How long do planning decisions take near Pont-ar-gothi?

The average planning decision time near Pont-ar-gothi is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Pont-ar-gothi?

The planning approval rate near Pont-ar-gothi is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pont-ar-gothi?

The most common type of planning application near Pont-ar-gothi is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pont-ar-gothi?

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Pont-ar-gothi, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pont-ar-gothi, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Pont-ar-gothi are administered by Carmarthenshire County Council. View the full Carmarthenshire County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Pont-ar-gothi

Pont-ar-gothi is a village located in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of Carmarthen. Named after the bridge that spans the River Cothi, where the A40 trunk road crosses, it serves as a key point for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Carmarthenshire
Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
LSOA: Carmarthenshire 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pont-ar-gothi.

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 Pont-ar-gothi based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Pont-ar-gothi.

- Oak Tree Cottage, Alltyferin Road, Pontargothi, Carmarthen, SA32 7NH
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Coedhirion, Alltyferin Road, Pontargothi, Carmarthen, SA32 7NE
Variation of Condition 2 on PL/00856 (Amended plans)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-02-27
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- WESTFA, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7LY
PROPOSED SIDE GROUND FLOOR CONSERVATORY EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2017-12-13
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- GLYNEIDDAN, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, SA32 7LY
SINGLE STOREY SIDE/REAR SUN ROOM EXTENSION WITH BALCONY OVER
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2014-10-02
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- PONTARGOTHI & DISTRICT HALL, CARMARTHEN, CARMARTHENSHIRE, SA32 7NA
EXTENSION TO EXISTING STORE ROOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2011-08-23
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- TWYNYWERN, NANTGAREDIG, CARMARTHEN, CARMS, SA32 7NA
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ACCESS TO HIGHWAY
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2006-06-07
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- PONTARGOTHI & DISTRICT HALL, PONTARGOTHI, CARMARTHEN, CARMS
TOILET EXTENSION AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2005-07-08
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- PONTARGOTHI & DISTRICT HALL, PONTARGOTHI, CARMARTHEN, CARMS.
EXTENSION TO HALL WITH AMENDED ACCESS TO CAR PARK
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2002-04-26
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A brief summary of Pont-ar-gothi in Carmarthenshire

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

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Planning Activity in Pont-ar-gothi

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Pont-ar-gothi. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Pont-ar-gothi.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Pont-ar-gothi slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Pont-ar-gothi were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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