How long do planning decisions take near Ammanford/Rhydaman?

The average planning decision time near Ammanford/Rhydaman is 37 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 Ammanford/Rhydaman?

The planning approval rate near Ammanford/Rhydaman is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ammanford/Rhydaman?

The most common type of planning application near Ammanford/Rhydaman is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Ammanford/Rhydaman, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ammanford/Rhydaman, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · Town

Planning applications in Ammanford/Rhydaman are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £230,529 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 013B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ammanford/Rhydaman.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ammanford/Rhydaman.

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 Ammanford/Rhydaman based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Ammanford/Rhydaman.

- 11 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AB
Change of use of the ground floor of the former bank to a cafe with sand play area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-30
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- 14 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AF
The installation of an ATM and associated signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 14 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AF
The installation of an ATM and associated signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 8-10 College Street, Ammanford, SA18 3AF
Proposed conversion, alteration and extension from existing ironmongers store to ground floor office and two self contained apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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- Flat 1, 3 Llandybie Road, Ammanford, SA18 2DP
Existing ground floor flat. New main entrance and vestibule. Remove internal wall to form lounge/dining/kitchen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 21 Iscennen Road, Ammanford, SA18 3BD
Variation of Condition 2 on PL/08250 (Green Infrastructure Statement and Block and Location Plan, Existing and Proposed Floor and Elevations Plan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-17
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- 21 Iscennen Road, Ammanford, SA18 3BD
Non-Material Amendment to PL/08250 (Proposed rear double storey extension and off street parking)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 1 Quay Street, Ammanford, SA18 3DB
Removal of exterior paint to ground floor elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-04-12
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A brief summary of Ammanford/Rhydaman in Carmarthenshire

Ammanford/Rhydaman is a Town located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Ammanford/Rhydaman show an average sale price of £230,529, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ammanford/Rhydaman a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ammanford/Rhydaman 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 Ammanford/Rhydaman

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Ammanford/Rhydaman. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ammanford/Rhydaman.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ammanford/Rhydaman were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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