Aber Arad, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aber Arad, Carmarthenshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £303,932 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Carmarthenshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
• LSOA: Carmarthenshire 003C

Crime Statistics

25 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 17
• criminal-damage-arson: 2
• drugs: 2
• other-theft: 2
• burglary: 1
• other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Aber Arad.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aber Arad.

• 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 Aber Arad based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Aber Arad.

1. - Jubilee Centre, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BX
   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
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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2. - Castle Motors, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BX
   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
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-04
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3. - Units F-G, Station Road Industrial Estate, Station Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BY
   The retention of 3 single storey Portakabin Limited buildings to be used as additional office accommodation for a period of 5 years
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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A brief summary of Aber Arad in Carmarthenshire

Aber Arad is a settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Aber Arad show an average sale price of £303,932, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Aber Arad area recorded 25 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aber Arad planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Aber Arad

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Aber Arad. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Aber Arad may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 72 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 near Aber Arad were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.