How long do planning decisions take near Fforest?

The average planning decision time near Fforest is 43 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 Fforest?

The planning approval rate near Fforest is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fforest?

The most common type of planning application near Fforest is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fforest?

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Fforest, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fforest, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Fforest are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 018B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fforest.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fforest based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Fforest.

- Fforest Ash, Coed Y Bronallt, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0ZW
Non-Material Amendment to PL/06376 (Approved Elevations and Floor Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 172 Squirrel Walk, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0UG
Conversion of garage into living room and provision of ecological enhancement measures
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-23
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- 144 Squirrel Walk, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0UJ
Roof extension with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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- 37 Fforest Road, Hendy, Swansea, SA4 0TN
Installation of a Daikin Edla 09D3V3 Heat Pump
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-02-14
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A brief summary of Fforest in Carmarthenshire

Fforest is a settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Fforest show an average sale price of £182,935, 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 Fforest a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fforest 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 Fforest

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Fforest. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Fforest.

The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fforest were full planning applications (6), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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