How long do planning decisions take near Waterston?

The average planning decision time near Waterston is 54 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 Waterston?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Waterston?

The most common type of planning application near Waterston is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Waterston?

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Waterston, Pembrokeshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Waterston, Pembrokeshire.

Pembrokeshire · Wales · settlement

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About Waterston

Waterston is a village located near Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire, Wales, within the community and parish of Llanstadwell. Situated along the B4325 road that connects Neyland and Milford Haven, it offers a strategic location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Pembrokeshire
Parliamentary constituency: Mid and South Pembrokeshire
LSOA: Pembrokeshire 012C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Waterston.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Waterston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Waterston.

- Dragon Lng, Main Road, WATERSTON, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1DR
Pre-operation details required of conditions 14 (notification to MOD), 18 (UHF link to ship navigation aids), 19 (TV Reception) and 20 (Shadow Flicker) of planning permission Ref No: DNS CAS-01859-K1M
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Land at Old Refinery, Waterston, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA73 1DR
Demolition of existing structures and erection of a Gas Fermentation (converting waste gases to sustainable ethanol) facility, supporting infrastructure and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Pembrokeshire | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Waterston in Pembrokeshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waterston a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Waterston

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Waterston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

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

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Waterston were discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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