Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £244,030 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin.
- 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 Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin.
- - Old Stables, Woods Row, Carmarthen, SA31 1BX
Change of use of ground and first floors to form three residential flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Unit A, St Catherines Walk, Carmarthen, SA31 1GA
Non-Material Amendment to PL/05016 (External works including amended and new window and door openings and central courtyard to facilitate the Carmarthen Hwb)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 58 Priory Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1NN
Change of Use A1 (Retail Shop) to Residential
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Flat 1, 5 Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AD
Proposed conversion from redundant storage building to self contained apartment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 11 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1QB
Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Flat 3, 5 Mill Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3AB
Existing situation: The current windows are original/aged and show signs of wear, affecting both appearance and functionality. Proposed works: Replacement of all external windows with timber frames th
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 9 Elliston Terrace, Little Water Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1HA
Changing of use from Office (B1) to Residential Flats (C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Lloyds Bank, 42-43 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BW
External signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Lloyds Bank, 42-43 King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BW
External signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 3 Tabernacle Terrace, Carmarthen, SA31 1DL
Tree Works to a Large Ash Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 4 Llys Y Nant, Carmarthen, SA31 1AS
Remove T1 Ivy clad small Oak - severe lean into garden. T2 Oak- Reduce 5-6 overhanging branches up to 2.5-3m. T3 Oak - Remove the tree or reduce 3 main leaders down to main part of the tree and leave
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Gerddi Llydaw, Jacksons Lane Garden, Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QD
Discharge of Condition 5 on PL/09843 (Arboricultural Report and Engineering Plans)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 54 and 54a King Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1BD
Change of use of ground floor of No. 54 from night club to retail shopping. Form access at ground and first floor level into No. 54a. Change of use of first floor of No. 54a from storage to residentia
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Cambrian Way Shopping Centre, John Street, Carmarthen, SA31 1QN
The proposed redevelopment of Cambrian Way Shopping Centre to include roof top demolition, alterations and extensions to provide residential apartments at first, second and third floor level (Use Clas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Land at Heol Lluest Y Bryn, Carmarthen, SA31 1GZ
Residential development, landscaping, drainage, engineering and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 9-10 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PW
Installation of new bird points along the window ledges located at the Window ledges, gutters, lights, air con units and underneath the fire exit stairs of the branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 9-10 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PW
Design change of 2 ATM surrounds. The original application (PL/09326) proposed the replacement of one ATM, with surround matching the one of the retained ATM (blue). Following recent design updates fr
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Gerddi Llydaw, Jacksons Lane Garden, Jacksons Lane, Carmarthen, SA31 1QD
Proposed public realm enhancement, including the redesign of the layout, replacement of the existing marquee frame, pergola and paving, new informal play area, seating and bollards, with associated la
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Hendre, Springfield Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1DZ
Installation of external bathroom extraction x 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - 9-10 Guildhall Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PW
Externally: - Existing old ATM to be replaced with new ATM (with dark blue acrylic surround panel RAL 5011 gloss finish) to match the retained one. -Existing branch nameplate in front elevation to be
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-06-02
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A brief summary of Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin is a Town located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Property prices in Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin show an average sale price of £244,030, 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 Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin 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 Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Carmarthen/Caerfyrddin were full planning applications (20), listed building and heritage (12), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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