Llanafan, Ceredigion Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llanafan, Ceredigion.
Ceredigion · Wales · settlement
About Llanafan
Llanafan is a quaint village located between Tregaron and Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales, approximately ten miles from both towns. The village is named after its parish church, St Afan's, which serves the nearby Trawsgoed Estate and is believed to have been established in the 7th century by its namesake saint. Additionally, Llanafan features a primary school, originally founded in 1856 by Ernest Vaughan, the 4th Earl of Lisburne, known then as the Earl of Lisburne School, contributing to the village's local heritage and community infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,160 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Ceredigion
- Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
- LSOA: Ceredigion 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Llanafan.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llanafan.
- 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 Llanafan based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Llanafan.
- - PENYBRYN, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Erection of one dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Llanafan Womens Institute, Bronheulog, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Reduction in size of cast concrete curbstones outside the front elevation of the cottage, to either side of the door to give access to wheelchair users, people with disabilities and/or those with mobi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Llanafan Womens Institute, Bronheulog, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Reduction in size of cast concrete curbstones outside the front elevation of the cottage, to either side of the door to give access to wheelchair users, people with disabilities and/or those with mobi
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Bryn Hyfryd, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Erection of a single story extension on the side of the house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Yr Hen Ysgol Llanafan, SY23 4AZ
Change of use of the old school building currently used as a holiday let into a living/working unit comprising of a 3 bed living accommodation and a workshop/office area.
Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2023-12-05
View full details - - Penybryn, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Erection of one dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Tynfron, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
To discharge condition 8 of Planning Permission A211090 -Proposed alterations and extension to the existing farmhouse inclusive of a change of use of part of the adjoining outbuilding into residential
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Ty'r Ysgol, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4AZ
Construction of a garden room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Ty'r Ysgol, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4AZ
Proposed construction of a garden room
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Tynfron, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4BA
Proposed alterations and extension to the existing farmhouse inclusive of a change of use of part of the adjoining outbuilding into residential use.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2021-11-12
View full details - - Yr Hen Ysgol Llanafan, SY23 4AZ
Removal / Variation of condition 1 & 2 of planning permission A151025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2020-10-29
View full details - - Noddfa, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4AZ
Erection of an agricultural shed for storage of machinery and fodder.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2019-07-30
View full details - - Penybryn, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4BA
Erection of stable block with concrete hardstanding and gabion retaining wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2016-03-03
View full details - - Penybryn, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4BA
Erection of steel framed hay barn and site levelling works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2016-03-03
View full details - - Llanafan Primary School, Llanafan, SY23 4AY
Change of use of the existing redundant school into a holiday let accommodation. Demolition of the existing flat roof extension and the erection of a smaller single storey extension. Installation of 5
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2015-12-16
View full details - - Rathdra Gunmor, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY25 6DT
Erection of a two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2015-04-28
View full details - - Ty'r Ysgol, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4AZ
Demolition of two chimneys rebuild as existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2014-03-03
View full details - - Ty'r Ysgol, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4AZ
Demolition of two chimneys rebuild as existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2014-03-03
View full details - - 16 Maesyfelin, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4BN
Erection of a two storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2013-07-15
View full details - - Tynfron, Llanafan, Aberystwyth, SY23 4BA
Erection of an extension and alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2013-04-19
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A brief summary of Llanafan in Ceredigion
Llanafan is a quaint village located between Tregaron and Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales, approximately ten miles from both towns. The village is named after its parish church, St Afan's, which serves the nearby Trawsgoed Estate and is believed to have been established in the 7th century by its namesake saint. Additionally, Llanafan features a primary school, originally founded in 1856 by Ernest Vaughan, the 4th Earl of Lisburne, known then as the Earl of Lisburne School, contributing to the village's local heritage and community infrastructure.
Property prices in Llanafan show an average sale price of £250,160, 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 Llanafan a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llanafan 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 Llanafan
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Llanafan. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Llanafan may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Llanafan were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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.