Talgarth, Powys Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Talgarth, Powys.
Powys · Wales · Town
About Talgarth
Talgarth is a charming market town located in southern Powys, Mid Wales, approximately 12 miles north of Crickhowell and 19 miles northeast of Brecon. With a rich history dating back to the early medieval kingdom of Brycheiniog, the town features notable structures such as a 14th-century parish church and a defensive tower house. As of the 2011 census, Talgarth had a population of 1,724, making it a key area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £291,222 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Powys
- Parliamentary constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
- LSOA: Powys 017F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Talgarth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Talgarth.
- 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 Talgarth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Talgarth.
- - Unit 2 Talgarth Business Park Talgarth Brecon Powys LD3 0PQ
External fenestration alterations with installation of roof windows, install of air conditioning units, proposed first floor for the use of premises as a veterinary surgery
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Surgery Cottage Lane Talgarth Powys LD3 0AE
Renewal of Condition 1 pursuant to planning application 20/19110/FUL to extend the time limit for implementing the development for a further 5 years.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - The Co-operative Hay Road Talgarth Brecon Powys LD3 0BW
The part demolition of concrete panel parking garages
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Talgarth Mill The Square Talgarth Brecon Powys LD3 0BW
Remove (fell) self seeded ash and sycamore due to Ash Dieback and proximity to main and secondary BT cables.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Crescent House Church Street Talgarth LD3 0BL
Proposed retention of existing solar panel arrays and internal repairs and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Parc View Hay Road Talgarth LD3 0AL
Removal of T1 Cypress. The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability to: Parc View, Hay Road, Talgarth, B
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Brecon Beacons | Date: 2024-01-09
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A brief summary of Talgarth in Powys
Talgarth is a charming market town located in southern Powys, Mid Wales, approximately 12 miles north of Crickhowell and 19 miles northeast of Brecon. With a rich history dating back to the early medieval kingdom of Brycheiniog, the town features notable structures such as a 14th-century parish church and a defensive tower house. As of the 2011 census, Talgarth had a population of 1,724, making it a key area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
Property prices in Talgarth show an average sale price of £291,222, 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 Talgarth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Talgarth 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 Talgarth
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Talgarth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Talgarth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Talgarth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Talgarth were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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