How long do planning decisions take near Trostre?

The average planning decision time near Trostre is 46 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 Trostre?

The planning approval rate near Trostre is 43%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Trostre?

The most common type of planning application near Trostre is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Trostre?

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Trostre, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Trostre, Carmarthenshire.

Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement

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About Trostre

Pemberton is an area located east of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It forms part of the Llanelli Rural community and is adjacent to Llanelli town, as well as the villages of Cwmcarnhywel, Dafen, and Cefncaeau. This strategic positioning makes Pemberton a key area for planning applications related to residential and community development.

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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 022C

Crime Statistics

195 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 76
anti-social-behaviour: 34
shoplifting: 32
criminal-damage-arson: 16
public-order: 12
burglary: 7
other-crime: 5
drugs: 4
other-theft: 3
possession-of-weapons: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2
vehicle-crime: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Trostre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Trostre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Trostre.

- Verge at North Avenue, Llanelli Workshops, Trostre Industrial Park, Llanelli
Construction and operation of micro energy storage project
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-05-05
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- 8A Parc Trostre Retail Park, Llanelli, SA14 9UY
Non-Material Amendment to PL/02548 (Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Trostre in Carmarthenshire

Property prices in Trostre show an average sale price of £199,004, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Trostre area recorded 195 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Trostre. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 Trostre.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Trostre were full planning applications (9), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 69% 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, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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