How many planning applications has City and County of Swansea Council received?

City and County of Swansea Council received 1,279 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does City and County of Swansea Council take to decide planning applications?

City and County of Swansea Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for City and County of Swansea Council?

City and County of Swansea Council approves 86% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in City and County of Swansea Council?

To object to a City and County of Swansea Council planning application, you must submit your representation to City and County of Swansea Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the City and County of Swansea Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

City and County of Swansea Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search City and County of Swansea Council planning applications?

You can search City and County of Swansea Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the City and County of Swansea Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore City and County of Swansea Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the City and County of Swansea Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: Wales

About City and County of Swansea Council

Swansea Council, officially known as the City and County of Swansea Council, serves as the local authority for the city and its surrounding areas, including rural regions to the north and the scenic Gower Peninsula to the west. Comprising 75 councillors across 32 electoral wards, the council plays a vital role in managing planning applications and development within this diverse and picturesque part of Wales.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to City and County of Swansea Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for City and County of Swansea Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in City and County of Swansea Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 007B

Crime Statistics

99 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 50
anti-social-behaviour: 10
public-order: 7
criminal-damage-arson: 6
other-theft: 6
other-crime: 6
burglary: 3
shoplifting: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
drugs: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in City and County of Swansea Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for City and County of Swansea Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in City and County of Swansea Council

154 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

A brief summary of City and County of Swansea Council

The average property sale price in the City and County of Swansea Council area is £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions.

The City and County of Swansea Council area recorded 99 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 154 towns and villages, including Gorseinon and Swansea/Abertawe. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search City and County of Swansea Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for City and County of Swansea Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the City and County of Swansea Council area. Unlike the official City and County of Swansea Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking City and County of Swansea Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across City and County of Swansea Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,279 planning applications City and County of Swansea Council received. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. City and County of Swansea Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 65 days on average, decisions in City and County of Swansea Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in City and County of Swansea Council were full planning applications (468), discharge of conditions (196), other applications (130). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 21 large-scale (major) developments, 17 medium-scale applications, 1,169 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 567 applications
Refused: 78 applications
Withdrawn: 13 applications
Awaiting decision: 621 applications

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