Machynlleth, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Machynlleth, Powys.
Powys · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Machynlleth are administered by Powys County Council. View the full Powys County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Machynlleth
Machynlleth is a market town and community located in the picturesque Dyfi Valley of Powys, Wales, positioned at the crossroads of the A487 and A489 roads. With a population that grew from 2,147 in 2001 to 2,235 in 2011, it serves as a focal point for local planning applications and development. Often colloquially known as "Mach," the town offers a rich historical context within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,256 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- LSOA: Powys 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Machynlleth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Machynlleth.
- 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 Machynlleth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
386 planning applications found near Machynlleth.
- - 33 Heol Maengwyn Machynlleth Powys SY20 8EB
Change of use of ground floor from shop to a bar
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - 26/0127/FUL - Gardd Lledfair Market Garden South West Of The Plas Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth Powys SY20 8ER
Erection of buildings, polytunnel and fencing together with creation of a new access and parking area for a market garden
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Powys | Date: 2026-02-23 - - Gardd Lledfair Market Garden South West Of The Plas Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth Powys SY20 8ER
Erection of buildings, polytunnel and fencing together with creation of a new access and parking area for a market garden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 5 Penrallt Street Machynlleth SY20 8AG
Internal and external alterations to include new windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - Owain Glyndwr Centre, Community Centre And Premises 67-69 Maengwyn Street Machynlleth SY20 8EE
Internal and external alterations to include alterations to internal layout, installation of lift, roof and window repairs, secondary glazing, replacement of steel windows, insulation to external wall
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Former Gasworks Site Gasworks Lane Machynlleth Powys SY20 8BY
Discharge of condition 6, 12 and 15 of planning approval 24/1117/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Store Rear Of Arvonia Bakery House 14 Maengwyn Street Machynlleth Powys SY20 8AE
Demolition of former bakehouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Store Rear Of Arvonia Bakery House 14 Maengwyn Street Machynlleth Powys SY20 8AE
Demolition of bakehouse and the erection of 3 affordable dwellings and associated works
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Capel Y Graig Graig Fach Machynlleth Powys SY20 8AP
Certificate of lawfulness (section 191) for an existing use - use of chapel as residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - White Lion Inn 10 Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth Powys SY20 8DN
Erection of storage timber structure and installation of Solar PV to rear roof elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - Co-Op Food 80 - 88 Maengwyn Street Machynlleth Powys SY20 8EA
Illuminated digital display screen positioned inside the store
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 26 - 27 Poplar Square Machynlleth SY20 8BX
Change of use of former workshops and builders yard into two new market dwellings. Erection of rear extensions and demolition of lean to garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - 35 Penrallt Street Machynlleth Powys SY20 8AG
Discharge of condition 7 of planning permission 23/0408/HH
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-02-07
View full details - - 14 Arvonia Bakery House, Store Rear Of Maengwyn Street Machynlleth SY20 8DT
Demolition of dilapidated former bakehouse and construction of a terrace of 3 two bedroom affordable renting dwellings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - 14 Arvonia Bakery House, Store Rear Of Arvonia Bakery House 14 Maengwyn Street Machynlleth Powys
Demolition of dilapidated former bakehouse
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-01-14
View full details - - Plas Kennels The Plas Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth Powys SY20 8EU
Discharge of conditions 4 and 13 of planning approval 23/1920/LBC
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Plas Stables Machynlleth Powys SY20 8EU
Section 19 application to vary condition 2 of planning application 23/1920/LBC
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-12-18
View full details - - Plas Stables Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth SY20 8EU
Part -discharge of condition 11 of planning approval 23/1920/LBC Roofing details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Plas Stables Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth SY20 8EU
Section 73 to vary condition 2 of Planning permission 23/1919/FUL in relation to approved plans
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-12-04
View full details - - Plas Stables The Plas Heol Pentrerhedyn Machynlleth SY20 8EU
Discharge of condition 12 of listed building consent 23/1920/LBC in relation to pointing
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-10-07
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A brief summary of Machynlleth in Powys
Machynlleth is a market town and community located in the picturesque Dyfi Valley of Powys, Wales, positioned at the crossroads of the A487 and A489 roads. With a population that grew from 2,147 in 2001 to 2,235 in 2011, it serves as a focal point for local planning applications and development. Often colloquially known as "Mach," the town offers a rich historical context within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire.
Property prices in Machynlleth show an average sale price of £238,256, 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 Machynlleth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Machynlleth 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 Machynlleth
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Machynlleth. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Machynlleth.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Machynlleth were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (14), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 5 applications
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