Skip to content

Planning applications in SA38

We hold 595 planning applications for the SA38 postcode area, 23 of them submitted in the past year. 86% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 63 days. The area is covered by Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire.

595
applications held
23
in the past year
86%
approved
63 days
median decision

Councils covering SA38

Carmarthenshire (318)Ceredigion (275)Pembrokeshire (2)

Recent applications in SA38

Permitted
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
30 Jun 2026PL/11099
Castle Green, Castle Terrace, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BDCarmarthenshire

Crown reduction and thinning of ash, sycamore and goats willow trees in rear of property in Newcastle Emlyn conservation area. Trees are becoming too large and block a lot of light from the house, the risk of collision with the house is also a factor if roots should fail or rot set into the wood. All logs will remain on sites for clients own use rash will be taken away site and chipped

Pending
Householder Planning
27 Mar 2026A260180
1 Cilhaul, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9JXCeredigion

Proposal to demolish the existing rear side of the property and construct rear extension with a green roof, increase in the ridge height, a rear dormer loft conversion with roof lights, as well as internal alterations and changes to the fenestration of the property

Permitted
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
16 Mar 2026PL/10663
Capel Iwan Independent Chapel, Capel Iwan, SA38 9LTCarmarthenshire

Restoration / maintenance and part replacement (where required) of the perimeter boundary i.e wrought iron fences, gates and brick / stone gate piers

Pending
Full Planning
16 Mar 2026A260144
Brynawel, Cwm Cou, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QSCeredigion

Change of use of land for the temporary siting of static caravans for occupation during construction of development consented under planning permission A200403

Permitted
Medium
Full planning permission
13 Mar 2026PL/10658
Jubilee Centre, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BXCarmarthenshire

Proposed change of use from D1 use to become mixed used comprising 2/3 B1 use (Offices) and 1/3 B8 Use (Storage of distribution). The removal of the central flat roof section and its replacement with a new slated pitched roof. The addition of external wall finishes and treatments as detailed and the formation of a new vehicular access point and all other associated works

Permitted
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
4 Mar 2026PL/10615
Castle Green, 4 Castle Terrace, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BDCarmarthenshire

Tree works in Newcastle Emlyn Conservation Area - 3x trees to be thinned and pruned, cutting at the most 30% of the foliage to keep the tree in good stead for healing

Pending
Medium
Full planning permission
4 Mar 2026PL/10614
Castle Motors, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BXCarmarthenshire

Proposed erection of a portal frame building adjoining the existing workshop and van sales offices building to form separate storage and distribution units for rental purposes and all associated works

Pending
Full Planning
17 Feb 2026A260089
Troedyraur, Brongest, Castell Newydd Emlyn, SA38 9EXCeredigion

Construction of concrete silage pad, concrete feed storage bays, and associated works

Pending
Removal/Variation of Condition(s)
9 Feb 2026A260075
VILLA PIAVE, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QYCeredigion

Variation of condition 2 from planning permission A250471 (approved plans)

Pending
Full Planning
26 Jan 2026A260026
Penwernfawr, Cwm Cou, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9PGCeredigion

Construction of concrete silage clamp and associated works in line with SSAFA regs and erection of portal framed building to cover existing cattle yard and associated works

Pending
Householder Planning
19 Jan 2026A260018
Brynawelon, Llandyfriog, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9EPCeredigion

Proposed erection of a detached domestic garage and domestic tool store and all associated works

Permitted
Medium
Full planning permission
15 Jan 2026PL/10401
Units F-G, Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BYCarmarthenshire

The retention of 3 single storey Portakabin Limited buildings to be used as additional office accommodation for a period of 5 years

Permitted
Small
Full planning permission
17 Dec 2025PL/10329
Sychnant, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JGCarmarthenshire

Erection of agricultural building for heifer housing and general storage and associated works

Conditions
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
3 Dec 2025PL/10268
Emlyn Dene, Ebenezer Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BSCarmarthenshire

Trees growing in top terrace of rear garden, overhanging Troedyrhiw Ffinnant cottage in Newcastle Emlyn conservation area. T1 - Sycamore - Crown reduction to reduce leverage and overhang over neighbouring property. T2 - Sycamore - Crown reduction to reduce leverage and overhang over neighbouring property. T3 Oak - Reduce by approx. 3-4m in height and reduce side branches overhanging neighbouring property to approx. 2m. T4 Lawson Cypress within close proximity to studio at Troedyrhiw Ffinnant - reduce by approx 3m. T5 T6 T7 Lawson Cypress trees - reduce by approx. 10m to encourage light and ensure safety to neighbouring property - Hafan Deg

