Planning Advice

The pages in this section will guide you through the planning process.

Please use the links below to find the advice you’re looking for.

If you are unable to find the information you are looking for please email us or call 01646 624800.

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Planning Appeals

Appeals must be made within six months of the date of the decision with the exception of advertisement appeals that must be made within one month of t...

Photograph of tree overlooking the Daugleddau Estuary at Picton Point

Tree and Hedge Management

Trees are an integral feature of the landscape of the National Park and require particular attention when considering a planning application, as well ...

Aerial photograph featuring houses in St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Planning Obligations

Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act provides an applicant who is also the owner of the land, an opportunity to voluntarily enter into an ...

Protected Sites

Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and Special Protected Areas (SPA) have been designated in Pembrokeshire under the EC Habitats Directive and the Bi...

Protected Species

Consider ecological issues early to ensure they do not result in avoidable delays.

Landscape Matters

In this section you can view the Authority’s Management Plan, which outlines the overarching strategy for the Park and the Landscape and Seascape Ch...

Village of Nevern in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Building Control

Building Control (the need to meet the requirements of Building Regulations), Sustainable Urban Drainage Approval and Planning (the need to meet Plann...

The Application Process

Find out about the different stages your application may need to pass through before a final decision is reached.

Photograph of seaside village of Amroth taken from the beach looking toward the row of houses on the sea front.

Permitted Development

Some minor building works can be carried out without the need to obtain planning permission - this is called permitted development.

Photograph of the seaside village of Broad Haven in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Pre-application Advice

We welcome and encourage early discussions before a prospective developer or landowner submits a formal planning application for consideration.

Information and guidance