Social Housing in Merthyr Tydfil
Social housing in Merthyr Tydfil is low-cost rented housing owned and let by councils and housing associations to households in housing need, with rents kept well below market levels. Land to Homes aims to plan and build social rent homes on the sites it brings forward, working with councils and housing associations. We do not allocate homes: allocations are made by councils and housing providers through their own lists.
Merthyr Tydfil · CF47Register your interest
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Registering interest is not a housing application. Social and affordable homes are allocated by councils and housing providers through their own lists.
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- Free to registerNo fees, no deposit, no obligation
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- Affordable homesWith councils and housing associations
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New homes around Merthyr Tydfil
In Mid Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil lies about 19 miles north-east of Bridgend; its central postcode district is CF47. The nearest other places we cover are Aberdare (4 miles), Rhondda (7 miles) and Ebbw Vale (8 miles).
When you register for Merthyr Tydfil, you can choose accessible and adaptable homes, two- and three-bedroom family homes or homes for private rent. As Merthyr Tydfil is in Wales, applications are judged against Planning Policy Wales, and the buyer of land pays Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Tell us what you need in Merthyr Tydfil and we will be in touch if homes are released nearby.
Our approach in Merthyr Tydfil
Whole-site schemes
We can also discuss schemes built entirely for a council or housing association, on land we bring forward or land the landlord already owns.
Clear signposting
If you need a home, we point you to your council's housing team or, in Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.
Part of mixed schemes
Social rent homes are often the affordable housing element of a larger development, secured through a planning obligation agreed with the council.
Homes for social landlords
We plan and build social rent homes for councils and housing associations to own, manage and let to households from their lists.
How the rules work in Merthyr Tydfil
Housing associations and councils planning new homes in Merthyr Tydfil work within Welsh rules: grant comes from the Welsh Government's Social Housing Grant, tenants usually hold secure occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, and social landlords are registered and regulated by the Welsh Ministers. Land to Homes can supply land with or without planning, or build homes for transfer to a social landlord on completion.
In Wales, social homes are owned by councils and registered social landlords regulated by the Welsh Government. Tenants hold secure occupation contracts under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Many councils run common housing registers with housing associations, and new homes funded by Social Housing Grant are usually built to the Welsh Development Quality Requirements.
| Who decides applications | The local planning authority, usually the county or county borough council (or a national park authority) |
|---|---|
| In-principle consent | Outline planning permission, with reserved matters approved later |
| Land registration | HM Land Registry |
| Developer contributions | Section 106 planning obligations, plus the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) where the council has adopted it |
Common questions in Merthyr Tydfil
What tenancy do social housing tenants get?
It depends on the nation and the landlord. Council and housing association tenants in England usually have secure or assured tenancies, Wales uses secure occupation contracts, Scotland uses the Scottish secure tenancy and Northern Ireland has its own secure tenancy arrangements. Some landlords start new tenants on an introductory or starter tenancy first.
Can social housing be built on land I own?
Yes. Land can be sold to a developer who includes social homes in the scheme, or offered for a scheme built entirely for a council or housing association. Planning policy often requires affordable homes on larger sites anyway. Our free site appraisal looks at whether your land suits new homes and which route makes sense.
Does building new social homes shorten waiting lists?
New social homes add to the supply that councils and housing associations can allocate, which helps, but waiting times depend on local demand, turnover of existing homes and allocation policies. We cannot say how any individual household would be affected. Your council's housing team can explain local waiting times and your position on the list.
What is the difference between social housing and affordable housing?
Social housing usually means low-cost rented homes let by councils and housing associations at social rents. Affordable housing is a wider term that also includes affordable rent, shared ownership, discounted sale and, in Scotland, mid-market rent. All social housing is affordable housing, but not all affordable housing is social housing.
Are there new homes available in Merthyr Tydfil now?
Not yet. Land to Homes has no homes available in Merthyr Tydfil at the moment. You can register your interest for Merthyr Tydfil, and we will contact you if we bring homes forward there or nearby.
Read more: Social Housing · Guide: How affordable and social homes are delivered across the UK