Planning application
Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within five years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
To resurface with tarmac the uplift track that currently serves Bike Park Wales
As published by the council, reference P/26/0068
Application record
- Reference
- P/26/0068
- Status
- Unknown
- Decision
- Full Approval
- Received
- 2 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 3 Sep 2026
- 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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P/22/0192 Granted
Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
Provision of 29 camping pods, changing village, vehicle workshop, children's play area and associated access, drainage and landscape infrastructure
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Apr 2026
Received by Merthyr Tydfil
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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3 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Full Approval
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10 Sep 2026
Status changed to Unknown
Previously Permitted.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
33 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Merthyr Tydfil granted permission on 3 September 2026, 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 this record
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Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
92% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul
The provision of 21.no bike storage containers to serve camping and shepherd hut area
Awaiting decision -
Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
92% 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
92% historically approved · decision due ~18 Mar
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.
Status unknown Amendments Windows or glazing 24 docs -
Gethin Woodland Centre A470 Pentrebach To Rhydycar Northbound Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
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
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Gethin Woodland Centre Abercanaid Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YZ
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
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