Penrhos, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Penrhos, Powys.
Powys · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Penrhos are administered by Powys County Council. View the full Powys County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Ystradgynlais
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Neath Port Talbot
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Neath Port Talbot 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Penrhos.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penrhos.
- 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 Penrhos based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Penrhos.
- - Sunning Dale Caerbont Abercrave SA9 1SW
Erection of a replacement garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Rosedene Caerbont Abercrave SA9 1SW
Section 73 application to removal of conditions 5 (Lighting Plan) and 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) of planning approval 23/1124/HH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Cwmtawe Uchaf Farm Brecon Road Abercrave Swansea Powys SA9 1SW
Temporary siting of caravan for full time residential accommodation, and all other associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Cwmtawe Villa Brecon Road Abercrave Swansea SA9 1SW
Non-material amendment to planning consent 22/0148/HH in respect of altering external fenestration, and stepping back the side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Cwmtawe Villa Brecon Road Abercrave Swansea Powys SA9 1SW
Application to discharge condition 7 attached to permission 22/0148/HH in relation to materials to be used on the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Rosedene Caerbont Abercrave SA9 1SW
Proposed extension to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Powys | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Penrhos in Powys
Penrhos is a settlement located in Powys, Wales. It sits within the Ystradgynlais district.
Property prices in Penrhos show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Penrhos a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penrhos 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 Penrhos
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Penrhos. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 104 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 Penrhos.
With an average of 104 days, decisions near Penrhos 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 Penrhos were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.