How long do planning decisions take near Betws?

The average planning decision time near Betws is 35 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 Betws?

The planning approval rate near Betws is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Betws?

The most common type of planning application near Betws is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Betws?

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Betws, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Betws, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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About Betws

Betws is a quaint village located on the banks of the River Amman in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 15 miles north of Swansea. It falls within the ecclesiastical parish of Betws and Ammanford and is part of the urban area of Ammanford. The village is nestled near the western end of the Black Mountain, which features extensive common land, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to land use and development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £245,483 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

70 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 31
anti-social-behaviour: 12
public-order: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 5
shoplifting: 4
other-theft: 3
burglary: 2
drugs: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Betws.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Betws based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Betws.

- 35 Betws Road, Ammanford, SA18 2HE
Discharge of Condition 7 on E/32650 (S278 Drawings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Verge at Betws Park, Park Street, Ammanford
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-12
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- 31A Betws Park Workshops, Park Street, Ammanford, SA18 2ET
Erection of a new storage unit to house. plant, machinery and/or vehicle
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Serenissima, Heol Y Felin, Ammanford, SA18 2HL
Proposed change of use from a dwelling (C3) to a residential care home for up to 3 children (C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Land adjacent to 44/46 Treforis Road, Ammanford, SA18 2RA
The change of use of the properties from 2 family dwellings (Class C3) to an assisted living accommodation with 2 support staff operating on a 24/7 shift pattern (Resubmission of CLEUD PL/08506)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 38 Colonel Road, Betws, Ammanford, SA18 2HP
To retain new access/driveway to access existing car parking to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Land adjacent to 44/46 Treforis Road, Ammanford, SA18 2RA
Proposed alteration of no.2 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) to no.1 residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Betws in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Betws show an average sale price of £245,483, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Betws area recorded 70 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, Betws 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 Betws

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Betws. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Betws.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Betws were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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