How long do planning decisions take near Cefn-bryn-brain?

The average planning decision time near Cefn-bryn-brain is 64 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 Cefn-bryn-brain?

The planning approval rate near Cefn-bryn-brain is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cefn-bryn-brain?

The most common type of planning application near Cefn-bryn-brain is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cefn-bryn-brain?

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Cefn-bryn-brain, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cefn-bryn-brain, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 020B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cefn-bryn-brain.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cefn-bryn-brain.

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Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Cefn-bryn-brain based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Cefn-bryn-brain.

- Penlan Bungalow, Cwmllynfell, Swansea, SA9 2WA
Replacement Dwelling (Resubmission of Planning Application PL/07315)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-07
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- To the rear of 3 Heol Rhyd Ddu Fach, Cwmllynfell, Swansea
Non-Material Amendment to PL/03412 (Increase in ridge and soffit height)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Cefn-bryn-brain in Carmarthenshire

Cefn-bryn-brain is a settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Cefn-bryn-brain show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Cefn-bryn-brain a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cefn-bryn-brain 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 Cefn-bryn-brain

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Cefn-bryn-brain. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Cefn-bryn-brain slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cefn-bryn-brain were full planning applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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