Birchgrove, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchgrove, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Birchgrove are administered by City And County Of Swansea Council. View the full City And County Of Swansea Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birchgrove
Birchgrove is a suburban community located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-east of Swansea city centre, nestled between the flood plain of the River Tawe and Mynydd Drumau. As of the 2011 census, Birchgrove had a population of 7,392, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 7,899 (2021) · Area: 907.4 km²
District: Swansea
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
- LSOA: Swansea 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchgrove.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchgrove.
- 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 Birchgrove based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Birchgrove.
- - 68 Heol Camlan Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9LL
Ground floor rear lobby and bedroom extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 134 Heol Dulais Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9LW
Side ground floor extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 341 Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NA
Demolition of existing wc / utility room extension to accommodate proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 144 Emily Fields Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NT
PRE APP for proposed walkout rear balcony connected to bedroom 4
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 238 Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9JU
PRE APP for two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Unit 3 Heol Nant Bran Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9LS
Installation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Pavillion, Y Gelli Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NG
Relocation of boundary fence and gates to enable car parking area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Coed Gelli Deg Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NA
PRE-APP for proposed agricultural building for a machinery store, hay store and removable animal pens
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 27 Smiths Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9DY
Increase in ridge height and two rear dormers to provide a new first floor with further accommodation in the roof space and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Birchgrove in Swansea
Birchgrove is a suburban community located approximately 4.5 miles (7 km) north-east of Swansea city centre, nestled between the flood plain of the River Tawe and Mynydd Drumau. As of the 2011 census, Birchgrove had a population of 7,392, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,899 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swansea district.
Birchgrove covers an area of approximately 907.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birchgrove a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchgrove planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Birchgrove
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Birchgrove. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birchgrove may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birchgrove were full planning applications (8), tree works (2), other applications (2). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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