How long do planning decisions take near Freshwater East?

The average planning decision time near Freshwater East is 70 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 Freshwater East?

The planning approval rate near Freshwater East is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Freshwater East?

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

How can I track planning applications near Freshwater East?

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Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire.

Pembrokeshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Freshwater East

Freshwater East is a picturesque village located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, perched on cliffs that provide stunning views over a beautiful bay. Situated about 7 miles from Pembroke and just 2 miles south of Lamphey, this village falls within the parish and community of Lamphey. Notably, Freshwater East boasts a Green Coast Award Beach, highlighting its natural beauty and commitment to environmental quality, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £231,305 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Pembrokeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid and South Pembrokeshire
LSOA: Pembrokeshire 015A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Freshwater East.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Freshwater East based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Freshwater East.

- Portclew House, Portclew Road, Freshwater East, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, SA71 5LA
Expansion of Portclew Guesthouse and Holiday Cottages business including removal of redundant modern farm buildings to create function/venue building and guest pool/leisure facility building; plus 5no
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pembroke Coast | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Freshwater East in Pembrokeshire

Property prices in Freshwater East show an average sale price of £231,305, 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 Freshwater East a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Freshwater East includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Freshwater East

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Freshwater East. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Freshwater East.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Freshwater East slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Freshwater East were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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