Penmachno, Conwy Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penmachno, Conwy.
Conwy · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Penmachno are administered by Conwy County Borough Council. View the full Conwy County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penmachno
Penmachno is a picturesque village nestled in the remote Machno valley, located 4 miles south of Betws-y-Coed in Conwy, North Wales. The B4406 road traverses the village, which sits at the meeting point of the Glasgwm and Machno rivers. Notably, Penmachno features a historic five-arched stone bridge dating back to 1785, and has been referred to by various names, including Pennant Machno and Llandudclyd, in historical records. This charming setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Conwy
- Parliamentary constituency: Bangor Aberconwy
- LSOA: Conwy 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penmachno.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penmachno.
- 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 Penmachno based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Penmachno.
- - Beudy Nant-y-Mynach, Penmachno. LL24 0YR
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing) for repair and restoration works to an existing stone barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - NP4/29/LU509F - Beudy Nant-y-Mynach, Penmachno. LL24 0YR
Certificate of Lawful Use (Existing)
Status: Undecided | Type: Certificate of lawful use (Existing) | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Tan Lan Mawr, Penmachno. LL24 0YY
Replacement windows and doors and new rear patio veranda
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Llys Owain, Llewelyn Street, Penmachno. LL24 0YG
Retrospective application for the erection of a detached side garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Penmachno in Conwy
Penmachno is a picturesque village nestled in the remote Machno valley, located 4 miles south of Betws-y-Coed in Conwy, North Wales. The B4406 road traverses the village, which sits at the meeting point of the Glasgwm and Machno rivers. Notably, Penmachno features a historic five-arched stone bridge dating back to 1785, and has been referred to by various names, including Pennant Machno and Llandudclyd, in historical records. This charming setting may present unique opportunities for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Penmachno a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penmachno 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 Penmachno
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Penmachno. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Penmachno may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Penmachno were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.