Lower Town, Pembrokeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Town, Pembrokeshire.
Pembrokeshire · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Town are administered by Pembrokeshire County Council. View the full Pembrokeshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Town
Lower Town, a historic neighbourhood in Pembrokeshire, boasts roots dating back to 1826, making it the oldest area in the region. Primarily residential, it also encompasses the vibrant Byward Market area to the south-west, offering a mix of commercial and community spaces. This unique blend of history and modern living makes Lower Town a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,391 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Pembrokeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
- LSOA: Pembrokeshire 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Town.
- 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 Lower Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lower Town.
- - 3, Bridge Street, LOWER TOWN, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, SA65 9LX
Discharge of Condition 2 (materials) of Planning Permission 25/0736/PA (Provision of garden shed/studio with more traditional corrugated sheeting (partly in retrospect))
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Former Garage Site, Lowertown, SA65 9NB
Discharge of conditions 3 (flood mitigation), 4 (external materials), 5 (external stonework), 12 (biodiversity) & 13 (CEMP) of planning permission 22/0666/PA (Reuse of previously developed site for mi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2025-02-11
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A brief summary of Lower Town in Pembrokeshire
Lower Town, a historic neighbourhood in Pembrokeshire, boasts roots dating back to 1826, making it the oldest area in the region. Primarily residential, it also encompasses the vibrant Byward Market area to the south-west, offering a mix of commercial and community spaces. This unique blend of history and modern living makes Lower Town a notable location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Lower Town show an average sale price of £216,391, 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 Lower Town a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Town 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 Lower Town
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Lower Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Lower Town slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Town were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% 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.