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

The average planning decision time near Pen-y-groes is 54 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-groes?

The planning approval rate near Pen-y-groes is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Pen-y-groes is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

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

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Pen-y-groes, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

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

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Pen-y-groes

Pen-y-groes is a village in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, that emerged from the anthracite coal trade. The village's growth was largely influenced by the Emlyn colliery, which operated from 1893 until its closure in 1939. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding land use and development opportunities linked to the village's industrial heritage.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £199,004 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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-groes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Pen-y-groes.

- Phase II Parc Emlyn, Off Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7NP
Creation of three temporary means of vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-01
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- 43 Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RT
Dropping the kerb height in front of the property to allow a car to access the car space safer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 67 Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RT
Non-Material Amendment to E/38772 (Amendment to proposed roof from pitched to flat roof with roof lantern, construction works having commenced in July 2021)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Farmers Arms, 1 Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RT
Change of use from public house to offices, and associated parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-07-15
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- Penygroes Concrete, Norton Road, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RU
New bulk powder silo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-06-12
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A brief summary of Pen-y-groes in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Pen-y-groes show an average sale price of £199,004, 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-groes a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pen-y-groes

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Pen-y-groes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pen-y-groes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pen-y-groes were full planning applications (8), amendments (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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