Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Merthyr Tydfil is 19.2% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear Extension | 158 | 155 | 3 | 98.1% |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 182 | 168 | 14 | 92.3% |
| 3 | New Build | 50 | 45 | 5 | 90.0% |
| 4 | Extension (General) | 92 | 82 | 10 | 89.1% |
| 5 | Side Extension | 61 | 54 | 7 | 88.5% |
| 6 | Outbuilding | 44 | 38 | 6 | 86.4% |
| 7 | Change of Use (Residential) | 139 | 112 | 27 | 80.6% |
| 8 | Dormer | 38 | 30 | 8 | 78.9% |
A rear extension application has a 98.1% approval rate. Dormer? Just 78.9%.
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93 planning applications in Merthyr Tydfil have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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