What percentage of planning applications does Merthyr Tydfil approve?

Merthyr Tydfil approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 819 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Merthyr Tydfil decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 819 planning decisions published by Merthyr Tydfil.

What is the refusal rate for Merthyr Tydfil planning applications?

Merthyr Tydfil refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Merthyr Tydfil?

The typical planning application in Merthyr Tydfil takes 7.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 1,231 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Merthyr Tydfil compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Merthyr Tydfil

5 days ago

Outline application for up to two dwellings (all matters reserved)

P/26/0005 · CYFARTHFA

Approved

1 week ago

Construct front driveway

P/26/0149 · PENYDARREN

Approved

1 week ago

5 No. Air Source Heat Pumps and timber fenced compound.

P/26/0131 · DOWLAIS

Approved

1 week ago

Replace existing garage with new garage

P/26/0141 · TOWN

Approved

2 weeks ago

First floor side extension with other alterations

P/26/0167 · PLYMOUTH

Approved

3 weeks ago

Demolish existing conservatory and construct a single storey rear extensions

P/26/0138 · DOWLAIS

Approved

3 weeks ago

Side and rear extensions to dwelling and widening of existing access into the si

P/26/0123 · DOWLAIS

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 819 planning decisions made by Merthyr Tydfil, from May 2022 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Merthyr Tydfil planning approval rates page.

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