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Albro Castle, Ceredigion Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Albro Castle, Ceredigion.

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About Albro Castle

Albro Castle, located in the northern part of St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire, is a Grade II* listed former workhouse, recognised in 1992 for its remarkable preservation as one of the least-altered workhouses in Wales. After ceasing operations in 1935, the site was acquired by Pembrokeshire County Council and subsequently sold into private ownership in 1948. This historical building may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £269,326 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Pembrokeshire
  • Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
  • LSOA: Pembrokeshire 001A

Crime Statistics

31 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

  • violent-crime: 16
  • drugs: 3
  • other-crime: 3
  • anti-social-behaviour: 2
  • criminal-damage-arson: 2
  • public-order: 2
  • other-theft: 1
  • robbery: 1
  • shoplifting: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Albro Castle.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Albro Castle.

  • 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 Albro Castle based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Albro Castle.

  1. - 48, The Moorings, ST DOGMAELS, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3LJ
    Retrospective first floor extension to rear, and additional proposed extension to rear and associated works.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2025-09-04
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  2. - 48, The Moorings, ST DOGMAELS, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3LJ
    Retrospective first floor extension to rear, additional proposed extension to rear, and associated works.
    Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2025-06-25
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  3. - Clydfan, Pentre Langwm, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3JZ
    The demolition of garden walls and a raised planter to create a larger driveway in front of the house.
    Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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  4. - Clydfan, Pentre Langwm, St Dogmaels, Cardigan, SA43 3JZ
    The demolition of garden walls and a raised planter to create a larger driveway in front of the house
    Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2024-07-12
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  5. - 2, Brynteifi, Penrhiw, ST DOGMAELS, Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, SA43 3HH
    Discharge Condition 5 (Surface Water Disposal) of Planning Consent 23/0416/PA (New Garden Studio)
    Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Albro Castle in Ceredigion

Albro Castle, located in the northern part of St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire, is a Grade II* listed former workhouse, recognised in 1992 for its remarkable preservation as one of the least-altered workhouses in Wales. After ceasing operations in 1935, the site was acquired by Pembrokeshire County Council and subsequently sold into private ownership in 1948. This historical building may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.

Property prices in Albro Castle show an average sale price of £269,326, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Albro Castle area recorded 31 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, Albro Castle 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 Albro Castle

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Albro Castle. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

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 Albro Castle.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Albro Castle slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Albro Castle were amendments (4), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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