Blue Anchor, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blue Anchor, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor
Blue Anchor is a charming seaside village located in the parish of Old Cleeve, near Carhampton in Somerset, England. Named after a historic 17th-century inn, it is set along the picturesque Blue Anchor Bay, formerly known as Cleeve Bay. The area's rich heritage is reflected in its inclusion in J. M. W. Turner's 1818 watercolour, highlighting its appeal as a location for potential planning applications and developments.
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Town 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 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Blue Anchor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blue Anchor.
- 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 Blue Anchor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Blue Anchor.
- - 2 Bridge House Banc Bach Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3FL
Two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Parc Hendy Farm Hendy Road Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3LT
Replacement detached garage and ancillary office/playroom in the roof space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Parc Dan Y Graig Hendy Road Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3XE
Creation of footpath, spectator stand and two dugouts.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 6A Glanmor Terrace Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3YL
Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2024/2162/FUL granted 25th July 2025 to change the window fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Railway Inn Belle Vue Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3YE
Change of use of 1st floor serviced holiday rooms to an extended bar and restaurant (Class A3), installation of french doors at first floor and reconfiguration of previously approved external seating
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Bethel Independent Chapel And Barham House Bethel Lane Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3FP
Discharge of condition 5 (Japanese Knotweed) 8 (bats and nesting birds) , 11 (CMS/CTMP) and 15 (car park) of Planning Permission 2017/2049/FUL granted 29th November 2019
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Bethel Independent Chapel And Barham House Bethel Lane Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3FP
Variation of the trigger points of Conditions 3 (garden structures), 7 (bat licence), 9 (bat measures), 10 (bat house), 12 (landscaping), 13 (lighting plan), and 14 (Ecological Enhancement) of Plannin
Status: Unresolved | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Llotrog House Llotrog Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3JX
Detached garage with storage above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Swn Y Gan Nursing Home Banc Bach Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3FN
Part single and part two storey rear extension to provide 2 replacement en-suite bedrooms and 3 additional en suite bedrooms, a new lounge, staff room, storage and a toilet, retaining wall up to 2m in
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Whistlestop Station Square Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3XT
(Pre-application) Proposed two storey and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - 6 Glanmor Terrace Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3YL
First floor rear extension with side rooflight, addition of rear rooflights and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-09-01
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A brief summary of Blue Anchor in Swansea
Blue Anchor is a charming seaside village located in the parish of Old Cleeve, near Carhampton in Somerset, England. Named after a historic 17th-century inn, it is set along the picturesque Blue Anchor Bay, formerly known as Cleeve Bay. The area's rich heritage is reflected in its inclusion in J. M. W. Turner's 1818 watercolour, highlighting its appeal as a location for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Blue Anchor show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blue Anchor a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Blue Anchor 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 Blue Anchor
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Blue Anchor. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Blue Anchor.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Blue Anchor were full planning applications (8), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.