Llanelli, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · Town
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: £199,004 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Llanelli.
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
21 planning applications found near Llanelli.
- - 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 - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | 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: Undecided | Type: Heritage | 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: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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 - - 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: Undecided | Type: Full | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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 - - 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
View full details - - Aldi Supermarket, Swanfield Place, Llanelli, SA15 3PW
Discharge of Conditions 4, 9 and 12 on PL/09165 (Biodiversity Enhancement, Noise Management Plan and External Plant)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 40 Murray Street, Llanelli, SA15 1DJ
Proposed conversion of existing pub to 4 no. residential flats and proposed construction of a one storey flat at the rear of the existing building (resubmission of PL/09096 refused on 02.06.25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - The Lemon Tree, 2 Prospect Place, Llanelli, SA15 3PT
New signs to front and rear of a Listed Building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - 20 Murray Street, Llanelli, SA15 1DZ
Proposed Office Alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Zion Baptist Chapel, Park Street, Llanelli, SA15 3YN
To create a mural on the external side elevation of building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - The Lemon Tree, 2 Prospect Place, Llanelli, SA15 3PT
1) A new projecting sign with 2 Swan neck Lights. (Static white light). 2) The existing fascia is to be re-branded with 4 Swan neck Lights. (Static white light). All lighting to be traditional swan-ne
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - 6 Cowell Street, Llanelli, SA15 1UU
Certificate of Lawful Development - Hairdressers
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - St Elli Centre, Llanelli, SA15 1SH
Change of use from Use Class A1 (shops) to Use Class A2 (financial and professional Services) and installation of ATM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - St Elli Centre, Llanelli, SA15 1SH
Advertisement consent for the change of use from Use Class A1 (shops) to Use Class A2 (financial and professional Services), installation of ATM with advertisement, illuminated projecting sign, and co
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-04-25
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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 £199,004, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Llanelli. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Llanelli.
The average decision time of 49 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 (15), amendments (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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