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New Build approval rate in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil approved 89.6% of new build applications, based on 48 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.6%
new build approval rate
48
New Build decisions
43
Approved
5
Refused
90.6%
Merthyr Tydfil overall

New Build applications are approved at roughly the same rate as the Merthyr Tydfil average (90.6%).

How new build compares in Merthyr Tydfil

New Build (48 decided)
89.6%
Merthyr Tydfil all applications (1,154 decided)
90.6%

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Other project types in Merthyr Tydfil

Garage / Parking (171 decided)
92.4%
Rear Extension (141 decided)
98.6%
79.7%
Extension (General) (88 decided)
88.6%
Side Extension (58 decided)
87.9%
Outbuilding (42 decided)
85.7%
Dormer (34 decided)
79.4%
HMO (19 decided)
21.1%
Annex (18 decided)
94.4%
Front Extension (16 decided)
81.2%
Conservatory (11 decided)
90.9%
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