How long do planning decisions take near Pen-y-bont?

The average planning decision time near Pen-y-bont is 59 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 Pen-y-bont?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-bont is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-y-bont?

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-bont is amendment applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pen-y-bont?

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Pen-y-bont, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-y-bont, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pen-y-bont are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Pen-y-bont

Pen-y-bont is a quaint village located in Radnorshire, Powys, Wales, with a population of 428 as recorded in the 2011 census. This community also encompasses the nearby settlement of Llandegley, making it a focal point for potential planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 027G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-y-bont.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-y-bont.

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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Pen-y-bont based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Pen-y-bont.

- Workshop, Allt-Yr-Odyn, Penybont, Carmarthen, SA33 6QA
A mixed use live-work unit (sui generis) comprising of living accommodation, including a balcony, on the upper floor and a joinery workshop and ancillary storage on the ground floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-08
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- Workshop, Allt-Yr-Odyn, Penybont, Carmarthen, SA33 6QA
Existing uses comprises of living accommodation on upper floor and workshop and storage on ground floor
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-08-08
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A brief summary of Pen-y-bont in Carmarthenshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pen-y-bont a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pen-y-bont

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-bont. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Pen-y-bont.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Pen-y-bont slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Pen-y-bont were amendments (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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