Bala/Y Bala, Gwynedd Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bala/Y Bala, Gwynedd.
Gwynedd · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Bala/Y Bala are administered by Gwynedd Council. View the full Gwynedd Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £225,760 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gwynedd
- Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- LSOA: Gwynedd 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
7 planning applications found near Bala/Y Bala.
- - Pen y Dalar, 18 Craig y Fron, Bala. LL23 7UW
Construction of rear extension and alterations to existing access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Ysgubor Isaf, Y Bala, Gwynedd, LL23 7NW
Newid defnydd caffi / bwyty presennol adnabyddir fel 'Yr Hwb' i ddefnydd swyddfa (Nodyn - ni fydd unrhyw newidiadau / addasiadau allanol i'r tu allan na'r to. Y newidiadau mewnol yn cynnwys nifer fech
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Glanrhyd, 4 Ffrydan Road, Bala. LL23 7RT
PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF A 10 PANELS SOLAR PV SYSTEM TO THE REAR ROOF PITCH
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2023-09-02
View full details - - 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 £225,760, 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 Bala/Y Bala a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bala/Y Bala 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 Bala/Y Bala
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Bala/Y Bala. The average decision time was 70 days.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Bala/Y Bala slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bala/Y Bala were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.