Ceredigion Council approves 87.9% of planning applications, based on 37,504 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Ceredigion is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 37,504 decided applications published since January 2020, Ceredigion Council approved 87.9% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Ceredigion council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Ceredigion.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 22,874 | 1,907 | 24,781 | 92.3% |
| Other | 4,927 | 1,143 | 6,070 | 81.2% |
| Listed Building | 1,755 | 125 | 1,880 | 93.4% |
| Prior Approval | 941 | 922 | 1,863 | 50.5% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 856 | 154 | 1,010 | 84.8% |
| Advertisement | 870 | 86 | 956 | 91.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 735 | 198 | 933 | 78.8% |
| Trees | 10 | 1 | 11 | 90.9% |
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Check My PostcodeReal residential planning decisions from Ceredigion council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| A260358 | Erection of an agricultural Building | Approved |
| A260310 | Erection of a agricultural shed | Approved |
| A260270 Borth ED | Conversion of garage into dining area, small extension to kitchen and demolition | Approved |
| A260269 Borth ED | Proposed external alterations to include new roof, windows, doors and shop front | Approved |
| A260259 | Agriculture roof extension from an existing agri building. Roof extension covers | Approved |
| A260256 Aberaeron and Aberarth ED | Replacement of existing external signage with a new panel | Approved |
| A260251 Llangybi ED | Proposed extension to dwelling to include change of use of agricultural land to | Approved |
| A260230 New Quay and Llanllwchaearn ED | Replacement of existing flat roof and French doors to rear of property at ground | Approved |
| A260222 New Quay and Llanllwchaearn ED | To add a brick dwarf wall and upvc conservatory to back of the house on back of | Approved |
| A260208 Llangeitho ED | Reinstatement of former dwelling and associated works under policy LU09 | Refused |
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Based on 37,504 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Ceredigion is 87.9%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 37,504 planning decisions from Ceredigion council. 32,968 were approved and 4,536 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Ceredigion is 87.9%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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