How long do planning decisions take near Bala/Y Bala?

The average planning decision time near Bala/Y Bala is 95 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bala/Y Bala?

The most common type of planning application near Bala/Y Bala is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bala/Y Bala?

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Bala/Y Bala, Gwynedd Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bala/Y Bala, Gwynedd.

Gwynedd · Wales · Town

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Gwynedd
Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
LSOA: Gwynedd 015C

Crime Statistics

16 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 6
anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 3
burglary: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bala/Y Bala.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bala/Y Bala.

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 Bala/Y Bala based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Bala/Y Bala.

- 1-6 Rhandai Tegid, Berwyn Street, Bala, LL23 7AA
Refurbishment of existing building to include new roof, PV panels on roof, replacement fascias and rainwater goods, new windows and doors, new external wall insulation, and chimneys to be refurbished
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-11-11
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- Glasfryn, 2 Station Road, Bala. LL23 7NG
Listed Building Consent for repairing, painting and rendering at rear of house
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-08-18
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- 2 Ffrydan Road, Bala. LL23 7RT
Re-modelling Flats 1, 2 & 3 to create a 2 bedroom property and 3 bedroom property, removal of existing chimney, construction of rear extension and installation of new rooflight and solar panels
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-04-20
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- 16 Arenig Street, Bala. LL23 7AH
Replace old Aluminium / UPVC windows with modern plain white UPVC windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Bala/Y Bala in Gwynedd

Bala/Y Bala is a Town located in Gwynedd, Wales.

Property prices in Bala/Y Bala show an average sale price of £221,620, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 16 crimes reported in the Bala/Y Bala area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized Towns.

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Planning Activity in Bala/Y Bala

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Bala/Y Bala. The average decision time was 95 days.

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Bala/Y Bala take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Bala/Y Bala were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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