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Planning applications in LL40

We hold 46 planning applications for the LL40 postcode area, 21 of them submitted in the past year. 86% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 53 days. The area is covered by Snowdonia.

46
applications held
21
in the past year
86%
approved
53 days
median decision

Councils covering LL40

Snowdonia (46)

Recent applications in LL40

Pending
Full
14 Sept 2026NP5/57/529D
Sports Pavilion, Marian Mawr, Dolgellau. LL40 1UUSnowdonia

Extension

Pending
Full
9 Sept 2026NP5/57/LB50L
T"} Meurig, Meyrick Street, Dolgellau. LL40 1LRSnowdonia

Change of use and external alterations

Pending
Listed Building Consent
9 Sept 2026NP5/57/LB50M
T"} Meurig, Meyrick Street, Dolgellau. LL40 1LRSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for alterations

Pending
Full
4 Sept 2026NP5/57/L650D
Tegfryn, 4 Bryn Teg, Dolgellau. LL40 1STSnowdonia

Access

Pending
Listed Building Consent
30 Jul 2026NP5/57/LB410C
Crown House, 1 Marian Road, Dolgellau. LL40 1DTSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for alterations

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
24 Jul 2026NP5/54/LB180A
St. Mark's Church, Brithdir. LL40 2RNSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for repair of historic church including re-roofing, rainwater goods, repointing, internal plaster repairs and decorations

Permitted
Small
Full
12 Jun 2026NP5/57/L73C
Bod Arran, Smithfield Square, Dolgellau. LL40 1EUSnowdonia

Change of use of the second and third floors to an office

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
9 Jun 2026NP5/57/LB344A
Glyn Arian, 1 Idris Terrace, Cader Road, Dolgellau. LL40 1RTSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for installation of internal stairlift

Permitted
Small
Listed Building Consent
8 Jun 2026NP5/65/LB144H
Cae Hir, Bontddu. LL40 2URSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for internal alterations

Permitted
Small
Full
8 Jun 2026NP5/65/19C
Figra, Bontddu. LL40 2URSnowdonia

Solar panles

Pending
Full
19 May 2026NP5/57/34D
Livestock Market, Bala Road, Dolgellau. LL40 2YFSnowdonia

Alterations and extension

Pending
Full
23 Apr 2026NP5/65/125E
Tyddyn Du, Bontddu. LL40 2UASnowdonia

Replace caravan with Shepherd's Hut

Conditions
Small
Full
20 Feb 2026NP5/57/T599A
Llety, 7 Idris Terrace, Dolgellau. LL40 1RTSnowdonia

Retrospective application for the demolition and reconstruction of the rear extension

Permitted
Small
Full
12 Feb 2026NP5/57/1176K
Dolfeurig Centre, Dolgellau. LL40 1ELSnowdonia

Installation of external lighting in connection with the development approved under Planning Consent NP5/57/1176 dated 10/11/2023

Refused
Small
Modify a Section 106
10 Feb 2026NP5/52/262C
Coach House, Taldir, Islaw'rdref, Dolgellau, LL40 1TSSnowdonia

Application to vary Section 106 Agreement dated 28/09/2009 in relation to Planning Application NP5/52/262A

Conditions
Small
Full
23 Jan 2026NP5/54/481
Bron Llywarch, Rhydymain. LL40 2BUSnowdonia

Construction of two storey side extension

Refused
Small
Non Material Amendments
8 Jan 2026NP5/57/1176J
Dolfeurig Centre, Dolgellau. LL40 1ELSnowdonia

Non-material Amendment to Planning Consent NP5/57/1176 dated 10/11/2023 to add details of external lighting to the approved plans

Permitted
Medium
Full
23 Dec 2025NP5/57/LB406B
Bryn Mair, Dolgellau. LL40 1SRSnowdonia

Conversion of outbuilding into annexe accommodation in connection with the Bed and Breakfast use, internal and external alterations and the installation of an air source heat pump, engineering works to the vehicular access, including resurfacing (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED)

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
12 Nov 2025NP5/57/LB17Y
HSBC Bank, Eldon Square, Dolgellau. LL40 1PSSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent to install solar film on all windows

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
16 Oct 2025NP5/57/LB441E
Plas Coch, Unicorn Lane, Smithfield Square, Dolgellau. LL40 1ESSnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for internal and external works, including the retention of the door and the replacement of windows and a conservatory.

Conditions
Small
Non Material Amendments
7 Oct 2025NP5/57/1176G
Dolfeurig Centre, Dolgellau. LL40 1ELSnowdonia

Non-material Amendment to Planning Consent NP5/57/1176 dated 10/11/2023 for alteration of the external finish from stone to render on the smaller gable on the North East / North West elevations (Craft Workshop area)

Conditions
Small
Advertisements
18 Sept 2025NP5/57/AD496H
Eurospar, Bala Road, Dolgellau. LL40 2YFSnowdonia

Advertisement Consent for fascia sign (illuminated), SPAR market logo (illuminated), double sided totem sign (illuminated), wall panels and window graphics

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Conditions
9 Sept 2025NP5/54/29G
Nant-y-Gwreiddyn, Llanfachreth. LL40 2EBSnowdonia

Discharge Condition No.4 (stonework) attached to Planning Consent NP5/54/29C dated 02/12/2024

Withdrawn
Small
Full
12 Feb 2025NP5/65/256B
Bontddu Hall, Bontddu. LL40 2UFSnowdonia

