Llanrwst, Conwy Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llanrwst, Conwy.
Conwy · Wales · Town
About Llanrwst
Llanrwst is a vibrant market town located in Conwy County Borough, Wales, along the scenic east bank of the River Conwy and the A470 road. Historically rooted in the wool trade, the town is now a tourism hub, attracting visitors with its rich heritage, including notable structures such as 17th-century chapels and the Parish Church of St Grwst, which houses the stone coffin of Llywelyn the Great. With a population of 3,128 as of the 2021 census, Llanrwst offers a unique blend of historical charm and accessibility to the nearby Snowdonia National Park, making it a significant area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,583 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Conwy
- Parliamentary constituency: Bangor Aberconwy
- LSOA: Conwy 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Llanrwst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llanrwst.
- 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 Llanrwst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Llanrwst.
- - Bryn Hyfryd Farm School Bank Road Llanrwst LL26 0HU
Approval of condition no 3 (Programme of Archaeological Work) of planning approval 0/51094 (Application for Reserved Matters seeking approval of the details of the appearance, landscaping, layout and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-01-23
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A brief summary of Llanrwst in Conwy
Llanrwst is a vibrant market town located in Conwy County Borough, Wales, along the scenic east bank of the River Conwy and the A470 road. Historically rooted in the wool trade, the town is now a tourism hub, attracting visitors with its rich heritage, including notable structures such as 17th-century chapels and the Parish Church of St Grwst, which houses the stone coffin of Llywelyn the Great. With a population of 3,128 as of the 2021 census, Llanrwst offers a unique blend of historical charm and accessibility to the nearby Snowdonia National Park, making it a significant area for planning applications.
Property prices in Llanrwst show an average sale price of £278,583, 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 Llanrwst a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llanrwst 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 Llanrwst
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Llanrwst. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Llanrwst.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Llanrwst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Llanrwst were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1).
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