Carmel, Gwynedd Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Carmel, Gwynedd.
Gwynedd · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Carmel are administered by Gwynedd Council. View the full Gwynedd Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Carmel
Carmel is a quaint village located near Y Fron in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, characterized by its Victorian architecture alongside some modern developments. The community is home to several chapels, many of which are being repurposed as residences, while local amenities like the village school and post office have closed in recent years. Despite the closure of its last shop in 2014, Carmel hosts various businesses, including a driving school and a garage. The village is surrounded by nearby communities such as Penygroes and Groeslon, and has been home to notable figures like Dafydd Glyn Jones and artist Ifor Pritchard.
District: Gwynedd
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,252 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gwynedd
- Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- LSOA: Gwynedd 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Carmel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Carmel.
- 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 Carmel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Carmel.
- - Parc Lôn Cilgwyn, Cilgwyn, Gwynedd,
Addasiadau ac estyniadau i dy annedd / Alterations and extensions to dwelling house
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2025-04-14
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A brief summary of Carmel in Gwynedd
Carmel is a quaint village located near Y Fron in Gwynedd, north-west Wales, characterized by its Victorian architecture alongside some modern developments. The community is home to several chapels, many of which are being repurposed as residences, while local amenities like the village school and post office have closed in recent years. Despite the closure of its last shop in 2014, Carmel hosts various businesses, including a driving school and a garage. The village is surrounded by nearby communities such as Penygroes and Groeslon, and has been home to notable figures like Dafydd Glyn Jones and artist Ifor Pritchard. It sits within the Gwynedd district.
Property prices in Carmel show an average sale price of £197,252, 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 Carmel a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Carmel 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 Carmel
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Carmel.
The most common application types near Carmel were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Cilgwyn planning applications
- Talysarn planning applications
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- Y Fron planning applications
- Groeslon planning applications
- Penyffridd planning applications
- Moel Tryfan planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.