How long do planning decisions take near New Wells?

The average planning decision time near New Wells is 131 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near New Wells?

The planning approval rate near New Wells is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Wells?

The most common type of planning application near New Wells is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Wells?

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New Wells, Powys Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Wells, Powys.

Powys · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in New Wells are administered by Powys County Council. View the full Powys County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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: Shropshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Shropshire
LSOA: Shropshire 030E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Wells.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Wells.

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 New Wells based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of New Wells in Powys

New Wells is a settlement located in Powys, Wales.

Property prices in New Wells 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 New Wells a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Wells 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 New Wells

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near New Wells. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 131 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 New Wells.

With an average of 131 days, decisions near New Wells take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near New Wells were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).

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