Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Llanelli are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Llanelli
Llanelli, located in Carmarthenshire and the preserved county of Dyfed, Wales, is the largest town in the region. Situated at the estuary of the River Loughor, this market town combines a rich history with a vibrant community, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 25,359 (2021)
District: Carmarthenshire
Website: http://www.llanellitowncouncil.gov.uk/
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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 023B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llanelli.
- 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 Llanelli based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
447 planning applications found near Llanelli.
- - 17 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YB
Change of use of 17 Stepney Street, Llanelli from mixed Use Class A1/A3 to Sui Generis (betting office), external alterations, and advertisement consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 17 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YB
Change of use of 17 Stepney Street, Llanelli from mixed Use Class A1/A3 to Sui Generis (betting office), external alterations, and advertisement consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Affalon House Care Home, 2 Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, SA15 3JG
Discharge of Condition 4 on PL/10701 (Plans)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - To the front of Nationwide, 47 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3QQ
Installation of stand alone frame with defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets for community use, in the vicinity a Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 5 Spowart Avenue, Llanelli, SA15 3HY
Conversion and extension of existing single storey semi-detached garage, incorporating rear and side extensions with carport at ground floor level, and the addition of a dormer roof to provide two bed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 40 Murray Street, Llanelli, SA15 1DJ
Proposed HMO and proposed change of the use of the public house from an A3 use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 2, 4, 4A, 6 & 8 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3UP
Non-Material Amendment to PL/00194 (Amendment to the list of approved plans listed under Condition 2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 30 Spowart Avenue, Llanelli, SA15 3LA
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - Affalon House Care Home, 2 Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, SA15 3JG
Creation of an external access door for maintenance of existing lift equipment together with extending stone wall and railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Affalon House Care Home, 2 Felinfoel Road, Llanelli, SA15 3JG
Creation of an external access door for maintenance of existing lift equipment together with extending stone wall and railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Sanshirokwai Judo Club, Old Castle Road, Llanelli, SA15 2SN
Non-Material Amendment to PL/06504 (Amended plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Parc Y Dre, Park View Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 3HA
Installation of 2 No. 15m and 2 No.16 m high flood light columns with associated LED lighting units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - No. 8 - 70, Sunny Hill, Llanelli, SA15 3JN
Non-Material Amendment to PL/08092 (Changes to fenestration of stair core windows to each block. Existing external doors to stair cores to be retained and repainted (RAL 7032 'Pebble Grey' to match ne
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land adjacent to 58 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3TN
Relocation of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a proposed Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land adjacent to 58 Stepney Street, Llanelli, SA15 3TN
Relocation of the existing BT phone box to facilitate the installation of a proposed Global street hub, including the associated display of advertisements on both sides of the unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 10, 12 and 14 Bridge Street, Llanelli, SA15 3UF
Discharge of Conditions 3 and 5 on PL/00894 (Materials and Windows)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Land at rear of Park View Terrace, Llanelli, SA15 3HA
4 open storage units
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 8 Coldstream Street, Llanelli, SA15 3BH
Conversion of single dwelling into two self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Parc Y Dre, Park Crescent, Llanelli
Removal of existing green fencing panels around skate park and the erection of proposed 1200mm high galvanised steel hoop top fencing and gates to the perimeter of the existing skate park and outdoor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - 2-4 Station Road, Llanelli, SA15 1AB
Change of use of a self contained office let into a 2 bed residential let and associated work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-19
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A brief summary of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire
Llanelli, located in Carmarthenshire and the preserved county of Dyfed, Wales, is the largest town in the region. Situated at the estuary of the River Loughor, this market town combines a rich history with a vibrant community, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 25,359 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Carmarthenshire district.
Property prices in Llanelli 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 Llanelli a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llanelli planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.llanellitowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Llanelli
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Llanelli. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Llanelli maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Llanelli were full planning applications (34), amendments (6), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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