Aberystwyth, Ceredigion Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion.
Ceredigion · Wales · Town
About Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is the largest town in Ceredigion, Wales, located 16 miles (26 km) from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. As a vibrant university and seaside town, it had a population of 14,640 in 2021, making it a key area for planning applications related to education, tourism, and coastal development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,139 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ceredigion
- Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
- LSOA: Ceredigion 002B
Crime Statistics
162 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 66
- drugs: 17
- anti-social-behaviour: 15
- public-order: 14
- burglary: 13
- criminal-damage-arson: 13
- other-theft: 13
- shoplifting: 5
- other-crime: 5
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aberystwyth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aberystwyth.
- 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 Aberystwyth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near Aberystwyth.
- - Specsavers, 30 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1DE
Proposed installation of X1 additional AC condenser unit to rear elevation.
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 3 Penmaesglas Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1JP
Changing property from residential dwelling to student housing (HMO)
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Unit 3, YR HEN YSGOL GYMRAEG Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LF
3 identical signs; proposed to be a painted timber sign supported on 2 no. painted square hollow section steel posts and illuminated by light fittings angled towards the sign with warm/yellow light bu
Type: Advertising | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Three, 3 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2JH
Advertisement to include: - 1 painted timber fascia with individual brand icon and letters fixed to face and external LED illumination; - 1 double-side painted timber projecting sign on gallows style
Type: Advertising | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Natwest, 2 - 4 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ND
The replacement of the internal ATMs
Type: Heritage | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 3 Portland Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NL
Proposed replacement left hand shop window with a new timber framed door and window to include the sub-division of the existing ground floor shop into 2 no. self contained lock up shops (A1 use) and a
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Mandarin, Restaurant, 26 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2LN
RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT, RETENTION OF RETAIL UNIT AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Natwest, 2 - 4 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ND
Discharge of condition 3 from planning application A250404 (Detailed scaled drawings of the proposed new windows and doors)
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Natwest, 2 - 4 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ND
Discharge of condition 5 from planning application A250404 (Sample of proposed stone)
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Aberystwyth Railway Station Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1LH
Variation of Condition 2 of planning permission A250792 to allow for a dual sided D6 Screen as opposed to a single sided screen outside the front of the station.
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Mandarin, Restaurant, 26 Pier Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2LN
Re-configuration of Property to create self-contained apartments and retail unit
Type: Heritage | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Hen Goleg And 1 & 2 New Promenade, Aberystwyth, SY23 2AU
Discharge of condition 38 from planning application A250393 (Details of the connections to the proposed substation)
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At Former Kwik Save Site Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG
Confirmation that planning permission A090312 (as varied by planning permission A151045) is extant.
Type: Amendment | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Natwest, 2 - 4 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ND
Discharge condition 4 of planning permission A250405 A method statement detailing the proposed works
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Natwest, 2 - 4 North Parade, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2ND
Discharge condition 3 of planning permission A250405 - A Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP)
Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Morris Bros Kitchen Centre, 5 Portland Road, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2NL
Proposed change of use of first floor from kitchen showroom (A1) to fitness studio (D2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Savers, 28 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1DE
Installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Savers, 28 Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1DE
Installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land Outside Iceland Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PB
Installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both side of the unit
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land Outside Iceland Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PB
Installation of a proposed new Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Type: Advertising | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion
Aberystwyth is the largest town in Ceredigion, Wales, located 16 miles (26 km) from Aberaeron, the county's other administrative centre. As a vibrant university and seaside town, it had a population of 14,640 in 2021, making it a key area for planning applications related to education, tourism, and coastal development.
Property prices in Aberystwyth show an average sale price of £258,139, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Aberystwyth area recorded 162 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, Aberystwyth 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 Aberystwyth
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Aberystwyth. Of these, 40% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aberystwyth.
The most common application types near Aberystwyth were discharge of conditions (21), full planning applications (16), advertising consent (5).
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