How many planning applications has Carmarthenshire County Council received?

Carmarthenshire County Council received 1,138 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.

How long does Carmarthenshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Carmarthenshire County Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Carmarthenshire County Council?

Carmarthenshire County Council approves 82% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Carmarthenshire County Council?

To object to a Carmarthenshire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Carmarthenshire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications?

You can search Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Carmarthenshire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About Carmarthenshire County Council

Carmarthenshire County Council serves as the local authority for the Carmarthenshire region in Wales, offering essential services such as planning, education, transport, social services, and public safety. Established on 1 April 1996, it consolidated functions from the former district councils of Carmarthen, Dinefwr, and Llanelli, along with county-level services from Dyfed County Council, streamlining governance in the area. For those researching planning applications, the council plays a pivotal role in managing local development and land use.

Governance

Leader: Linda Evans (Plaid Cymru), since 13 November 2025

Chair: Dot Jones (Labour), since 21 May 2025

Chief Executive: Wendy Walters, since June 2019

Seats: 75 councillors (term: 5 years)

Last election: 5 May 2022

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Carmarthenshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Carmarthenshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Carmarthenshire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £230,529 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 013C

Crime Statistics

76 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 40
criminal-damage-arson: 6
vehicle-crime: 6
other-theft: 5
public-order: 4
other-crime: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 3
shoplifting: 3
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
burglary: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Carmarthenshire County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Carmarthenshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Carmarthenshire County Council

320 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Carmarthenshire County Council area.

A brief summary of Carmarthenshire County Council

The average property sale price in the Carmarthenshire County Council area is £230,529, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Carmarthenshire County Council area recorded 76 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 320 towns and villages, including Ammanford/Rhydaman, Burry Port/Porth Tywyn, Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin, Kidwelly/Cydweli, Llandovery/Llanymddyfri and Llanelli. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Carmarthenshire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Carmarthenshire County Council area. Unlike the official Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Carmarthenshire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,138 planning applications Carmarthenshire County Council received. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Carmarthenshire County Council.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Carmarthenshire County Council were full planning applications (618), outline applications (150), discharge of conditions (140). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 9 large-scale (major) developments, 263 medium-scale applications, 857 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 435 applications
Refused: 79 applications
Withdrawn: 17 applications
Awaiting decision: 607 applications

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