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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 dates5,708Searchable applications
496Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 4,982 approved or refused records
810Refused applications
4,172 approved · 810 refused · 131 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 May 2022 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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/10872
Lawful development certificate - proposed use is considered lawful as the business will operate on a small-scale, appointment-only basis ancillary to the main residential dwelling. The proposal involves the use of an existing domestic outbuilding located within the residential curtilage of the property. Existing off-road parking is available within the property and the proposal is considered compatible with a low-impact home-based business operation
41 Dan Y Cwarre, Carway, Kidwelly, SA17 4JA
Received 12 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10873
Formation of parking spaces and Construction of Boundary walls
2 Maestref, Llanelli, SA15 3SY
Received 12 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10874
Installation of 5 tipis on the field adjacent to their home; 4 Baby Tipis will be installed for accommodation and 1 Midi Hat Tipi for a central, communal area. The development will also include parking for up to six vehicles, a standalone wet room building, a standalone kitchen and laundry building, and a bin store, which will be located in the paddock adjacent to the proposed tipi field
Buildings Farm, Laugharne, Carmarthen, SA33 4RE
Received 13 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10875
Proposed removal of existing retaining wall and construction of a replacement retaining wall along the site frontage at Ty Aman, including associated minor groundworks
Ty Amman Support Centre, High Street, Ammanford, SA18 2NA
Received 13 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10876
Section 37 Application for x2 new H poles and underground cabling works
Coleg Sir Gar Pibwrlwyd Campus, Pibwrlwyd Lane, Pibwrlwyd, Carmarthen, SA31 2NH
Received 13 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10878
New white fascia panel with back lit brass signage to the face
Unit 1, 6A Parc Trostre Retail Park, Llanelli, SA14 9UY
Received 13 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10879
Retrospective planning application for the conversion of an agricultural barn into a residential dwelling
Ysgubor Fawr, Bodist Uchaf, Ammanford, SA18 2JH
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10880
Retrospective planning application for the retention of a domestic storage building
Ysgubor Fawr, Bodist Uchaf, Ammanford, SA18 2JH
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedSCO/03563
Proposed insallation of a 9.9MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation system
Land East of Llwyndrissi, St Clears, Carmarthen
Received 13 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10881
Dropped Kerb at front of property to allow for 2no. car parking
10 Hillfield Villas, Kidwelly, SA17 4UL
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10882
Change of use of a building to a dwellinghouse. Building is currently a timber cabin used as an independent residential unit of accommodation together with associated curtilage
Coedlan Coetir, Esgairdawe, Llandeilo, SA19 7RY
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10884
Satellite earth banked nutrient store to comply with The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (CoAP)
Ffynnon-Lwyd, Llangynog, Carmarthen, SA33 5BS
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10883
The proposed development of 6 no. electric vehicle charging point upstands and associated charging infrastructure, electrical cabinet and all associated works
Car Park to the north of Building 14 Parc Dewi Sant, Carmarthen, SA31 3BJ
Received 14 May 2026 - In ReviewPL/10885
Proposed rear 2 storey kitchen / bedroom extension and detached garage
27 Heol Yr Ysgol, Cefneithin, Llanelli, SA14 7EA
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10886
Variation of Condition 2 on PL/04869 (Approved Plans)
Hendy Glen View, Bronwydd, Carmarthen, SA33 6BN
Received 14 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10887
Non-Material Amendment to S/34991 (Changes to areas of the boundary material)
Land off Maes-Ar-Dafen Road, Llanelli
Received 15 May 2026 - In ReviewPL/10889
Variation of Conditions 1, and Removal of Conditions 2 and 3 on S/31123
Lee's Yard, Roman Way, Herbedeg Road, Pontyates, SA15 5UQ
Received 15 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10890
Proposed internal alterations at Dafen CP School to provide new reception area and relocate boys w/c
Dafen Cp School, Lon Yr Ysgol, Llanelli, SA14 8LL
Received 15 May 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/10891
Ground bearing PV installation within fenced compound
The Shutters, Felindre, Llandysul, SA44 5XG
Received 15 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10892
Variation of Condition 10 on S/27987 (Installation of ground mounted solar photovoltaic panels together with associated equipment and infrastructure)
Clawdd Du, Clawdd Ddu, Tycroes, Ammanford, SA18 3RE
Received 15 May 2026 - In ReviewPL/10893
The renovation and extension of a listed farmhouse. The renovation of an attached agricultural range as well as the renovation of an agricultural barn. The construction of replacement stables and the retention of an existing polytunnel
Cwmgwen, Pencader, SA39 9HE
Received 15 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10894
Retrospective extension of residential curtilage in to agricultural land to provide amenity space
Llain, Llangynin, Carmarthen, SA33 4JY
Received 15 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10896
Seeking permission for one static caravan to be placed in the bottom left of the field to use as a holiday let. The land is currently registered as agricultural land so request it is changed accordingly
Afallon, Maesycrugiau, Pencader, SA39 9DN
Received 18 May 2026 - ClosedPL/10895
Provision of one Gypsy/Traveller pitch to include a static and touring caravan, ancillary day/utility room, upgrade existing access, one stable block, ecological enhancements and installation of private treatment plan
Land East of Pen Rhos, Maesybont, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Received 18 May 2026
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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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