What is the planning approval rate near Penglais?

The planning approval rate near Penglais is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penglais?

The most common type of planning application near Penglais is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penglais?

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Penglais, Ceredigion Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penglais, Ceredigion.

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About Penglais

Ysgol Penglais, located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, is a comprehensive school catering to approximately 1,100 students aged 11 to 18. Established in 1973, the school predominantly offers education in English, making it a key institution in the local community and a significant consideration for any planning applications related to educational facilities in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Ceredigion
Parliamentary constituency: Ceredigion Preseli
LSOA: Ceredigion 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penglais.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Penglais based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Penglais.

- 24 Dan-y-coed, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2HD
Proposed alterations to dwelling to include the rebuild of sections of external wall, demolition of cantilevering first floor extension and replacement of existing flat roof for pitched roof.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Ceredigion | Date: 2025-09-04
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A brief summary of Penglais in Ceredigion

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

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Planning Activity in Penglais

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Penglais. Of these, 50% were approved.

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 Penglais.

The most common application types near Penglais were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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