How many planning applications has Pembrokeshire County Council received?

Pembrokeshire County Council received 781 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

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

Pembrokeshire County Council takes an average of 71 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 Pembrokeshire County Council?

Pembrokeshire County Council approves 84% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: Wales

About Pembrokeshire County Council

Pembrokeshire County Council serves as the local authority for Pembrokeshire, a key area in Wales. It plays a vital role in managing planning applications and development proposals within the county, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to undertake projects in this region.

Governance

Leader: Jon Harvey (Independent), since 10 May 2024

Chair: Maureen Bowen (Labour), since 9 May 2025

Chief Executive: Will Bramble, since 31 March 2021

Last election: 5 May 2022

Political composition: Independent (34), Conservative (11), Labour (9), Plaid Cymru (3), Liberal Democrats (2), Vacant (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Pembrokeshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Pembrokeshire 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: £216,391 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Pembrokeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
LSOA: Pembrokeshire 002C

Crime Statistics

57 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 22
anti-social-behaviour: 11
criminal-damage-arson: 6
drugs: 4
public-order: 3
burglary: 2
other-theft: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
shoplifting: 2
other-crime: 2
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

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

Towns and villages in Pembrokeshire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Pembrokeshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

2 flood monitoring stations near Pembrokeshire County Council.

Fishguard
Fishguard

A brief summary of Pembrokeshire County Council

The average property sale price in the Pembrokeshire County Council area is £216,391, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Pembrokeshire County Council area recorded 57 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 370 towns and villages, including Fishguard/Abergwaun, Goodwick/Wdig, Haverfordwest/Hwlffordd, Milford Haven/Aberdaugleddau, Narberth/Arberth and Neyland. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Pembrokeshire County Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 781 planning applications Pembrokeshire County Council received. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pembrokeshire County Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Pembrokeshire County Council were full planning applications (365), discharge of conditions (123), amendments (120). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 19 large-scale (major) developments, 36 medium-scale applications, 635 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: 337 applications
Refused: 50 applications
Withdrawn: 16 applications
Awaiting decision: 359 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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