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House prices in Gwynedd Council: average £204,974, +5.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Gwynedd Council received?
Gwynedd Council received 681 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Gwynedd Council take to decide applications?
Gwynedd Council takes an average of 150 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 Gwynedd Council?
Gwynedd Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Gwynedd Council?
Submit your representation to Gwynedd 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 Gwynedd Council planning portal.

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

About Gwynedd Council Planning Authority

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

Gwynedd Council, or Cyngor Gwynedd, serves as the governing body for Gwynedd, a key county in Wales. Notably, the council conducts its internal operations in Welsh, reflecting the region's rich cultural heritage. For anyone researching planning applications in Gwynedd, understanding the council's bilingual approach may be essential. The council is currently led by Nia Wyn Jeffreys (Plaid Cymru), who has held the position since 5 December 2024. Dafydd Gibbard serves as Chief Executive since May 2021.

The council area encompasses 309 towns and villages, including Bala/Y Bala, Bangor, Barmouth/Abermaw, Bethesda, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Caernarfon. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Gwynedd Council received 681 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 150 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (282), discharge of conditions (84), amendments (39).

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