Llangathen, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Llangathen, Carmarthenshire.

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About Llangathen

Llangathen is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, which also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Cilsân. As of the 2011 census, the population of Llangathen stood at 507, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for local planning applications and developments.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Carmarthenshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
• LSOA: Carmarthenshire 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Llangathen.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Llangathen based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Llangathen.

1. - Land adjacent to Lluest, Llangathen, Carmarthen, SA32 8QD
   Demolition of existing agricultural sheds to facilitate a detached dwellinghouse which includes the incorporation of an existing stone barn
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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2. - Land off Mount Road, Llangathen
   Demolition of existing agricultural sheds and construction of a detached dwellinghouse and garage (incorporating part of existing stone barn), with a retention of existing frontage stone barn for anci
   Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-24
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3. - Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen, SA32 8QH
   Discharge of Condition 3 on PL/02691 (Written Scheme of Investigation)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-27
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4. - Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen, SA32 8QH
   Remove three trees (2x yew and 1x willow). Plant six new trees (3x yew, 2x beech, 1x Japanese Stewartia)
   Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Llangathen in Carmarthenshire

Llangathen is a village and community in Carmarthenshire, Wales, which also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Cilsân. As of the 2011 census, the population of Llangathen stood at 507, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be relevant for local planning applications and developments.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Llangathen a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Llangathen. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

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

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Llangathen were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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• 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.