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House prices in Ceredigion County Council: average £235,160, -1.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Ceredigion County Council received?
Ceredigion County Council received 718 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.
How long does Ceredigion County Council take to decide applications?
Ceredigion County Council takes an average of 58 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 Ceredigion County Council?
Ceredigion County Council approves 85% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Ceredigion County Council?
Submit your representation to Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion County Council planning portal.

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

About Ceredigion County Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Ceredigion 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.

Ceredigion County Council serves as the governing authority for Ceredigion, a unitary authority in Wales established in 1996. With its main offices located in Aberaeron, the council oversees various planning applications and local developments within the county. The council was established in 1 April 1996. The council is currently led by Bryan Davies (Plaid Cymru), who has held the position since 13 May 2022. Eifion Evans serves as Chief Executive since 1 October 2017. The council comprises 38 councillors serving 5 Years terms, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The council area encompasses 240 towns and villages, including Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Cardigan/Aberteifi, Lampeter/Llanbedr Pont Stefan and New Quay/Ceinewydd. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Ceredigion County Council received 718 planning applications. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (226), discharge of conditions (162), amendments (44).

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