New Home Construction in Merthyr Tydfil
Once a site in Merthyr Tydfil has planning permission and the pre-commencement conditions are cleared, building can start. We organise the groundworks, utilities and roads first, then build the homes in phases, with building control inspections at key stages. Every home is built to the building regulations or building standards that apply in the nation where the site sits.
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Our work around Merthyr Tydfil
We cover Merthyr Tydfil as part of Mid Glamorgan. It is about 19 miles north-east of Bridgend, around postcode district CF47. Nearby, we also cover Aberdare, Rhondda and Ebbw Vale, all within 8 miles.
Projects we can take on around Merthyr Tydfil include land where self-build plots could suit the market, sites where the layout needs to change and land with an expired or ageing consent. Planning in Merthyr Tydfil follows Wales’s rules: Planning Policy Wales sets national policy and the council’s Local Development Plan sets local policy.
Send us the site address near Merthyr Tydfil and we will tell you what we think the planning route is.
Why work with Land to Homes in Merthyr Tydfil
Groundworks and infrastructure
Roads, sewers, drainage and services are planned and built to the standards needed for adoption by the highway authority and water company where that applies.
Respect for neighbours
Site traffic, working hours, noise and dust are managed under a construction management plan where the council requires one, and neighbours know who to contact.
Built to the right regulations
Each home is built to the building regulations or building standards of its nation, with inspections at key stages of the build.
Conditions cleared first
Pre-commencement conditions, legal agreements and utility connections are dealt with before work begins, so the build starts on a sound footing.
Rules that apply in Merthyr Tydfil
Selling land in Merthyr Tydfil follows the same legal steps as in England: heads of terms, then exchange of contracts, which makes the deal binding, and completion. Titles are registered with HM Land Registry, but the buyer pays Land Transaction Tax to the Welsh Revenue Authority rather than Stamp Duty Land Tax. Planning obligations are usually secured through a Section 106 agreement, with the Community Infrastructure Levy charged only where the council has adopted it.
In Wales, the Building Regulations are set by the Welsh Government and differ from England's, including on energy efficiency. Sustainable drainage must be approved by the SuDS approving body before construction starts on most sites, and affordable homes funded by Welsh Government grant are usually built to the Welsh Development Quality Requirements.
| National planning policy | Planning Policy Wales (Edition 12) and Future Wales: the National Plan 2040, supported by Technical Advice Notes |
|---|---|
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land Transaction Tax (LTT) |
| How a sale becomes binding | As in England, a land sale becomes legally binding on exchange of contracts and finishes on completion, with the title registered at HM Land Registry. |
Your questions answered for Merthyr Tydfil
What are building regulations?
Building regulations set minimum standards for the design and construction of buildings, including structure, fire safety, energy efficiency, drainage and accessibility. England, Wales and Northern Ireland each have their own regulations, approved through building control. Scotland has building standards, and work needs a building warrant from the council before it starts and a completion certificate at the end.
Do new homes have to be energy efficient?
Yes. Each nation's building regulations or building standards set energy efficiency requirements for new homes, and these have been tightened over recent years. In Scotland, new homes generally need zero direct emissions heating, such as heat pumps. England and Wales are moving to higher standards through updates to their own regulations.
What happens to the roads and sewers on a new development?
On many developments the new roads are built to the highway authority's standards and then adopted, so the council maintains them. Sewers can similarly be adopted by the water company. Where roads or open spaces are not adopted, they are usually looked after by a management company funded by residents, and buyers should check this before reserving.
What is a new-build warranty?
A new-build warranty is an insurance-backed policy that covers certain defects in a newly built home for a set period after completion. In the early part of the cover the builder is usually responsible for putting defects right, with the warranty provider covering major structural problems later on. Most mortgage lenders require a recognised warranty or a professional consultant's certificate.
Do you take on planning and building work in Merthyr Tydfil?
Yes, on sites we buy, option, promote or develop in partnership in Merthyr Tydfil and elsewhere in Mid Glamorgan, including Bridgend, Aberdare and Rhondda. We do not take on planning or building work for third parties as a consultancy.
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