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Wales · Local authority
Carmarthenshire County Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Carmarthenshire County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates5,589Searchable applications
498Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 4,865 approved or refused records
784Refused applications
4,081 approved · 784 refused · 127 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 May 2022 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information CloseContact planning Highways planning liaisonLocal plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Pre-Application Consultation (PAC)Conservation areas Listed Buildings and Conservation AreasArticle 4 directions Search by map You can view planning applications from 2007, conservation areas, listed buildings, tree preservation orders (TPO) and article 4 direction information on the map. My
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01558824271Council source
- Planning enquiries08007022020Council source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas26 mapped area records
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More application records
- ClosedPL/08499
Erection of a new purpose-built single storey disable compliant bungalow to meet disability needs
34 Clos Coed Derw, Penygroes, Llanelli, SA14 7RD
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08500
Change from A1 to A3 use. Formally used as photograph studio/art gallery would like to open a coffee shop
Arwel Davies, 21 Blue Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3LE
Received 6 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08501
Non-Material Amendment application for changes to the site layout, dwelling types, and boundary treatments as approved by planning permission PL/03374 (Residential development of 64 dwellings together with access, landscaping, drainage and associated works) dated 9th October 2023
Land to the west of High Street, St Clears, Carmarthen
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08502
Proposed first floor rear extension
56 New Street, Burry Port, SA16 0RT
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08503
Erection of a new dwelling house in the rear garden
Beach Cottage, Frogmore Street, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4SX
Received 7 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08505
Petrol filling station - 24hrs use
Morrisons Petrol Filling Station, Parc Pensarn, Carmarthen, SA31 2NF
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08506
Proposed alteration of no.2 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) to no.1 residential dwelling (Use Class C3)
Land adjacent to 44/46 Treforis Road, Ammanford, SA18 2RA
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08507
Construction of a Car Park
Whitland Railway Station, St John Street, Whitland, SA34 0AP
Received 6 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08509
Discharge of Condition 1 on Appeal Decision CAS-02759-R1T2D6 (Biodiversity Enhancement)
Land Near Maenllwyd Farm, Llangynog, Carmarthen, SA33 5JA
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08510
Extension to rear elevation of dwelling house
Bronygaer, Talley Road, Llandeilo, SA19 7HS
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08511
Hardsurfacing (tarmacadam) of existing vehicular access, parking and turning area - Retrospective
Llehyfryd, Abergwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2HJ
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08512
Change of use of existing outbuilding to self contained one bedroom studio-style holiday let comprising of small kitchen and wet room style bathroom
2 Dan Y Dderwen, Rhydargaeau, Carmarthen, SA32 7DQ
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08514
Portal framed agricultural building and 2 x polytunnels
Land at Glyngarw, Blaenwaun, Whitland
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08515
Change of use to mixed use, including A1 and B8
Storfa Williams Containers, Velindre, Llandysul, SA44 5UG
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08516
Modification of section 106 agreement on PL/04717
Former Cattle Breeding Centre, Travellers Rest, Johnstown, Carmarthen, SA31 3RS
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08517
Dwelling not built strictly in accordance with plans, also two large outbuildings built on site
Plas Y Celyn, Llanedi, Swansea, SA4 0FB
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08519
Proposed front porch extension and construction of garden storage outbuilding. Retrospective approval sought for first floor extension to landing
1 Clos Maes Isaf, Llangennech, Llanelli, SA14 8UX
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08520
Partial demolition of the existing garage and construction of a single storey extension to the side of the existing dwelling
42 Porth Y Gar, Bynea, Llanelli, SA14 9TJ
Received 8 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08521
The proposed structure at Pentrewyn Farm would form an earth bank structure and be compliant with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Pentrewyn, Llanybri, Carmarthen, SA33 5HX
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08522
The proposed development of a rural enterprise dwelling
Pentwyn Farm, Llannon, Llanelli, SA14 8JS
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ClosedPRE/02542
Renewal of Certified Location
Llechyrhodyn, Upper Tumble, Llanelli, SA14 6EA
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08523
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump with external unit located in rear garden (falls within 3m boundary due to being mid terraced)
36 Alban Road, Llanelli, SA15 1EW
Received 11 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08525
Tree Works subject to TPO S25 - T1 reduce 1 Oak at the rear which is leaning towards the house by half
12 Beech Grove, Pwll, Llanelli, SA15 4AR
Received 12 Nov 2024 - ClosedPL/08527
Above ground cylindrical slurry store to comply with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Argoed, Heol Y Gelli, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JL
Received 13 Nov 2024
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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Start with the address or application reference. Open a record to read the proposal, dates and available documents, then check the official register for the latest plans and consultation details. If nothing appears, check coverage before treating the result as a complete planning history.
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Carmarthenshire County Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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