Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd.
Gwynedd · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Garndolbenmaen are administered by Gwynedd Council. View the full Gwynedd Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Garndolbenmaen
Garndolbenmaen is a small village in Gwynedd, Wales, situated near the A487 and approximately 6 miles northwest of Porthmadog. It is part of the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a total population of around 1,300, while Garndolbenmaen itself is home to about 300 residents. The area is served by the local Welsh language paper, Y Ffynnon, making it an important hub for community engagement.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £299,764 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gwynedd
- Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- LSOA: Gwynedd 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garndolbenmaen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Garndolbenmaen.
- 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 Garndolbenmaen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Garndolbenmaen.
- - Bryn Awelon, Garndolbenmaen. LL51 9UJ
Construction of detached two storey 3 bay garage with office on first floor
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Tyddyn Drain, Garndolbenmaen, LL519UJ
Codi modurdy / Construction of garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2017-11-03
View full details - - Tyddyn Drain, Garndolbenmaen, LL519UJ
Demolition of existing side and rear sections of dwelling and replacement single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2017-10-12
View full details - - TY CROES, GARNDOLBENMAEN, GWYNEDD, LL51 9UJ
ESTYNIAD DEULAWR CEFN. / TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2002-01-16
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A brief summary of Garndolbenmaen in Gwynedd
Garndolbenmaen is a small village in Gwynedd, Wales, situated near the A487 and approximately 6 miles northwest of Porthmadog. It is part of the community of Dolbenmaen, which has a total population of around 1,300, while Garndolbenmaen itself is home to about 300 residents. The area is served by the local Welsh language paper, Y Ffynnon, making it an important hub for community engagement.
Property prices in Garndolbenmaen show an average sale price of £299,764, 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 Garndolbenmaen a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Garndolbenmaen 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 Garndolbenmaen
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Garndolbenmaen. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of -96 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 Garndolbenmaen.
The average decision time of -96 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Garndolbenmaen were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.