How long do planning decisions take near Newtown/Y Drenewydd?

The average planning decision time near Newtown/Y Drenewydd is 84 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 Newtown/Y Drenewydd?

The planning approval rate near Newtown/Y Drenewydd is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newtown/Y Drenewydd?

The most common type of planning application near Newtown/Y Drenewydd is listed building consent applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newtown/Y Drenewydd?

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Newtown/Y Drenewydd, Powys Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newtown/Y Drenewydd, Powys.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,694 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Powys
Parliamentary constituency: Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
LSOA: Powys 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newtown/Y Drenewydd.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newtown/Y Drenewydd.

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 Newtown/Y Drenewydd based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Newtown/Y Drenewydd.

- Morrison Supermarket Pool Road Newtown Powys SY16 3AH
Display of non-illuminated fascia signage
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Powys | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Vastre Industrial Estate, Unit 12 Heol Vastre Newtown SY16 1DZ
Change of use of unit to D2 use (assembly & leisure) including installation of community swimming pool
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-09-18
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- Newtown Railway Station Newtown SY16 1BP
Listed building consent for installation of revised CCTV scheme and PA
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Newtown/Y Drenewydd in Powys

Newtown/Y Drenewydd is a Town located in Powys, Wales.

Property prices in Newtown/Y Drenewydd show an average sale price of £246,694, 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 Newtown/Y Drenewydd a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newtown/Y Drenewydd 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 Newtown/Y Drenewydd

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Newtown/Y Drenewydd. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Newtown/Y Drenewydd maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Newtown/Y Drenewydd were listed building and heritage (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). 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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