How long do planning decisions take near Capel Hendre?

The average planning decision time near Capel Hendre is 33 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 Capel Hendre?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Capel Hendre?

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

How can I track planning applications near Capel Hendre?

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Capel Hendre, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Capel Hendre, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £219,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Capel Hendre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Capel Hendre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Capel Hendre.

- 27-28 Capel Hendre Industrial Estate, Ammanford, SA18 3SJ
Retrospective planning for extension to factory and associated works including sheet piling retaining structure. Retrospective planning for extension to car park area including engineering operations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-20
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A brief summary of Capel Hendre in Carmarthenshire

Capel Hendre is a settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Capel Hendre show an average sale price of £219,489, 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 Capel Hendre a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Capel Hendre 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 Capel Hendre

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Capel Hendre. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

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

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Capel Hendre were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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