Specsavers High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BY

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Merthyr Tydfil took a median of 48 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: P/14/0132
• Application: P/14/0223
• Application: P/19/0263
• Application: P/19/0264
• Application: P/98/0426
• Application: P/99/0309

This application is with Merthyr Tydfil for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Merthyr Tydfil's median decision took 48 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Merthyr Tydfil's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

• 2A Victoria Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BS

  P/26/0095 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor and basement from retail premises (A1 use class) to tattoo studio (sui generis)

  Granted Full applications 10 docs

• 28 Victoria Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BW

  P/25/0327 Submitted 28 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor and basement from retail use to offices, new shopfront and alterations to fenestration in rear elevation

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 28 Victoria Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8BW

  P/25/0100 Submitted 31 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  Conversion of first floor cafe into a flat, erection of second floor rear extension and conversion of enlarged second floor into another flat and other external alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 31 docs

• 38 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DE

  P/26/0231 Submitted 13 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  Redevelopment of vacant land to provide hotel accommodation and associated hospitality facilities, including erection of a three-storey building for guest accommodation with ground floor bar/restaurant facilities and ancillary spaces, formation of internal links to the retained Howfields Hotel, removal of temporary structural support works, external alterations and associated works. (Full)

  Awaiting decision

• 33 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DE

  P/26/0128 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Steel frame with enclosing cladding to stabilize exposed gable wall, with access door for inspection and maintenance purposes.

  Granted

• 47 High Street Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DL

  P/26/0019 Submitted 30 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~27 Mar

  Proposed new entrance, internal alterations, conversion of basement and ground floor to A3 use, and conversion of the first floor to C1 hotel use

  Status unknown Heritage and listed buildings 23 docs