How many planning applications has Ceredigion County Council received?

Ceredigion County Council received 535 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 50%.

What is the planning approval rate for Ceredigion County Council?

Ceredigion County Council approves 50% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

To object to a Ceredigion County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Ceredigion County Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: Wales

About Ceredigion County Council

Governance

Leader: Bryan Davies (Plaid Cymru), since 13 May 2022

Chair: Ann Bowen Morgan (Plaid Cymru), since 16 May 2025

Chief Executive: Eifion Evans, since 1 October 2017

Seats: 38 councillors (term: 5 Years)

Founded: 1 April 1996

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Plaid Cymru (21), Independent (9), Liberal Democrats (7), Gwlad (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Ceredigion County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ceredigion County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Ceredigion 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: £272,260 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Ceredigion
Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
LSOA: Ceredigion 005A

Crime Statistics

20 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 16
anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-theft: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Ceredigion County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Ceredigion County Council area.

A brief summary of Ceredigion County Council

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). The council comprises 38 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 5 May 2022.

The average property sale price in the Ceredigion County Council area is £272,260, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were 20 crimes reported in the Ceredigion County Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

The council area encompasses 249 towns and villages, including Aberaeron, Aberystwyth, Bridgend, Cardigan/Aberteifi, Lampeter/Llanbedr Pont Stefan and New Quay/Ceinewydd. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Ceredigion County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Ceredigion County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Ceredigion County Council area. Unlike the official Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 535 planning applications Ceredigion County Council received. Of these, 50% were approved.

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 Ceredigion County Council.

The most common application types in Ceredigion County Council were full planning applications (239), discharge of conditions (168), amendments (46). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 57 applications
Refused: 45 applications
Withdrawn: 13 applications
Awaiting decision: 420 applications

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