Upper Brynamman, Carmarthenshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Brynamman, Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire · Wales · settlement
About Upper Brynamman
Upper Brynamman is a village nestled on the southern slopes of the Black Mountain, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Divided from Lower Brynamman by the River Amman, which marks the boundary between Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot, Upper Brynamman features historical remnants such as stone dwellings and medieval buildings, indicating a long-standing human presence. As of the 2011 census, the population of Upper Brynamman was 2,608, contributing to a broader urban area of 5,692 residents.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £219,489 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Carmarthenshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Caerfyrddin
- LSOA: Carmarthenshire 010D
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 6
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Brynamman.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Brynamman.
- 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 Upper Brynamman based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Brynamman.
- - Cadet Hut, Ardwyn Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1AL
Lawful Development Certificate - Residential Use C3
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 66 Cwmgarw Road, Upper Brynamman, Ammanford, SA18 1BU
2 no. new outbuildings consisting of a gym and games room, and a raised patio area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Carmarthenshire | Date: 2024-12-06
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A brief summary of Upper Brynamman in Carmarthenshire
Upper Brynamman is a village nestled on the southern slopes of the Black Mountain, within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Divided from Lower Brynamman by the River Amman, which marks the boundary between Carmarthenshire and Neath Port Talbot, Upper Brynamman features historical remnants such as stone dwellings and medieval buildings, indicating a long-standing human presence. As of the 2011 census, the population of Upper Brynamman was 2,608, contributing to a broader urban area of 5,692 residents.
Property prices in Upper Brynamman show an average sale price of £219,489, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Upper Brynamman area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Brynamman 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 Upper Brynamman
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upper Brynamman. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Upper Brynamman.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Brynamman were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.