How long do planning decisions take near Hendy-Gwyn?

The average planning decision time near Hendy-Gwyn is 78 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 Hendy-Gwyn?

The planning approval rate near Hendy-Gwyn is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hendy-Gwyn?

The most common type of planning application near Hendy-Gwyn is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hendy-Gwyn?

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Hendy-Gwyn, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hendy-Gwyn, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Hendy-Gwyn are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hendy-Gwyn

Whitland is a town and community located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It serves as a hub for local development and planning initiatives, making it an important area for those interested in planning applications and community projects.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £311,240 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 027D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hendy-Gwyn.

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 Hendy-Gwyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Hendy-Gwyn.

- Land to the rear of Ty Bryan, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HH
Erection of a dwelling with associated parking provision, landscaping and Improvement to public Right of Way
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Land adjacent to Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HP
Reserved Matters to Outline PL/02934 (Outline (major) application for residential development (including affordable element) together with new vehicular access and associated parking and landscaping (
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-09-26
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A brief summary of Hendy-Gwyn in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Hendy-Gwyn show an average sale price of £311,240, 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 Hendy-Gwyn a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Hendy-Gwyn

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hendy-Gwyn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hendy-Gwyn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Hendy-Gwyn were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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