Machynys, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Machynys, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
About Machynys
Machynys, located just south of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales, has transitioned from its 19th-century roots as an industrial hub, home to brickworks and tinplate factories, to a revitalized coastal area. Following the cessation of industrial activity in the mid-20th century and subsequent demolition of the original structures, the site has been transformed into a golf course as part of the Llanelli Waterside regeneration plan, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,004 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Machynys.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Machynys.
- 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 Machynys based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Machynys.
- - 38 Rhes Brickyard Row, Llanelli, SA15 2EN
The proposal qualifies as permitted development because the single‑storey rear extension projects no more than 4m from the existing rear wall of the dwelling and remains under 4m in overall height, in
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 20 School Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AY
To turn a closed family centre back into a domestic dwelling. Change from D1 to C3
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Land at Machynys Golf Club, Nicklaus Avenue, Llanelli
Installation of 12no. electrical upstands, associated infrastructure including sub-station, underground cabling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 28 Springfields, Llanelli, SA15 2DB
Proposed rear dormer roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Machynys in Carmarthenshire
Machynys, located just south of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales, has transitioned from its 19th-century roots as an industrial hub, home to brickworks and tinplate factories, to a revitalized coastal area. Following the cessation of industrial activity in the mid-20th century and subsequent demolition of the original structures, the site has been transformed into a golf course as part of the Llanelli Waterside regeneration plan, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Machynys show an average sale price of £199,004, 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 Machynys a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Machynys 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 Machynys
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Machynys. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Machynys.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Machynys were full planning applications (9), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.