Permitted
Medium
Householder planning permission
24 Nov 2025PL/10205
Ty Newydd, Penlan Terrace, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9HLCarmarthenshire

Proposed alterations, extension and renovation works

Pending
Full Planning
13 Nov 2025A250862
The Red Cow Adpar, SA38 9ASCeredigion

Proposed change of use of ground floor from it's current use class C3 (hot food takeaway) to become class C3 (residential dwelling)

Permitted
Small
Lawful development: Existing use
12 Nov 2025PL/10142
Mobile Home, land at Ty Hen, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9NJCarmarthenshire

Certificate of Lawfulness - Siting of caravan for residential purposes

Pending
Full Planning
5 Nov 2025A250845
SUSSEX HOUSE Lloyd Terrace, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9NSCeredigion

Sub-division of existing 4 bedroom lower ground floor (open market) apartment to create one additional 1 bedroom (open market) apartment

Permitted
Medium
Full planning permission
27 Oct 2025PL/10089
Former Co Operative Food, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJCarmarthenshire

Change of use to A3 (Food, Drinks, Restaurants and Cafes) to incorporate a Wine Bar (Ground Floor) and Sports Bar (First Floor)

Permitted
Medium
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
8 Oct 2025PL/10010
Angel House, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJCarmarthenshire

Change of use from A1 (shop) to C3 (dwelling) with rear extension and alterations

Pending
Medium
Full planning permission
8 Oct 2025PL/10009
Angel House, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJCarmarthenshire

Change of use from A1 (shop) to C3 (dwelling) with rear extension and alterations

Permitted
Medium
Householder planning permission
8 Oct 2025PL/10008
Ty Croeso, Angel House, Sycamore Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AJCarmarthenshire

Renovations and external alterations

Pending
Medium
Full planning permission
29 Sept 2025PL/09962
Teifi Health, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BXCarmarthenshire

Temporary siting of a modular building to accommodate additional consultation/treatment rooms

Withdrawn
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
10 Sept 2025PL/09879
School House, Church Lane, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9ABCarmarthenshire

Solar Panels: 10 Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope, 4 Solar Panels on the east facing roof slope of the rear of the property. Air Source Heat Pump : 1x 10 kw heat pump placed on the south elevation of the property, supplemented by a water cylinder in the loft

Withdrawn
Small
Householder planning permission
10 Sept 2025PL/09876
School House, Church Lane, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9ABCarmarthenshire

Solar Panels: 10 Solar Panels on the south facing roof slope, 4 Solar Panels on the east facing roof slope of the rear of the property. Air Source Heat Pump : 1x 10 kw heat pump placed on the south elevation of the property, supplemented by a water cylinder in the loft

Permitted
Medium
Full planning permission
19 Aug 2025PL/09781
Affordable Options, Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BQCarmarthenshire

Subdivision of Retail Unit into Two Shop Units

Conditions
Medium
Approval of details reserved by a condition
31 Jul 2025PL/09777
Rear of Cawdor Hotel, Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BQCarmarthenshire

Discharge of Conditions 5, 6 and 7 on PL/06436 (Examples of materials, example drawings of timber windows and external lighting)

Permitted
Small
Lawful development: Proposed use
22 Jul 2025PL/09672
Glyncoch, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9NJCarmarthenshire

Stationing of a mobile home within the residential curtilage of a dwellinghouse, for purposes ancillary to the main use of the host dwellinghouse

Conditions
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
10 Jul 2025PL/09620
Land adjacent to Newcastle Emlyn Castle Car Park, Castle Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9EFCarmarthenshire

Discharge Of Conditions 3, 4 and 5 on PL/07943 (CEMP, Construction Traffic Management Plan, Facility and Event Management Plan)

Refused
Medium
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
26 Jun 2025PL/09551
Saddlers House, Bridge Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9DUCarmarthenshire

Change of use from retail and 2-bed dwelling to 3-bed house and 1-bed maisonette and associated works

Pending
Householder Planning
26 Jun 2025A250471
VILLA PIAVE, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QYCeredigion

Proposed first floor extension, rear flat roof extension, front porch extension, erection of new detached double domestic garage to front of dwelling & all other associated works

