How long do planning decisions take near Johnstown?

The average planning decision time near Johnstown is 34 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 Johnstown?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Johnstown?

The most common type of planning application near Johnstown is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Johnstown?

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Johnstown, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Johnstown, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Johnstown

Carmarthen, the county town of Carmarthenshire, is situated on the River Towy, approximately 8 miles north of Carmarthen Bay. With a population of 14,636 as of the 2021 census, it is historically significant as the site of a Roman town and is considered one of the oldest towns in Wales. Originally comprising two settlements—Old Carmarthen and New Carmarthen—merged in 1546, it was once the most populous borough in Wales during the 16th to 18th centuries. Today, Carmarthen's rich heritage and evolving urban landscape make it a focal point for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £254,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Johnstown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Johnstown.

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 Johnstown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Johnstown.

- Countrywide, Alltycnap Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3NE
Change of Use Industrial Unit to Mixed Use (A1 Bakers/Sandwich Shop/Deli and B1/B2/B8) Use with Associated External Alterations and Parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-19
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- Former Preseli Bluestone Meats, Royal Oak Meadows, Old St Clears Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3HL
Remodelling of former Preseli Meats units to create 2 sub units. Unit A - oat based health production products, factory. Unit B - garage, MoT and workshop. Together with provision of hand car wash fac
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-02
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- Land at the former BRS Depot, Johnstown, Carmarthen
Change of use to dog day care centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-05-27
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A brief summary of Johnstown in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Johnstown show an average sale price of £254,355, 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 Johnstown a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Johnstown 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 Johnstown

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Johnstown. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

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

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Johnstown were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

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