Furnace (SA15), Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furnace (SA15), Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Furnace (SA15) are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Furnace (SA15)
Furnace is a village located near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales, known for its historical significance tied to the furnace established by Alexander Raby prior to the village's development. While the main furnace structure still stands, it currently remains in a state of neglect and ruin, presenting potential considerations for planning applications focused on heritage conservation and redevelopment in the area.
District: Carmarthenshire
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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 024B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furnace (SA15).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furnace (SA15).
- 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 (SA15) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Furnace (SA15).
- - 6 Stradey Road, Llanelli, SA15 4ET
Replace existing glass conservatory with extension and a first storey extension over existing ground floor extension to the side elevation. Propose to clad the upper half of the side and front elevati
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 49 Old Road, Llanelli, SA15 3HR
Proposed part demolition works and construction of basement and ground floor extension, remodelling of existing dormer addition to rear and two storey extension and lobby area with associated car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 4 Cae Delyn Close, Llanelli, SA15 4LD
Application for Tree works to trees subject to TPO (S17) : remove one Larch tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 2 Pentrepoeth Road, Llanelli, SA15 4HG
Change the use of Number 2 Pentrepoeth Road from a D1 to a C3 for a residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 44 Old Road, Llanelli, SA15 3HP
Proposed rear first floor balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Parc Howard, Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, SA15 3LJ
Four 2.5mm aluminium panel signs affixed to railings at the four public entrances
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - Beauty Salon, 1 Luton Terrace, New Road, Llanelli, SA15 4HR
Remove existing window to allow for a door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - LAND AT, THE DINGLE, YNYS Y CWM ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 4HA
FRONT DOUBLE STOREY EXTENSION, SIDE AND REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND A DETACHED GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-08-16
View full details - - 31 STRADEY ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 4ET
PROPOSED REAR LOWER GROUND FLOOR AND GROUND FLOOR KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-08-08
View full details - - PARK HOWARD MANSION, PARC HOWARD, LLANELLI, SA15 3HP
TO CHANGE THE USE OF A FORMER SPORTS COURT TO PROVIDE A CAR PARK FACILITY FOR USE BY VISITORS TO THE PARK, INCORPORATING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ACCESS ROAD LINKING TO OLD ROAD
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-05-02
View full details - - 7 SPOWART AVENUE, LLANELLI, SA15 3HY
DOUBLE STOREY EXTENSION WITH PITCHED ROOF
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-04-24
View full details - - 31 STRADEY ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 4ET
PROPOSED REAR LOWER GROUND FLOOR AND GROUND FLOOR KITCHEN / LOUNGE EXTENSION WITH BALCONY ABOVE
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-04-20
View full details - - LAND ADJACENT TO, 26 STRADEY ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 4ET
PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A GROUND FLOOR STUDIO APARTMENT
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-03-30
View full details - - 5 SPOWART AVENUE, LLANELLI, SA15 3HY
DOUBLE STORY EXTENSION WITH A MONO PITCHED ROOF
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-02-27
View full details - - 24 ROLAND AVENUE, LLANELLI, SA15 3HU
RETENTION AND COMPLETION OF DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND FIRST FLOOR GAMES ROOM NOT BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANNING PERMISSION S/31836 APPROVED ON THE 27/05/15
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-10-17
View full details - - STRADEY PARK HOTEL, YNYS Y CWM ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 4HN
PROPOSED CONSERVATORY EXTENSION TO SPA
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-10-11
View full details - - 72 OLD ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 3HP
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION ABOVE EXISTING GARAGE TO PROVIDE BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-09-14
View full details - - LLWYNEITHIN, PENTREPOETH ROAD, FURNACE, LLANELLI, SA15 4HE
TREE WORKS SUBJECT TO TPO - TPO/S5
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-09-01
View full details - - THE LOWER DELL, THE DELL, LLANELLI, SA15 4EE
RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING FOR NEW ACCESS GATES
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-07-21
View full details - - 6 CAE DELYN CLOSE, FURNACE, LLANELLI, SA15 4LD
TREE WORKS SUBJECT TO TPO - TPO/S17
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2016-06-16
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A brief summary of Furnace (SA15) in Carmarthenshire
Furnace is a village located near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales, known for its historical significance tied to the furnace established by Alexander Raby prior to the village's development. While the main furnace structure still stands, it currently remains in a state of neglect and ruin, presenting potential considerations for planning applications focused on heritage conservation and redevelopment in the area. It sits within the Carmarthenshire district.
Property prices in Furnace (SA15) 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 Furnace (SA15) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Furnace (SA15) 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 Furnace (SA15)
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Furnace (SA15). Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Furnace (SA15).
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Furnace (SA15) were full planning applications (22), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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