How long do planning decisions take near Pontarsais?

The average planning decision time near Pontarsais is 12 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 Pontarsais?

The planning approval rate near Pontarsais is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pontarsais?

The most common type of planning application near Pontarsais is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pontarsais?

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Pontarsais, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pontarsais, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Pontarsais

Pontarsais is a village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 5 miles north of Carmarthen and 57 miles northwest of Cardiff. The area is served by the nearest railway station at Llwyfan Cerrig, situated on a heritage railway just 3 miles to the southwest, making it an accessible location for planning applications related to transport and community development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £244,030 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pontarsais.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Pontarsais based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Pontarsais in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Pontarsais show an average sale price of £244,030, 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 Pontarsais a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Pontarsais

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Pontarsais. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Pontarsais may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Pontarsais were outline applications (2).

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