Soar, Gwynedd Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Soar, Gwynedd.
Gwynedd · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Soar are administered by Gwynedd Council. View the full Gwynedd Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Soar
Soar is a quaint village located in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its scenic surroundings and close-knit community. As a small hamlet, it presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and rural development within a tranquil Welsh setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £191,394 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Gwynedd
- Parliamentary constituency: Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- LSOA: Gwynedd 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Soar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Soar.
- 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 Soar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Soar.
- - Capel Soar, Talsarnau. LL47 6UT
Listed Building Consent for internal amendments to previously approved consent (NP5/77/LB65D dated 12/08/2025) to include lowered additional balustrade to gallery level, new straight stair section, an
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Capel Soar, Soar. LL47 6UT
Discharge Condition No.3 (Level 3 building record) attached to Listed Building Consent NP5/77/LB65D dated 12/08/2025
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 13 High Street, Talsarnau. LL47 6TY
Installation of solar panels on front and rear roof and installation of air-source heat pump on rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 15 High Street, Talsarnau. LL47 6TY
Installation of solar panels on front and rear installation and air-source heat pump on the rear elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Trefor Place, 15 High Street, Talsarnau. LL47 6TY
Installation of freestanding air-source heat pump within rear curtilage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Capel Soar, Soar.
Listed Building Consent for conversion from chapel to dwelling and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Capel Soar, Soar.
Conversion of chapel to dwelling together with associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - Capel Soar, Soar. LL47 6UT
Discharge Condition Nos. 3 (Photographic survey), 4 (Samples/specifications of rainwater goods), 7 (Number and location of roofing felt lap vents), 9 (Details of the proposed log shed) & 10 (Japanese
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2023-08-30
View full details - - Capel Soar, Soar, LL47 6UT
Listed Building Consent for proposed re-roofing of Soar Chapel (Grade II Listed) together with construction of log store as part of ecological mitigation measures
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2023-02-10
View full details - - Caerffynnon Hall, Talsarnau. LL47 6TA
Retrospective application for a single storey extension consisting of a glazed walkway and canopy within rear courtyard
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - 9 Bryn Street, Talsarnau. LL47 6UD
Increase height of existing lean-to, and removal of chimney
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2022-08-11
View full details - - Caerffynnon Hall, Talsarnau. LL47 6TA
Formation of new access road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - Bryn Mair, 21 High Street, Talsarnau. LL47 6TY
Retrospective application for the removal of a chimney
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - Caerffynnon Hall, Talsarnau. LL47 6TA
Construction of garden shed and woodstore
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2022-06-06
View full details - - Community Centre, Talsarnau
Replacement windows and general improvements on south elevation
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2021-12-13
View full details - - Community Centre, Talsarnau. LL47 6TA
Non-material amendment to Planning Consent NP5/77/157 dated 03/09/1999 for replacement windows and general improvements
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2021-11-09
View full details - - 6 & 7 Maes Gwndwn, Talsarnau. LL47 6UN
Structural refurbishment including installation of external cladding
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - 1/2 Penrallt, Soar, Talsarnau. LL47 6UT
Erection of side and rear timber balcony and associated steps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - Caerffynnon Hall, Talsarnau. LL47 6TA
Retrospective application for the installation of two air source heat pumps
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2021-04-30
View full details - - Gwynfa, Talsarnau. LL47 6TY
Demolition of 2 sheds and erection of detached single garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Snowdonia | Date: 2020-06-23
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A brief summary of Soar in Gwynedd
Soar is a quaint village located in Gwynedd, Wales, known for its scenic surroundings and close-knit community. As a small hamlet, it presents unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and rural development within a tranquil Welsh setting.
Property prices in Soar show an average sale price of £191,394, 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 Soar a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Soar 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 Soar
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Soar. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Soar.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Soar slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Soar were full planning applications (6), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Llandecwyn planning applications
- Portmeirion planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.