Refused
Medium
Full planning permission
26 Jun 2025PL/09539
Saddlers House, Bridge Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9DUCarmarthenshire

Change of use from retail and 2-bed dwelling to 3-bed house and 1-bed maisonette and associated works

Pending
Full Planning
7 May 2025A250325
Land Adj. To Maes Yr Haf Beulah Road, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9QBCeredigion

Residential Development

Permitted
Small
Full planning permission
25 Apr 2025PL/09247
1 and 2 Royal Oak Mews, Market Square, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9AECarmarthenshire

Proposed change of use of part of ground floor and entire first floor from current sui generis use to become that of A3 use. The current small section of the ground floor which is A1 use is to remain unchanged

Pending
Small
Full planning permission
8 Apr 2025PL/09185
School House, Church Lane, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9ABCarmarthenshire

Conversion of former chapel vestry to one residential unit and office (Re-submission of PL/06294)

Pending
Householder Planning
12 Mar 2025A250182
10 Penyperth, Cae Berllan, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9NRCeredigion

Erection of a modest flat roof extension to the rear of the dwelling and all associated works

Refused
Small
Lawful development: Proposed use
24 Feb 2025PL/08984
London Stores, 5 Water Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BHCarmarthenshire

Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the ground floor of the building is for Hope Church. To be used as a place of worship. specifically on Sunday mornings (currently 9am-1pm). During the week and Saturdays, the building will be used for the church's related community activities. Most particularly a children's clothes library, a place where people can borrow new and preloved children's clothes. A free service which works just like a book library (Current opening hours, Monday and Wednesday 9-12, Thursday 2-5, 1st Saturday of the month 10-12). The space will be used for related community activities for example coffee mornings and other church meetings. No works will be carried out at the property, it is an empty room which will need no alterations

Permitted
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
19 Feb 2025PL/08952
Ty Morgan Gruffydd, Bridge Street, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9DUCarmarthenshire

Proposed tree works to sycamore, ash with ash dieback and holly encroaching on neighbours property in Newcastle Emlyn conservation area

Refused
Full Planning
14 Feb 2025A250112
Plot Adjacent-North Of The Gables Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9ELCeredigion

Erection of a single dwelling and all associated works

Pending
Removal/Variation of Condition(s)
7 Feb 2025A250095
GOLWG Y DYFFRYN, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9ELCeredigion

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) from planning permission A230772

Permitted
Small
Prior notification: Building
3 Feb 2025PL/08870
Meribah, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9NLCarmarthenshire

Steel frame building, clad in box profile black steel sheets with 1.5 meter high concrete walls, 1 personal door with a 3.6 x 3.6 meter roller shutter door. This will be used to store agricultural equipment

Pending
Full Planning
16 Jan 2025A250033
ESGAIR BETTWS, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QJCeredigion

Erection of ancillary buildings to include a garage, hobby room and associated works. Change of use of the land for domestic purposes.

Pending
Full Planning
5 Jan 2025A250007
TY HEN, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QECeredigion

Erection of an agricultural building for the storage of farmyard manure.

Refused
Medium
Full planning permission
23 Dec 2024PL/08725
Hendy, Capel Iwan, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9LPCarmarthenshire

Proposed earth banked nutrient store to comply with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (Resubmission of previously refused application PL/07176)

Pending
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition
18 Dec 2024A240959
D.i. Evans Cyf, GWRTHWYNT, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QECeredigion

Discharge of condition 4 from planning permission A240479 (landscaping details)

Pending
Full Planning
6 Dec 2024A240939
Trefaes Fach, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9QTCeredigion

Proposed Nutrient Store and Associated Works

Permitted
Small
Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
3 Dec 2024PL/08631
School House, Church Lane, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9ABCarmarthenshire

Conversion of former chapel vestry to residential flat and office

Permitted
Non-Material Amendment
8 Nov 2024A240837
Bronwylfa, Cwm Cou, Newcastle Emlyn, Ceredigion, SA38 9PECeredigion

Non-Material Amendment to application A230880 - amendment plans

Refused
Full Planning
31 Oct 2024A240817
Land Adj. To Maes Yr Haf Beulah Road, Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9QBCeredigion

Residential Development

Permitted
Small
Full planning permission
14 Oct 2024PL/08394
Pengelli Fach, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9RECarmarthenshire

Construction of concrete slurry store and associated works