Penmaenmawr, Conwy Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penmaenmawr, Conwy.
Conwy · Wales · Town
Planning applications in Penmaenmawr are administered by Conwy County Borough Council. View the full Conwy County Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Penmaenmawr
Penmaenmawr is a coastal town located in Conwy County Borough, Wales, nestled between Conwy and Llanfairfechan. Once a significant quarrying hub, the town's economy has diversified, with quarrying no longer being a primary source of employment. As of the 2011 census, Penmaenmawr had a population of 2,868, contributing to a larger community total of 4,353 when including nearby areas like Dwygyfylchi and Capelulo. This vibrant town offers unique planning opportunities in a picturesque coastal setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £230,655 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Conwy
- Parliamentary constituency: Bangor Aberconwy
- LSOA: Conwy 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penmaenmawr.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penmaenmawr.
- 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 Penmaenmawr based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
245 planning applications found near Penmaenmawr.
- - Brookes Tarpaulins Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6LF
Approval of condition nos 7 (Construction Method Statement) 9 & 10 (Materials) 11 (Soft Landscaping) 12 (Hard Landscaping) 14(a) (Archaeological Works) & 15 (Solar Panels) of planning approval 0/51315
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Land at Paradise Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6AN
Variation of condition no 1 of planning approval 0/48496 (Variation of condition no 1 of planning approval 0/43383 (Proposed erection of 1 no. dwelling, together with the formation of an access, provi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Former National School 1 School Lane Penmanemawr Conwy LL34 6LE
Proposed change of use unit no. 1 into 2 no self contained dwellings at the former National School School Lane Penmaenmawr
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Land adjacent Llys Llewelyn Esplanade Penmaenmawr Conwy LL34 6LT
Proposed Construct 2no. 4 bedroom semi detached house and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Rocklands Brynmor Terrace Penmaenmawr LL34 6AN
Change of use from Bed and Breakfast to residential dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - Inglewood Celyn Avenue Penmaenmawr LL34 6LR
Approval of condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning approval 0/52433 (Internal remodelling of a dwelling including enlargement of two dormer windows and a ground floor rear facing window t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 6 Y Berllan Penmanemawr Conwy LL34 6HR
Proposed demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of single storey extension to the rear of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Pennant Hall Beach Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6AY
Variation of condition no 1 of planning approval 0/46594 (Approval of matters reserved in respect of outline planning permission 0/46103 (Variation of conditions 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11 & 12 of planning con
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Llandudno Grill, Sheffield House Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6DA
Display of non-illuminated hanging sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Llandudno Grill, Sheffield House Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6DA
Proposed retention of extraction ventilation flue
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 1 Ardre Close Penmaenmawr LL34 6DD
Non Material Amendment to Planning Approval 0/51729 (Demolish the existing garage to create a car parking space and the erection of a single-story timber cabin to use as an insulated office space that
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Fodwen Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6DA
Renovation of existing empty high street building to create 4 self continued flats.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Bryn Mor Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6AF
Approval of condition nos 4 (Roof Repairs & Insulation) 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) & 6 (Bat Emergence Surveys) of planning approval 0/51111 (Conversion of existing vacant dwelling house int
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Bryn Mor Bangor Road Penmaenmawr LL34 6AF
Approval of Conditions no. 4 (Detailed scheme for roof repairs and insulation), 5 (Detailed scheme of appropriate Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) and 6 (Bat Survey) of planning approval 0/51112 (Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Inglewood, Celyn Avenue, Penmaenmawr, LL34 6LR
Internal remodelling of a dwelling including enlargement of two dormer windows and a ground floor rear facing window to form a doorway
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - Inglewood Celyn Avenue Penmaenmawr LL34 6LR
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed internal remodelling including enlargement of two dormers and a ground floor rear facing window to a doorway
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Craigfa Brynmor Terrace Penmaenmawr Conwy LL34 6AN
Proposed replacement of 4 no existing timber sash windows to front (NE) elevation (Permitted Development Works Withdrawn by the Penmaenmawr Conservation Area Article 4 Direction)
Status: Conditions | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Land Rear of Ivy Cottage Gilfach Road Penmaemawr LL34 6HW
Application for Reserved Matters seeking approval of the details of the access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale associated with Outline Planning Permission Ref 0/49111 (Outline application w
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-01-10
View full details - - 19 Esplanade Penmaenmawr Conwy LL34 6LU
Proposed infill extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 22 Seiriol Road Penmaenmawr Conwy LL34 6HB
Proposed Single Storey Side and Rear Extensions
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Conwy | Date: 2024-12-02
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A brief summary of Penmaenmawr in Conwy
Penmaenmawr is a coastal town located in Conwy County Borough, Wales, nestled between Conwy and Llanfairfechan. Once a significant quarrying hub, the town's economy has diversified, with quarrying no longer being a primary source of employment. As of the 2011 census, Penmaenmawr had a population of 2,868, contributing to a larger community total of 4,353 when including nearby areas like Dwygyfylchi and Capelulo. This vibrant town offers unique planning opportunities in a picturesque coastal setting.
Property prices in Penmaenmawr show an average sale price of £230,655, 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 Penmaenmawr a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Penmaenmawr includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Liverpool Bay. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Penmaenmawr
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Penmaenmawr. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Penmaenmawr.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Penmaenmawr take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Penmaenmawr were full planning applications (22), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Penmaenan planning applications
- Garizim planning applications
- Dwygyfylchi planning applications
- Nant-y-pandy planning applications
- Capelulo planning applications
- Nant-y-felin planning applications
- Llanfairfechan planning applications
- Llechwedd planning applications
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.