Llywel, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llywel, Powys.
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About Llywel
Llywel is a quaint village and community in Powys, Wales, situated on the A40, approximately 4 miles west of Sennybridge. The village is intersected by the Afon Gwydderig river, near its source, and serves as a part of the larger Trecastle settlement. With a population that declined from 524 in 2001 to 497 in 2011, Llywel offers a unique rural setting for planning applications, reflecting its historical roots in Brecknockshire.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £291,222 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Powys 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Llywel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llywel.
- 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 Llywel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Llywel.
- - Twyn Y Felin Llywel Brecon Powys LD3 8UE
Agricultural shed for storage of grains, wood and machinery and all associated works (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Llywel in Powys
Llywel is a quaint village and community in Powys, Wales, situated on the A40, approximately 4 miles west of Sennybridge. The village is intersected by the Afon Gwydderig river, near its source, and serves as a part of the larger Trecastle settlement. With a population that declined from 524 in 2001 to 497 in 2011, Llywel offers a unique rural setting for planning applications, reflecting its historical roots in Brecknockshire.
Property prices in Llywel show an average sale price of £291,222, 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 Llywel a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llywel 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 Llywel
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Llywel. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Llywel may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 145 days, decisions near Llywel take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Llywel were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% 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.