Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Council approves 91.2% of planning applications, based on 5,019 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park sits 6.2 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 424 decided applications, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Council approved 85.1% of planning applications in 2025. Across 5,019 decisions on record (June 2013 to September 2026), the overall approval rate in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is 91.2%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park council planning portal records · Data to 29 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 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 3,925 | 360 | 4,285 | 91.6% |
| Other | 1,143 | 110 | 1,253 | 91.2% |
| Trees | 522 | 11 | 533 | 97.9% |
| Listed Building | 353 | 8 | 361 | 97.8% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 229 | 20 | 249 | 92.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 145 | 47 | 192 | 75.5% |
| Advertisement | 115 | 15 | 130 | 88.5% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. David's | 596 | 40 | 636 | 93.7% |
| Saundersfoot | 569 | 53 | 622 | 91.5% |
| Newport | 505 | 22 | 527 | 95.8% |
| Tenby: South | 452 | 31 | 483 | 93.6% |
| St. Dogmaels | 375 | 33 | 408 | 91.9% |
| The Havens | 354 | 53 | 407 | 87.0% |
| St. Ishmael's | 348 | 35 | 383 | 90.9% |
| Manorbier | 296 | 27 | 323 | 91.6% |
| Dinas Cross | 266 | 23 | 289 | 92.0% |
| Tenby: North | 269 | 20 | 289 | 93.1% |
| Solva | 269 | 17 | 286 | 94.1% |
| Lamphey | 245 | 23 | 268 | 91.4% |
| Hundleton | 212 | 8 | 220 | 96.4% |
| Llanrhian | 177 | 11 | 188 | 94.1% |
| Martletwy | 161 | 13 | 174 | 92.5% |
| Crymych | 123 | 13 | 136 | 90.4% |
| Camrose | 110 | 17 | 127 | 86.6% |
| Amroth | 103 | 16 | 119 | 86.6% |
| Scleddau | 109 | 8 | 117 | 93.2% |
| Maenclochog | 84 | 15 | 99 | 84.8% |
| Penally | 88 | 7 | 95 | 92.6% |
| Carew | 64 | 6 | 70 | 91.4% |
| Llangwm | 44 | 4 | 48 | 91.7% |
| Burton | 38 | 0 | 38 | 100.0% |
| East Williamston | 21 | 1 | 22 | 95.5% |
Showing top 25 of 37 wards by volume. Your free property report includes the full ward breakdown.
See full ward breakdown →How Pembrokeshire Coast National Park’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 10.4pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
Real residential planning decisions from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| NP/26/0394/FUL | Replace existing single storey extension with a two storey rear extension and co | Approved |
| NP/26/0388/FUL | Proposed change of use & subdivision of former agricultural buildings to commerc | Refused |
| NP/26/0391/FUL | Construction of hardstand area - to improve parking and turning within the field | Approved |
| NP/26/0393/LBA St. Dogmaels, W05001485 | Replacement of un-made ground to front of Plas y Mwswn with pebble stone paving, | Approved |
| NP/25/0403/FUL | Alterations & replacement of flat roof with attic trusses, with slate roofing & | Refused |
| NP/26/0250/FUL | Creation of gravelled parking/turning area and erecton of garden shed | Approved |
| NP/26/0384/FUL | Proposed demolition of rear garage & replacement rear extension with ecological | Approved |
| NP/26/0352/FUL | Change of use from Class A3 (Food and Drink) to Class B1 (Business) | Approved |
| NP/26/0358/FUL | Proposed garden/hobbies room to replace existing demolished shed (partly retrosp | Approved |
| NP/26/0377/FUL | Refurbishment and extension to toilet & shower block | Approved |
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Based on 5,019 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is 91.2%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 5,019 planning decisions from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park council. 4,579 were approved and 440 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, June 2013 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is 91.2%, 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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