How long do planning decisions take near Bynea?

The average planning decision time near Bynea is 30 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 Bynea?

The planning approval rate near Bynea is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bynea?

The most common type of planning application near Bynea is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bynea?

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Bynea, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bynea, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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About Bynea

Bynea is a village located near the River Loughor in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and serves as an electoral ward for the Carmarthenshire County Council. Nestled within Berwig Hamlet, it shares borders with the villages of Llwynhendy, Bryn, Pen-y-graig, and Loughor, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local development initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £199,004 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bynea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bynea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bynea.

- Bynea Cp School, Saron Road, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9LT
Small-scale, single storey extension of existing school, to provide an increase in pupil capacity. The proposed extension is positioned at the front of the existing building and has been designed to m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
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- Land To The East Of Pendderi Road Pendderi Llanelli SA14 9PL
Installation of a solar farm comprising ground mounted solar PV panels with a generating capacity of up to 35MW, for a temporary period of 40 years, including associated infrastructure as well as the
Status: Undecided | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-01-23
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- Former Filling Station, Cwmfelin Road, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9LS
Discharge of Condition 13 on PL/07914 (Site Investigation & Remedial Works)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Former Filling Station, Cwmfelin Road, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9LS
Discharge of Condition 6 on PL/07914 (Details of uncontrolled Tactile Crossings)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-22
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- Land North of Soar Chapel, Llwynhendy, Llanelli, SA14 9NY
Variation of Condition 1 on PL/00151 (Housing development consisting of 4no plots)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-07
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- 17 Station Road, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9PS
Erection of a single storey extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Bynea in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Bynea show an average sale price of £199,004, 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 Bynea a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Bynea

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Bynea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bynea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bynea were full planning applications (4), amendments (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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