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House prices in Carmarthenshire County Council: average £199,025, +6.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Carmarthenshire County Council received?
Carmarthenshire County Council received 1,382 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 82%.
How long does Carmarthenshire County Council take to decide 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, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Carmarthenshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Carmarthenshire County Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal.

Planning data sourced from Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Carmarthenshire County Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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. The council is currently led by Linda Evans (Plaid Cymru), who has held the position since 13 November 2025. Wendy Walters serves as Chief Executive since June 2019. The council comprises 75 councillors serving 5 years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 321 towns and villages, including Ammanford/Rhydaman, Burry Port/Porth Tywyn, Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin, Kidwelly/Cydweli, Llandovery/Llanymddyfri and Llanelli. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Carmarthenshire County Council received 1,382 planning applications. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (618), outline applications (155), discharge of conditions (150). 9 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Carmarthenshire County Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Carmarthenshire County Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.