The original planning application from 2008 (W/09082) was never progressed and the promised community benefits never transpired. This approval eventually expired.

The original applicants made a subsequent planning application for 42 dwellings (W/35450) in 2017 which did not include the community benefits, this caused controversy among residents who were angry that facilities such as the sporting grounds currently used by the rugby and cricket teams and the primary school pupils would not be safeguarded. This application was refused by Carmarthenshire County Council but was later won on appeal and granted consent in December 2018

Sancler 3 Ltd acquired the development land at auction in 2020 and started development of the site. 

Sancler 3 Ltd subsequently purchased the playing field and additional land in 2023.

Sancler 3 Ltd made an outline planning application on the playing field site (PL/07630). The plans include land for Laugharne Primary School to expand, erecting a new pavilion/clubhouse, an all-weather pitch and a new car park with 82 spaces for the shared use of the school and the playing field users. The existing 1960s changing rooms would be demolished. This application was supported by hundreds of people in Laugharne. 

This application was tied to applications to reduce the number of affordable homes the developer had to provide on the development site. 

The application was refused by Carmarthenshire County Council.