Betws-y-Coed, Conwy Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Betws-y-Coed, Conwy.
Conwy · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Betws-y-Coed are administered by Conwy County Borough Council. View the full Conwy County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Betws-y-Coed
Betws-y-Coed is a picturesque village and community situated in Conwy County Borough, Wales, at the confluence of the River Conwy and the River Llugwy, on the eastern edge of Snowdonia. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 476, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. This charming location is of interest for planning applications, given its unique geography and community dynamics.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £255,871 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Conwy
- Parliamentary constituency: Bangor Aberconwy
- LSOA: Conwy 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Betws-y-Coed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Betws-y-Coed.
- 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-y-Coed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Betws-y-Coed.
- NP4/11/377F - Hangin' Pizzeria, Unit 1, Station Approach, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AE
Discharge of Condition 3 attached to Planning Permission NP4/11/377D
Status: Undecided | Type: Discharge of Conditions | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Alpine Coffee Shop, Station Approach, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AE
New shop front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Alpine Coffee Shop, Station Approach, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AE
Advertisement Consent to display non-illuminated external signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Sapper's Bridge, Betws y Coed.
Variation of Condition Nos.3 (Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 11 (detailed landscaping plan) (attached to Planning Consent NP4/11/95A dated 05/03/2025 to allow for change in wo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Unit 2, Station Approach, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AE
Installation of art comprising of a bench and life size Orangutan
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Oakdale, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AR
Non-material amendments to Planning Consent NP4/11/396A dated 18/05/2023 to omit rear ground floor kitchen extension and rear first floor office extension and to reposition the back door to the right
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Bwyd i Fynd, Station Approach, Betws y Coed. LL24 0AE
Erection of side and rear extensions together with the installation of solar panels and alterations to the front elevation for the installation of a new double-glazed window and door in an aluminium f
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - Bryn Llewelyn, Holyhead Road, Betws y Coed, LL24 0BN
Discharge Conditions 4 (external lighting scheme) & 5 (biodiversity enhancement scheme) attached to Planning Consent NP4/11/55K dated 18/06/2024
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Betws-y-Coed in Conwy
Betws-y-Coed is a picturesque village and community situated in Conwy County Borough, Wales, at the confluence of the River Conwy and the River Llugwy, on the eastern edge of Snowdonia. As of the 2021 census, it has a population of 476, reflecting a slight decline from previous years. This charming location is of interest for planning applications, given its unique geography and community dynamics.
Property prices in Betws-y-Coed show an average sale price of £255,871, 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 Betws-y-Coed a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Betws-y-Coed 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-y-Coed
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Betws-y-Coed. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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-y-Coed.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Betws-y-Coed 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 Betws-y-Coed were full planning applications (3), advertising consent (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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.
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