Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Cynwyl Elfed are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cynwyl Elfed
Cynwyl Elfed is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, encompassing the villages of Cynwyl Elfed, Blaenycoed, and Cwmduad. Situated approximately 5 miles north of Carmarthen, the community experienced population growth, with numbers rising from 953 in 2001 to 1,044 by the 2011 Census. This rural area may present various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cynwyl Elfed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cynwyl Elfed.
- 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 Cynwyl Elfed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
62 planning applications found near Cynwyl Elfed.
- - Land off Surgeon Street, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen
Residential development with landscaping, access, drainage and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Land opposite Green Park, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TN
Variation of Condition 3 on PL/03756 (In order to extend the deadline for submission of the reserved matters application beyond the original three-year period)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Plot 2 Cae Cochen, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Construction of dwelling and garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-24
View full details - - Land at Llaine Farm, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Proposed new agricultural access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 2 Green Park, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TL
Installation of a free standing air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - Lleine, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Agricultural machinery storage shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-03-13
View full details - - Green Hill, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Construction of four detached dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-03-11
View full details - - Plot 6, Land adjacent to Garth, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Reserved Matters to Outline W/39856 (Construction of dwelling and integral garage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Dolawel, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Demolition of dwelling and proposed replacement dwelling and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-02-16
View full details - - Lleine, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Formation of a surface water attenuation facility with associated infrastructure to serve adjoining residential development
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-11-01
View full details - - Lleine, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Formation of a surface water attenuation facility with associated infrastructure to serve adjoining residential development
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-05-09
View full details - - Land opposite Green Park, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen
Variation of Condition 3 on W/36827 (Residential Development) to extend the time period for the submission of Approval of Reserved Matters by a further three years
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-03-21
View full details - - Newton Lodge, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Proposed single storey front extension to dwelling including alterations to garage & PV panels for use of renewable energy source - resubmission of PL/03187
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Catref, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TT
Creation of parking bays to existing dwelling (currently no parking spaces for dwelling)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-01-03
View full details - - Newton Lodge, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6SP
Proposed single storey front extension to dwelling including alterations to garage & PV panels for use of renewable energy source
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-12-06
View full details - - Green Hill, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Construction of two detached dwellings and garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - 4 Ger Y Duad, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TQ
Proposed rear conservatory replacement exceeding 4m length & internal reconfigurations to improve legibility and circulation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-11-18
View full details - - Lleine, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TS
Use of former agricultural slurry lagoon to serve as a surface water attenuation facility for an adjoining residential development, with associated infrastructure
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-11-10
View full details - - Cartref, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TT
Creation of parking bays to existing dwelling (currently no parking spaces for dwelling)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-07-07
View full details - - Land part of OS field 2920, opposite Bro Elfed, Cynwyl Elfed, Carmarthen, SA33 6TU
Extension to Existing Agricultural Shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2020-09-30
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A brief summary of Cynwyl Elfed in Carmarthenshire
Cynwyl Elfed is a village and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, encompassing the villages of Cynwyl Elfed, Blaenycoed, and Cwmduad. Situated approximately 5 miles north of Carmarthen, the community experienced population growth, with numbers rising from 953 in 2001 to 1,044 by the 2011 Census. This rural area may present various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its evolving community and infrastructure.
Property prices in Cynwyl Elfed show an average sale price of £254,355, 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 Cynwyl Elfed a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cynwyl Elfed 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 Cynwyl Elfed
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Cynwyl Elfed. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cynwyl Elfed may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cynwyl Elfed were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 80% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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