TOWN planning approval rate
TOWN ward in Merthyr Tydfil has a 92.1% approval rate based on 229 planning decisions. Merthyr Tydfil overall: 88.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
92.1%
ward approval rate
229
Decisions
211
Approved
18
Refused
88.6%
Merthyr Tydfil average
TOWN sits slightly above the Merthyr Tydfil average, with a 3.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How TOWN compares
TOWN ward
92.1%
Merthyr Tydfil overall
88.6%
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Recent decisions in TOWN
Replace existing garage with new garage · Fri 18 Sep 2026
Two storey rear extension incorporating a rear dormer. · Tue 15 Sep 2026
Conversion of first and second floors to 12 self contained flats and associated · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Discharge conditions 4 (details of parking area) and 6 (boundary treatment detai · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Change of use from shop to pilates studio/health suite/shop and replacement shop · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Merthyr Tydfil
✓ Your 10 nearest comparable planning decisions
✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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