Penygroes, Gwynedd Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penygroes, Gwynedd.

Gwynedd · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Penygroes are administered by Gwynedd Council. View the full Gwynedd Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Penygroes

Penygroes is a vibrant village in Gwynedd, Wales, situated along the A487 road, conveniently located between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,793, with a remarkable 88% of residents being Welsh speakers, highlighting its cultural significance. The broader Llanllyfni community, which encompasses Penygroes, Llanllyfni, and Talysarn, has a total population of 4,135, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £223,834 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Gwynedd
• Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
• LSOA: Gwynedd 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penygroes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Penygroes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Penygroes.

1. - HADDEF, 28 Maes Y Farchnad, Penygroes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 6NN
   Estyniad unllawr cefn Single storey rear extension
   Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2026-04-07
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2. - Calafria Chapel Stryd Y Capel, Penygroes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 6PA
   I greu maes parcio newydd ar gyfer pedwar o geir ar safle cyn ardd sy'n eiddo i Gapel Calfaria, A new parking area for four cars on a former garden site belonging to Calfaria Chapel,
   Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2026-01-29
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3. - Y Wendon Maes Y Môr, Penygroes, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL54 6NR
   ESTYNIADAU LLAWR CYNTAF ER CREU TY DEULAWR. FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO CREATE TWO STOREY DWELLING
   Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2024-07-01
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A brief summary of Penygroes in Gwynedd

Penygroes is a vibrant village in Gwynedd, Wales, situated along the A487 road, conveniently located between Caernarfon and Porthmadog. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 1,793, with a remarkable 88% of residents being Welsh speakers, highlighting its cultural significance. The broader Llanllyfni community, which encompasses Penygroes, Llanllyfni, and Talysarn, has a total population of 4,135, making it a key area for planning applications and community development in the region.

Property prices in Penygroes show an average sale price of £223,834, 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 Penygroes a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Penygroes 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 Penygroes

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Penygroes.

The most common application types near Penygroes were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 83% 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.