Montgomery, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Montgomery, Powys.
Powys · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Montgomery are administered by Powys County Council. View the full Powys County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Montgomery
Montgomery, located in Powys, Wales, serves as the historic county town of Montgomeryshire and is positioned just 1 mile from the England-Wales border. The town boasts significant historical sites, including Montgomery Castle, initiated in 1223, and a parish church established shortly thereafter. Other notable attractions include The Old Bell Museum, Offa's Dyke Path, Robber's Grave, and remnants of the town wall, alongside the impressive Iron Age hill fort of Ffridd Faldwyn to the northwest. These features make Montgomery a point of interest for planning applications related to heritage and development in the region.
Population: 1,295
District: Montgomery
Website: https://www.montgomery-wales.co.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- LSOA: Powys 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Montgomery.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Montgomery.
- 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 Montgomery based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Montgomery.
- - Castle Kitchen Broad Street Montgomery Powys SY15 6PH
Form new opening in wall from kitchen into store room, block up external door, replace asbestos roof with slate and line internal walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Oakfield Lodge Workshops Gaol Road Montgomery Powys SY15 6QR
Demolition of existing workshop and erection of detached dwelling, landscaping and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - The Cottage Inn Forden Road Montgomery SY15 6QT
Demolition of brick single storey garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - The Little Gallery Broad Street Montgomery SY15 6PH
Convert store room to an accessible wc, reopening of blocked up doorway and blocking up of existing door. The erection of an outside glazed canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Cartref Princes Street Montgomery SY15 6PY
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Land At Lymore Estate Lymore Montgomery Powys SY15 6RE
Application under Part 24 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO 1995 for the installation of lattice tower, equipment cabinets and ancillary equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Montgomery in Powys
Montgomery, located in Powys, Wales, serves as the historic county town of Montgomeryshire and is positioned just 1 mile from the England-Wales border. The town boasts significant historical sites, including Montgomery Castle, initiated in 1223, and a parish church established shortly thereafter. Other notable attractions include The Old Bell Museum, Offa's Dyke Path, Robber's Grave, and remnants of the town wall, alongside the impressive Iron Age hill fort of Ffridd Faldwyn to the northwest. These features make Montgomery a point of interest for planning applications related to heritage and development in the region. The Town has a population of approximately 1,295. It sits within the Montgomery district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Montgomery a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Montgomery planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.montgomery-wales.co.uk. 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 Montgomery
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Montgomery. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Montgomery may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Montgomery slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Montgomery were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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