Ceredigion Council approves – of planning applications, based on 32,096 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Ceredigion is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 32,096 decided applications on record (March 2026 to September 2026), Ceredigion Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Ceredigion council planning portal records · Data to 28 September 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 | – | – | 24,777 | – |
| Other | – | – | 6,197 | – |
| Listed Building | – | – | 1,880 | – |
| Prior Approval | – | – | 1,813 | – |
| Discharge of Conditions | – | – | 1,008 | – |
| Advertisement | – | – | 956 | – |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | – | – | 933 | – |
| Trees | – | – | 11 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A260427 Llansanffraid ED | Loft conversion(raised roofline) with front and rear dormers, side extension(lof | Refused |
| A260375 Aberystwyth Penparcau ED | Demolition of Dwelling and Erection of 6 Self-Contained Apartments and Associate | Approved |
| A260212 | Lawful Development Certificate for existing use of residential caravan with atte | Refused |
| A260497 Beulah and Llangoedmor ED | Erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights following demolition of | Approved |
| A260480 Mwldan ED | - Two no. Aldi vinyl film opening times signs at shopfront glazing (Sign A). - T | Approved |
| A260423 | The demolition of an existing single storey extension, and its replacement with | Approved |
| A260541 | Agricultural shed for lambing and keeping of feed and agricultural equipment | Approved |
| A260378 Llanfihangel Ystrad ED | Change of use from a residence with bed and breakfast to a permanent residential | Refused |
| A260338 New Quay and Llanllwchaearn ED | Remove and re-slate the roof, inc exchange 2no velux windows, re-new lead flashi | Approved |
| A260445 | Proposed agricultural shed and associated works | Approved |
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Based on 32,096 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Ceredigion is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 32,096 planning decisions from Ceredigion council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2026 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Ceredigion is –, 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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