Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rhiwbryfdir, Gwynedd.

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About Rhiwbryfdir

Blaenau Ffestiniog, located in Gwynedd, Wales, is a town with a rich history as a slate mining centre, although it has transitioned to a tourism-driven economy, attracting visitors to attractions like the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. At its peak, the town's population reached around 12,000, but this has since declined, with the 2011 census recording a community population of 4,875, making it the fourth most populous area in Gwynedd. Currently, the population stands at approximately 4,000, excluding the nearby village of Llan Ffestiniog, highlighting the ongoing demographic changes in the region.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £129,775 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Gwynedd
• Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
• LSOA: Gwynedd 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rhiwbryfdir.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Rhiwbryfdir.

1. - Shop, 21 Church Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3HB
   Cais i rhyddhau amod 3 ac amod 5 o ganiatad C22/0130/03/LL / Application to discharge condition 3 and condition 5 from planning consent C22/0130/03/LL
   Type: Outline | Council: Gwynedd | Date: 2026-03-03
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A brief summary of Rhiwbryfdir in Gwynedd

Blaenau Ffestiniog, located in Gwynedd, Wales, is a town with a rich history as a slate mining centre, although it has transitioned to a tourism-driven economy, attracting visitors to attractions like the Ffestiniog Railway and Llechwedd Slate Caverns. At its peak, the town's population reached around 12,000, but this has since declined, with the 2011 census recording a community population of 4,875, making it the fourth most populous area in Gwynedd. Currently, the population stands at approximately 4,000, excluding the nearby village of Llan Ffestiniog, highlighting the ongoing demographic changes in the region.

Property prices in Rhiwbryfdir show an average sale price of £129,775, 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 Rhiwbryfdir a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Rhiwbryfdir.

The most common application types near Rhiwbryfdir were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

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