Gurnos, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gurnos, Powys.
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About Gurnos
Gurnos is a community located in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough of Wales, primarily encompassing the Gurnos Estate. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 5,280, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 020F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gurnos.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gurnos.
- 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 Gurnos based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Gurnos.
- - 68 Wind Road Ystradgynlais SA9 1AH
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of new single story rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 41 Gorof Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 1DY
Demolition of garage and proposed single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-05-03
View full details - - 22 Cwmphil Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 1DE
Proposed single storey extension, internal alterations and renovations
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 39 Gorof Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 1DX
Demolish of existing garage to form a single storey annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - 41 Gorof Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 1DY
Householder application to replace a boundary wall and for the creation of access on Gorof road (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 46 Glantawe Park Ystradgynlais SA9 1AE
Proposed single storey rear extension with integrated garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - 65 Gorof Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea SA9 1DX
Building of new extension and adding Utility Room, en-suite and wet room. Renovations to existing building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2022-05-03
View full details - - 25 Gyrnosfa Lower CWMTWRCH Swansea Powys SA9 1DR
Householder: Proposed rear single storey conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2017-11-06
View full details - - 7 Heol Aaron Lower CWMTWRCH Swansea SA9 1EA
Householder: Erection of single storey extension and creation of disabled access ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2015-05-27
View full details - - 28 Gorof Road Lower CWMTWRCH Swansea SA9 1DX
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed Use): Erection of side conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Powys | Date: 2014-12-10
View full details - - 30 Gorof Road Ystradgynlais Powys SA9 1DX
Demolition of existing and erection of single dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2008-11-04
View full details - - 36 Gorof Road Lower CWMTWRCH Ystradgynlais Swansea SA9 1DX
Outline application for erection of dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Powys | Date: 2008-02-11
View full details - - 11 Heol Abram Ystradgynlais Powys SA9 1EB
Full: Erection of a side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2008-01-02
View full details - - 61 Gorof Road Ystradgynlais Powys SA9 1DX
Proposed conservatory
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2007-10-16
View full details - - 30 Gorof Road Ystradgynlais Powys SA9 1DX
Demolition of existing and erection of single dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2007-09-21
View full details - - 32 Gyrnosfa, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea
Erection of extension to front of house
Status: Unresolved | Council: Powys | Date: 2006-10-14
View full details - - 32 Gorof Road, Gurnos, Ystradgynlais
Construction of 4 no. detached 5 bedroom houses
Status: Unresolved | Council: Powys | Date: 2006-05-24
View full details - - Land Adj 53 Gorof Road Lower Cwmtwrch Swansea Powys SA9 1DX
Reserved Matters application (B/05/0215) for erection of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Powys | Date: 2006-05-04
View full details - - 53 Gorof Road, Lower Cwmtwrch, Swansea
Two storey stone/concrete dwelling on adjoining land
Status: Unresolved | Council: Powys | Date: 2005-07-21
View full details - - 32 Gorof Road, Ystradgynlais
Outline application for demolition of factory unit and re-build 4 houses
Status: Unresolved | Type: Outline | Council: Powys | Date: 2005-05-31
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A brief summary of Gurnos in Powys
Gurnos is a community located in the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough of Wales, primarily encompassing the Gurnos Estate. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 5,280, making it a significant area for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
Property prices in Gurnos show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Gurnos a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gurnos 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 Gurnos
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Gurnos. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Gurnos.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Gurnos slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Gurnos were full planning applications (7). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.