How long do planning decisions take near Furnace (SA16)?

The average planning decision time near Furnace (SA16) is 76 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 Furnace (SA16)?

The planning approval rate near Furnace (SA16) is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Furnace (SA16)?

The most common type of planning application near Furnace (SA16) is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Furnace (SA16)?

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Furnace (SA16), Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Furnace (SA16), Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Furnace (SA16) are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Furnace (SA16)

Furnace is a village located near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales, known for its historical furnace established by Alexander Raby prior to the village's development. While the main furnace still stands, it is currently in a state of neglect and ruin, offering a unique context for potential planning applications focused on heritage conservation or community revitalization in the area.

District: Carmarthenshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £205,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Furnace (SA16).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furnace (SA16).

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 Furnace (SA16) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Furnace (SA16).

- 58 Ashburnham Road, Pembrey, Llanelli, SA16 0TW
Proposed rear conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-14
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- Ashburnham Hotel, Ashburnham Road, Pembrey, Llanelli, SA16 0TH
Notification of a pop up camping site
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-20
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- Braunton House, The Links, Pembrey, Llanelli, SA16 0HU
Outline application for proposed removal of existing dwelling and construction of 4 detached dormer dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Furnace (SA16) in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Furnace (SA16) show an average sale price of £205,850, 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 Furnace (SA16) a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Furnace (SA16)

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Furnace (SA16). Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Furnace (SA16).

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Furnace (SA16) were full planning applications (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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