Demolition of part of former hotel and erection of 5 new open market dwellings (1 detached and 4 town houses), provision of 4 affordable dwelling with 3 being accommodated with a new build terrace and 1 within the former staff accommodation on the lower ground floor of the hall, Bontddu Hall, Bontddu. (Revised application)

Conditions
Small
Full
5 Feb 2025NP5/54/419G
Beudy Singrig, Cefn Braich, Rhydymain. LL40 2BPSnowdonia

Siting of Shepherd’s Hut as part of a farm diversification scheme

Refused
Medium
Full
3 Feb 2025NP5/65/284A
Cae Goronwy, Bontddu. LL40 2URSnowdonia

Erection of agricultural building for use as a dry manure store

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Conditions
20 Jan 2025NP5/57/LB284D
Plas-yn-Brithdir, Dolgellau. LL40 2PWSnowdonia

Discharge Condition 8 (Specification of Rainwater Goods) attached to Listed Building Consent NP5/57/LB284A dated 13/11/2024

Conditions
Small
Full
21 Oct 2024NP5/54/29D
Nant-y-Gwreiddyn, Llanfachreth. LL40 2EBSnowdonia

Installation of air source heat pump, replacement windows and doors and renovation of existing dormer

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
5 Oct 2024NP5/57/LB361G
Meirion House, Finsbury Square, Dolgellau. LL40 1RESnowdonia

Listed Building Consent for internal and external alterations associated with change of use from two residential units and shop to one residential unit and shop.

Conditions
Small
Full
4 Oct 2024NP5/54/29C
Nant y Gwreiddyn, Llanfachreth. LL40 2EBSnowdonia

Demolition of existing timber outbuilding and construction of new studio

Refused
Small
Full
21 Jun 2024NP5/65/259B
Cesailgwm Mawr, Bontddu. LL40 2TUSnowdonia

Farm diversification project for visitor accommodation to include 3 glamping pods, erection of new toilet/shower block, installation of package treatment plant and associated parking area (amended proposal to that refused under planning application NP5/65/259A)

Permitted
Small
Full
29 May 2024NP5/54/282B
Ty'n-y-Cefn, Brithdir. LL40 2RGSnowdonia

Installation of 5 solar panels (430w) to garage roof

Refused
Small
Non Material Amendments
21 Mar 2024NP5/65/330E
Hafod Fach, Llanelltyd. LL40 2HBSnowdonia

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Consent NP5/65/330C dated 01/06/2023 (External cladding types)

Conditions
Small
Full
28 Feb 2024NP5/65/14R
Bryn Du, Llanelltyd. LL40 2TASnowdonia

Siting of camping pod for short term holiday accommodation

Pending
Small
Full
13 Dec 2023NP5/60/L29D
Ganllwyd Primary School, Ganllwyd, LL40 2TGSnowdonia

Conversion of former primary school to holiday let accommodation together with external alterations

Pending
Small
Full
8 Sept 2023NP5/57/49H
Trem Hyfryd, Dolgellau, LL40 2SPSnowdonia

Conversion of guest house accommodation to form two separate dwellings and creation of new parking area

Conditions
Small
Full
21 Jul 2023NP5/54/66B
32 Bryniau, Brithdir, LL40 2TYSnowdonia

Installation of 13 solar panels (5.2 kWp) on western elevation roof

Conditions
Small
Full
21 Jun 2023NP5/54/L249D
Meithrinfa Seren Fach, Brithdir. LL40 2RPSnowdonia

Construction of rear extension and front porch

Withdrawn
Small
Variation of a condition
14 Jun 2023NP5/65/355C
Tyddyn Du, Bontddu. LL40 2UASnowdonia

Discharge Condition 4 (Landscaping scheme) attached to Planning Consent NP5/65/355B dated 08/02/2021

Conditions
Small
Full
25 Apr 2023NP5/54/8D
Gellfachreth, Llanfachreth. LL40 2EHSnowdonia

Erection of shed for domestic purposes

Conditions
Small
Full
14 Apr 2023NP5/57/1176
Canolfan Dolfeurig, Baker Street, Dolgellau. LL40 1ELSnowdonia

Demolish existing building and redundant outbuildings and the construction of a new building. Hard and soft landscaping including new car parking, fenced storage compound with storage containers.

Conditions
Small
Full
31 Mar 2023NP5/65/36B
Capel Soar, Tai Cynhaeaf, Bontddu. LL40 2TUSnowdonia

Retrospective application for retention of extension to residential curtilage and construction of timber garden shed

Conditions
Small
Full
15 Sept 2015NP5/54/19B
Hengae, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, LL402NFSnowdonia

Formation of new vehicular access

Conditions
Small
Full
24 Jun 2011NP5/54/253A
Hen Ardd, Llanfachreth, Dolgellau, LL402NFSnowdonia

Construction of gables and roof, and installation of 18 photo voltaic solar panels on existing stonewalled store

Conditions
Small
Listed Building Consent
10 Sept 2008NP5/54/LB220A
Hywel Sela Lodge, Llanfachreth, LL40 2NGSnowdonia

Listed Buidling Consent for alterations to roof, parapet, rooflight, rainwater goodsm chimney, window replacement

Conditions
Full
20 Jun 2006NP5/54/10A
Gwernoffeiriad, LlanfachrethSnowdonia

Two storey extension