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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 dates5,713Searchable applications
495Recorded as pending
84%Approval rate · 4,988 approved or refused records
811Refused applications
4,177 approved · 811 refused · 131 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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- Planning enquiries01558824271Council source
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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
- In ReviewPL/11377
Widen existing gate entrance to form off road parking. Remove a section of garden wall, and rebuild the return using removed stone
The Limes, Queens Square, Llangadog, SA19 9BX
Received 4 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11376
Erection of Replacement and New Buildings for Use for Agriculture and an Existing Farm Diversification Business (Land Management) with Associated Drainage Works
Marcholws, Peniel, Carmarthen, SA32 7AA
Received 8 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11378
Non-Material Amendment to PL/07362 (Amendments to approved plans)
Tywaun, Nantgaredig, Carmarthen, SA32 7PH
Received 4 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11379
Dwelling
Crud Yr Awel, Manordeilo, Llandeilo, SA19 7BP
Received 4 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11380
Static caravan used as holiday accommodation
Moelfryn Caravan And Camp Park, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9JD
Received 9 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11381
Commercial livery yard in excess of ten years
Tre Neddyn Livery, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 0FP
Received 4 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11382
Propose to install a annex in the rear side garden of our property for my mother to use in as she now requires additional space and care needs
1 Waun Deri, Pembrey, Burry Port, SA16 0LF
Received 9 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11384
Non-Material Amendment to PL/05479 (Minor alterations to deign of dwelling)
Beili Bedw Farm, Abergorlech, Carmarthen, SA32 7TA
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11383
Proposed extension and alterations to dwelling
6A Bryncethin Road, Garnant, Ammanford, SA18 1YP
Received 7 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11385
Discharge of Condition 9 on PL/10747 (Noise Management Plan)
Wheelabout Park, Spring Gardens, Whitland, SA34 0HR
Received 7 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11387
1: 4m externally illuminated totem
Citroen Bassetts, Pensarn Road, Pensarn, Carmarthen, SA31 2BS
Received 9 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11388
Single storey side and rear extension. Garage and dormer loft conversions
The Croft, Cefneithin, Llanelli, SA14 7EP
Received 8 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11389
Groundworks to form new menage
Ysgubor Mair, Meinciau, Kidwelly, SA17 5LH
Received 10 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11390
Prior notification of construction of agricultural shed to dry store tractor and machinery associated with 30 acre holding
Near to Blaengwili, Heol Y Deri, Cwmgwili, Llanelli
Received 10 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11393
Non-Material Amendment to PL/09954 (Amend condition 2 approved plans and condition 8 landscaping)
Land adjacent to Spring Gardens, Whitland
Received 10 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11394
Residential Development and Associated Works
Land adjacent to Carmarthen Leisure Centre, Llansteffan Road, Johnstown, Carmarthen
Received 10 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11395
Trimming of trees forming the Yew tunnel (H1 on the tree location plan) Removal of a Wingnut tree (Pterocarya fraxinifolia) (T2 on the tree location plan) - within Llangathen conservation area
Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthen, SA32 8QH
Received 10 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11397
Retrospective planning application for the siting of two shepherds huts, sauna and changing rooms
Penlan Isaf Farm, Portway, Ferryside, Kidwelly, SA17 5JR
Received 11 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11398
Proposed First floor rear extension
85 Heol Y Banc, Bancffosfelen, Llanelli, SA15 5DL
Received 11 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11399
Replacement Day Rooms at Existing Gypsy and Traveller Site
Penybryn Caravan Park, Bynea, Llanelli
Received 11 Sept 2026 - In ReviewPL/11400
Conversion of Existing Barn into a Residential Unit with alterations and extensions (Resubmission of previously refused application PL/10120)
Felin Marlais, Brechfa, Carmarthen, SA32 7BN
Received 11 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11402
Construction of a double-storey extension to the dwelling at 16 Heol Fach, to provide a fourth bedroom and additional ground-floor living space, together with the demolition of a wall adjoining the extension
16 Heol Fach, Caerbryn, Ammanford, SA18 3DJ
Received 14 Sept 2026 - ClosedPL/11404
Proposed timber fence 1.8m high on boundary
7 Heol Nant, Swiss Valley, Llanelli, SA14 8EL
Received 10 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationPL/11406
Proposed two storey extension to the rear and single storey extension to the front and side of the existing dwelling
30 School Road, Llanelli, SA15 2AU
Received 10 Sept 2026
Records are ordered by application ID, not submission date. Use search to find a particular address or proposal.
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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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