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Planning in Aberystwyth

Approved
83%
44 of 51 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Aberystwyth in the last 24 months, from Ceredigion County Council's planning register.

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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.

Property prices in Aberystwyth show an average sale price of £267,478, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Aberystwyth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Aberystwyth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Aberystwyth. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (23), full planning applications (15), outline applications (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Aberystwyth?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Aberystwyth. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Aberystwyth?
The average planning decision time near Aberystwyth is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Aberystwyth?
The planning approval rate near Aberystwyth is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Aberystwyth?
The most common type of planning application near Aberystwyth is discharge of conditions, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Aberystwyth?
You can search and track planning applications near Aberystwyth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.