How long do planning decisions take near Thornton?

The average planning decision time near Thornton is 69 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 Thornton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Thornton?

The most common type of planning application near Thornton is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Thornton?

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Thornton, Pembrokeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Thornton, Pembrokeshire.

Pembrokeshire · Wales · settlement

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

About Thornton

Thornton is a quaint village in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated about a mile from Milford Haven and part of the Tiers Cross community. Primarily residential, Thornton has recently transitioned from being within the parish of Steynton, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and local development opportunities.

Population: 1,000

District: Pembrokeshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £198,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Pembrokeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid and South Pembrokeshire
LSOA: Pembrokeshire 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Thornton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Thornton.

- UNIT 11, Celtic Business Park, Thornton Road, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 2RU
Change of use from business use (B1) to Gymnasium/personal training studio (D2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2025-03-26
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A brief summary of Thornton in Pembrokeshire

Property prices in Thornton show an average sale price of £198,300, 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 Thornton a particularly low-crime area.

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

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Thornton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Thornton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Thornton were full planning applications (5), amendments (2), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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