Montgomery, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Montgomery, Powys.
Powys · Wales · Town
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- LSOA: Powys 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
7 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 - - The Little Gallery Broad Street Montgomery SY15 6PH
Construction of glazed canopy to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-07-31
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 - - Cartref Princes Street Montgomery SY15 6PY
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | 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.
Property prices in Montgomery show an average sale price of £303,422, 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 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, 3 planning applications were submitted near Montgomery. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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.
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 Montgomery were listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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