How long do planning decisions take near Cefneithin?

The average planning decision time near Cefneithin is 65 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 Cefneithin?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Cefneithin?

The most common type of planning application near Cefneithin is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cefneithin?

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Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cefneithin, Carmarthenshire.

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About Cefneithin

Cefneithin is a vibrant village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, located just off the A48 road, approximately 7 miles northwest of Ammanford. The area boasts a range of community facilities, including a chapel, village hall, and a primary and secondary school—Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth—recently renovated with an £18.4 million investment to serve around 1,000 students. Surrounded by picturesque villages and the Gwendraeth Fawr river, Cefneithin is well-positioned for potential planning developments in a thriving community.

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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 019F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cefneithin.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cefneithin based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Cefneithin.

- Land to rear of 53 Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli
Application for Reserved Matters approval (access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for 45 no. residential dwellings and associated works, alongside the discharge of planning conditions: 2 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Land adjacent to 40 Tir y Dderwen, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SZ
Proposed inclusion of a triangular extent of land to form part of the rear gardens of residential plots in conjunction with the submission of reserved matters in respect of outline planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 62 Carmarthen Road, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6SU
Proposed change of use from former storage area to one-bedroom apartment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Land adjoining 76D Heol y Parc, Cefneithin, Llanelli, SA14 7DS
Proposed single storey detached building to accommodate a 3 bedroom assisted living accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 53 Heol Treventy, Cross Hands, Llanelli, SA14 6TE
Opportunity to comment on Caravan and Motorhome Club application to create 5 van Certificated Location
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Cefneithin in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Cefneithin 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 Cefneithin a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Cefneithin

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cefneithin. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

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

At 65 days on average, decisions near Cefneithin slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cefneithin were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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