How long do planning decisions take near Pencader?

The average planning decision time near Pencader is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pencader?

The most common type of planning application near Pencader is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pencader?

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Pencader, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pencader, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Pencader

Pencader is a quaint village situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, within the community of Llanfihangel-ar-Arth. Located approximately 3 miles southeast of Llandysul and 6.5 miles southwest of Llanybydder, it lies in the picturesque valley of the Gwen brook, just before it merges with the River Talog to create the River Tyweli. This setting offers a unique context for potential planning applications in the area, emphasizing the village's rural charm and accessibility.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £261,415 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pencader.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pencader based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Pencader.

- Plot adjacent to Gwenfro, Pencader, SA39 9AD
Variation of Condition 2 on PL/00398 (To update the approved plans to reflect the as-built dwelling, which includes a basement area that arose directly from the natural topography of the site)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-10-28
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- Ysgol Caer Felin School, Pencader, SA39 9AA
Installation of solar pv array and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-05-27
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- Ysgol Caer Felin School, Pencader, SA39 9AA
Installation of 4 x Air Source Heat Pumps (heating equipment to replace existing boilers) as part of the Councils de-carbonisation programme
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-02-05
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A brief summary of Pencader in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Pencader show an average sale price of £261,415, 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 Pencader a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pencader

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Pencader. The average decision time was 35 days.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pencader were outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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