Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pontyberem, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
About Pontyberem
Pontyberem is a village located in the Gwendraeth Valley, positioned between Carmarthen and Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population has seen a slight decline, with 2,829 residents recorded in the 2001 Census, decreasing to 2,768 by the 2011 Census. This community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,004 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Llanelli
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pontyberem.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pontyberem.
- 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 Pontyberem based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Pontyberem.
- - Therapy Clinic, Gerynant, Heol Y Bryn, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5AG
Sports Massage Clinic and office space (use of 1 room within the property using private back door access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 40 Coalbrook Road, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5HU
Discharge of Condition 3 on PL/08921 (Pollution Prevention Method Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Bodnant, Heol Y Bryn, Pontyberem, Llanelli, SA15 5AG
Disabled adaption with an attic conversion and a single story side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Cilau Isaf, Pontyberem, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Reinstatement of abandoned dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Pontyberem in Carmarthenshire
Pontyberem is a village located in the Gwendraeth Valley, positioned between Carmarthen and Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The population has seen a slight decline, with 2,829 residents recorded in the 2001 Census, decreasing to 2,768 by the 2011 Census. This community may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Pontyberem show an average sale price of £199,004, 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 Pontyberem a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pontyberem 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 Pontyberem
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Pontyberem. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Pontyberem.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pontyberem 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.
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