What percentage of planning applications does Merthyr Tydfil approve?

Merthyr Tydfil approves approximately 91% of planning applications, based on 1,211 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Merthyr Tydfil decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,211 planning decisions published by Merthyr Tydfil.

What is the refusal rate for Merthyr Tydfil planning applications?

Merthyr Tydfil refuses approximately 9% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Merthyr Tydfil?

The average planning application in Merthyr Tydfil takes 11.4 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 1,197 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. 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

yesterday

Erection of external dining area canopy

P/26/0148 · PENYDARREN

Approved

yesterday

Conversion of first and second floors to 12 self contained flats and associated

P/24/0158 · TOWN

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey rear extension

P/26/0145 · VAYNOR

Approved

4 days ago

Garden shed and games room

P/26/0143 · VAYNOR

Approved

6 days ago

Construct pergola/canopy extension to the rear of the property

P/26/0142 · BEDLINOG

Approved

1 week ago

Discharge conditions 4 (details of parking area) and 6 (boundary treatment detai

P/25/0097 · TOWN

Approved

1 week ago

Single storey rear extension

P/26/0147 · TREHARRIS

Approved

3 weeks ago

New fascia sign to the front elevation

P/26/0144 · VAYNOR

Approved

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This page analyses 1,211 planning decisions made by Merthyr Tydfil from January 2020 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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