Drefach (SA33), Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drefach (SA33), Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Drefach (SA33) are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Drefach (SA33)
Drefach is a village in Carmarthenshire, located approximately 8 miles west of Carmarthen and 3.3 miles north of St Clears. It sits alongside the Afon Dewi Fawr, where the B4298 and B4299 roads intersect, making it a pivotal point for local transport and planning considerations in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drefach (SA33).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drefach (SA33).
- 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 Drefach (SA33) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Drefach (SA33).
- - Lan, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5NY
Extensions to steel frame building to cover yard area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land at Plas y Dderwen, Drefach Road, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5PA
Discharge of Condition 4 on PL/06282 (Landscape Design Scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Land at Plas y Dderwen, Drefach Road, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5PA
Residential Development of 8 Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - Lan, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5NY
Extensions to steel frame buildings to cover yard area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - Land at, Penybont Farm, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5QL
Discharge of conditions 3 (Surface Water Drainage details), 4 (photographic record) , 5 (woodland management plan) and 6 (tree protection plan) of planning permission W/35451 dated 29th March 2018
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-02-21
View full details - - Dewi Villa, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5QL
Proposed single storey extension to the front of the dwelling and a car port to the side including all associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2022-08-30
View full details - - Glenavon, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5QL
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-03-22
View full details - - Lan Farm, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5NY
Erection of roof covering to silage clamp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Lan Farm, Meidrim, Carmarthen, SA33 5NY
Construct roof over existing yards (i) muck storage area and (ii) hard yard cattle feed area
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2021-01-14
View full details - - WERN VILLA, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QN
PROPOSED DEMOLITION AND REBUILDING OF GARAGE INCLUDING EXTENDING THE CURTILAGE AND NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2020-05-06
View full details - - EGERTON HOUSE, MEIDRIM ROAD, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QL
PROPOSED TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION - GROUND FLOOR FAMILY ROOM AND FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2020-03-11
View full details - - 1 PENYBONT, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QL
NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO W/35271 (MOVING POSITION OF DOUBLE GARAGE FORWARD BY 1.9M (IN LINE OF EXISTING POSITION)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-09-25
View full details - - PENYBONT, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN,SA33 5QL
CHANGE OF USE OF 4 REDUNDANT STONE BARNS TO 4 UNITS OF RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION WITH ASSOCIATED GARAGES AND STORES
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-04-05
View full details - - 1 PENYBONT, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QL
ERECTION OF NEW DOUBLE GARAGE TO FRONT OF PROPERTY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-03-09
View full details - - HAFOD Y BRYN, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QN
CONSTRUCT A WINDOW OPENING TO THE FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM AT THE SIDE ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-02-23
View full details - - MINYVIA, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QN
PROPOSED EDWARDIAN STYLE CONSERVATORY TO FRONT OF PROPERTY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2015-03-19
View full details - - BERLLAN, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, SA33 5QL
VARIATION OF CONDITION NO. 2 ON APPLICATION W/14092 - AMENDED DESIGN
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2011-10-28
View full details - - PENYBONT FARM, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, CARMS, SA33 5QL
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF 2 SILAGE CLAMPS WITH ASBESTOS ROOF SHEETS, 1 OLD DUTCH TYPE BARN WITH LEAN-TO, 2 OLD RAILWAY TYPE CABINS, LEAN TO ONE SILAGE CLAMP, DILAPID
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2011-10-12
View full details - - NEW INN, DREFACH ROAD, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHEN, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SA33 5QN
CHANGE OF USE: FROM PUBLIC HOUSE TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2011-08-05
View full details - - PLOT 7, PLAS Y DDERWEN, DREFACH ROAD, MEIDRIM, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SA33 5PA
4 BEDROOM DETACHED HOUSE WITH GARAGE. 4KWH SOLAR P V ELECTRICAL PANELS TO SOUTH FACING ROOF SLOPE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2011-08-05
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A brief summary of Drefach (SA33) in Carmarthenshire
Drefach is a village in Carmarthenshire, located approximately 8 miles west of Carmarthen and 3.3 miles north of St Clears. It sits alongside the Afon Dewi Fawr, where the B4298 and B4299 roads intersect, making it a pivotal point for local transport and planning considerations in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Drefach (SA33) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drefach (SA33) 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 Drefach (SA33)
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Drefach (SA33). Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Drefach (SA33) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Drefach (SA33) were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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