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

The average planning decision time near Pen-y-fan is 60 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-fan?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-fan is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-fan is full planning applications, with 23 submissions in the last 24 months.

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

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Pen-y-fan, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

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

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £235,153 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 024D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-y-fan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pen-y-fan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

13 planning applications found near Pen-y-fan.

- Verge at Lower Trostre Road, Llanelli
The construction and operation of a micro battery storage project
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-05
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- City Plumbing Supplies, Trostre Road, Llanelli, SA14 9RA
Installation of fencing and gates within the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-01-20
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- City Plumbing Supplies, Trostre Road, Llanelli, SA14 9RA
Installation of fencing and gates within the site
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-11-26
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- City Plumbing Supplies, Trostre Road, Llanelli, SA14 9RA
Proposed demolition of two storey building with a mixture of brick and metal sheet walls and corrugated metal roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-01
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- 2 Martin Road, Llanelli, SA15 1PT
Two proposed garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-10-18
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- Cable Harnesses Uk, Trostre Industrial Park, Llanelli, SA14 9UU
Ancillary factory building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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- 21 CORONATION ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 1PD
PROPOSED HARDSTANDING FOR CARS, OFF THE BACK LANE TO CORONATION ROAD
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-09-10
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- 19 CORONATION ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 1PD
BUILDING AN EXTENSION ON SIDE OF KITCHEN
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-05-28
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- 28, BIGYN ROAD, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE
CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOUSE INTO 2 NO. SELF-CONTAINED DWELLINGS, INCLUDING SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2007-02-06
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- 52, WALTERS ROAD, LLANELLI, SA15 1LT
PROPOSED REAR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2005-09-15
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- 13, BIGYN PARK TERRACE, LLANELLI, SA151ON
CHANGING FLAT ROOF TO GABLE ROOF IN GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2005-03-01
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- PLOT 4, BIGYN PARK COURT, BIGYN, LLANELLI, CARMARTHENSHIRE
ONE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE AND DETACHED GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2004-05-21
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- 1 WALTERS ROAD, LLANELLI, SA151LR
FORMATION OF HABITABLE ROOM IN ROOFSPACE WITH REAR DORMER EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2004-03-23
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A brief summary of Pen-y-fan in Carmarthenshire

Pen-y-fan is a settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Property prices in Pen-y-fan show an average sale price of £235,153, 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 Pen-y-fan a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-y-fan 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 Pen-y-fan

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-fan. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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-fan.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Pen-y-fan 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-fan were full planning applications (23), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

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