Drefach (SA14), Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Drefach (SA14), Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Drefach (SA14) are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Drefach (SA14)
Drefach is a charming village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 8 miles west of Carmarthen and 3.3 miles north of St Clears. Nestled alongside the Afon Dewi Fawr, Drefach is strategically positioned near the junction of the B4298 and B4299 roads, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and developments in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £235,153 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 025D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Drefach (SA14).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Drefach (SA14).
- 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 (SA14) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Drefach (SA14).
- - Land adjoining Pros Ceiron, Heol Tyisaf, Drefach, Llanelli, SA14 7DB
Discharge of Conditions 7, 8, 9 and 10 of PL/08122 (Landscaping Scheme, Biodiversity Enhancements, Boundary Treatments, Tree Plan)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Dyffryn Villa, Mary Street, Drefach, Llanelli, SA14 7BG
Construction of a garage in rear garden to replace an existing sub-standard structure [Resubmission of PL/08291 Refused on 29/11/2024]
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-14
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A brief summary of Drefach (SA14) in Carmarthenshire
Drefach is a charming village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 8 miles west of Carmarthen and 3.3 miles north of St Clears. Nestled alongside the Afon Dewi Fawr, Drefach is strategically positioned near the junction of the B4298 and B4299 roads, making it an important consideration for local planning applications and developments in the area.
Property prices in Drefach (SA14) show an average sale price of £235,153, 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 Drefach (SA14) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Drefach (SA14) 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 (SA14)
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Drefach (SA14). Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Drefach (SA14).
The average decision time of 44 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 (SA14) were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 78% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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