Gorslas, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorslas, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Gorslas are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gorslas
Gorslas is a vibrant village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated along the A476 road northwest of Cross Hands, with a population of 4,066 as recorded in the 2011 census. This community is surrounded by several others, including Cefneithin and Penygroes, and encompasses several settlements such as Drefach and Cwmmawr. A significant development in Gorslas is the new primary school, which opened on 7 September 2022, serving as a community hub for local groups to utilize its facilities.
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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 025B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorslas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorslas.
- 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 Gorslas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Gorslas.
- - Oak View, 78 Black Lion Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RU
Proposed change of use of residential outbuilding to a sign making and sign printing premises (B1 Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land adjacent to 1 The Crescent, Penygroes Road, Gorslas, Llanelli
New dwelling and detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Cilgwyn, 23 Black Lion Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 6RS
Retrospective creation of an off road parking facility with provision of drop kerbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 80 Grovehill Park, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 7LF
Discharge of Condition 5 on PL/09095 (Desktop Noise Impact Assessment)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Penygroes Concrete, Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RU
New bulk powder silo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 52 Pen Y Groes Road, Gorslas, Llanelli, SA14 7LA
Discharge of Condition 14 on PL/06236 (Detailed Landscape Design Scheme)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-02
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A brief summary of Gorslas in Carmarthenshire
Gorslas is a vibrant village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated along the A476 road northwest of Cross Hands, with a population of 4,066 as recorded in the 2011 census. This community is surrounded by several others, including Cefneithin and Penygroes, and encompasses several settlements such as Drefach and Cwmmawr. A significant development in Gorslas is the new primary school, which opened on 7 September 2022, serving as a community hub for local groups to utilize its facilities.
Property prices in Gorslas 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 Gorslas a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gorslas 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 Gorslas
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Gorslas. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gorslas.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gorslas were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). 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, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.