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Planning in Birchgrove

Approved
88%
21 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Birchgrove in the last 24 months, from City and County of Swansea Council's planning register.

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Around Birchgrove

Postcode districts

SA7 60 applications in the last 12 monthsSA6 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City and County of Swansea Council

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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. 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.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Birchgrove, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Birchgrove. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), other applications (5), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Birchgrove?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Birchgrove. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Birchgrove?
The average planning decision time near Birchgrove is 70 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Birchgrove?
The planning approval rate near Birchgrove is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Birchgrove?
The most common type of planning application near Birchgrove is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Birchgrove?
You can search and track planning applications near Birchgrove on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.