharge of condition 10 (Woodland Management Plan) of planning permission P/19/0073 for Provision of 36 camping pods and 5 chalets, erection of shower/toilet block and creation of play and picnic area. Construction of new parking area (150 spaces) with overflow carpark (46 spaces), together with a trail maintenance yard, new highway access routes, ground profile works, drainage,, infrastructure and landscape works

    Submitted 22 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • P/26/0068 Granted

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    To resurface with tarmac the uplift track that currently serves Bike Park Wales

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0011 Status unknown

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    Non material amendment to planning permission P/19/0073 for adjustments to the chalet position, elevation design (position of windows and doors), changes to the internal floor layout and use of external materials. The addition of an ancillary free-standing bike lockers. Minor changes to layout around chalets including repositioning of pathways and to allow access to bike lockers.

    Submitted 21 Jan 2026 Amendments

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jul 2022

    Received by Merthyr Tydfil

  2. 17 Feb 2023

    Decision issued: Full Approval

  3. 14 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Cases linked to this one on the register

2 later applications on the register refer to this one:

  • P/26/0101 Granted

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P/22/0192 involving changes to the external appearance of the Shepherds huts an increase in number of shepherd's huts, a reduction in the number of pods, provision of hard standing area for camper vans, changes to pathways the internal layout of the shower block and drainage routes.

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Amendments
  • P/26/0012 Granted

    Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    Discharge of condition 5 (foul drainage) of planning permission P/22/0192 for 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape infrastructure (Full)

    Decided 29 Jun 2026 Conditions

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

67 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Merthyr Tydfil granted permission on 17 February 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within five years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0012 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 0m away

    Discharge of condition 5 (foul drainage) of planning permission P/22/0192 for 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape infrastructure (Full)

    Granted Conditions 16 docs

  • Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0101 Submitted 6 May 2026 42m away

    Non-material amendment to planning permission P/22/0192 involving changes to the external appearance of the Shepherds huts an increase in number of shepherd's huts, a reduction in the number of pods, provision of hard standing area for camper vans, changes to pathways the internal layout of the shower block and drainage routes.

    Granted Amendments 19 docs

  • Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0086 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 42m away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

    Discharge of condition 10 (Woodland Management Plan) of planning permission P/19/0073 for Provision of 36 camping pods and 5 chalets, erection of shower/toilet block and creation of play and picnic area. Construction of new parking area (150 spaces) with overflow carpark (46 spaces), together with a trail maintenance yard, new highway access routes, ground profile works, drainage,, infrastructure and landscape works

    Status unknown Conditions 7 docs

  • Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0013 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 42m away

    Discharge of condition 7 (Lighting) of planning permission P/19/0073 for the provision of 36 camping pods and 5 chalets, erection of shower/toilet block and creation of play and picnic area. Construction of new parking area (150 spaces) with overflow carpark (46 spaces), together with a trail maintenance yard, new highway access routes, ground profile works, drainage, infrastructure and landscape works

    Granted Conditions 18 docs

  • Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0087 Submitted 23 Apr 2026 161m away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Jun

    To resurface the uplift track that currently serves the park in a tarmac finish.

    Status unknown 9 docs

  • Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    P/26/0121 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 162m away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

    The provision of 21.no bike storage containers to serve camping and shepherd hut area

    Awaiting decision

In Merthyr Tydfil

  • P/26/0068 Granted

    Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ

    To resurface with tarmac the uplift track that currently serves Bike Park Wales

    2 Apr 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0190 Status unknown

    1 St Marys Close Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8YS

    Erect a storm porch to front elevation and replacement of roof over study area

    2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0094 Status unknown

    Welsh Assembly Government Rhydycar Business Park Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UZ

    Proposed installation of additional solar PV panels and associated infrastructure on the roof of the existing office building and energy centre building.

    5 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • P/26/0078 Granted

    73 Nightingale Street Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1EJ

    Single storey rear extension

    13 Apr 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

    30 Apr 2026 Full applications