Brynmill, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brynmill, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Brynmill
Brynmill is a vibrant suburb located approximately two miles west of Swansea city centre, within the City and County of Swansea, Wales. Nestled in the southern part of the Uplands electoral ward, Brynmill is predominantly residential and attracts a significant student population due to its proximity to Swansea University, making it a popular choice for student rentals. The area also boasts a middle-class demographic, contributing to its diverse community atmosphere.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
- LSOA: Swansea 027C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brynmill.
- 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 Brynmill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Brynmill.
- - 29 Ernald Place Uplands Swansea SA2 0HN
Use of Property as a 6 bed HMO (Use Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Develpment)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 1 Brangwyn Court Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9FH
To Crown lift and reduce 2 no. Sycamore Trees covered by TPO 490
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 7 Malvern Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BE
Use of Property as a HMO (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 14 Marlborough Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0EA
Use of property as a HMO for up to 6 people (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 38 Marlborough Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0EA
HMO for up to 6 people (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 126/126A Rhyddings Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DR
Enlargement of the existing dormer serving the residential unit and subdivision of the existing ground floor retail unit (Class A1) into two separate retail units (Class A1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 32 Waterloo Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DE
Use of property as a C4 HMO (Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - 2026/0445/ELD - 32 Waterloo Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DE
Use of property as a C4 HMO (Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-18 - - 11 St Albans Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BP
To change from a 7 bed HMO to an 8 bed HMO (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - 2026/0425/PLD - 11 St Albans Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BP
To change from a 7 bed HMO to an 8 bed HMO (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 60 Bernard Street Uplands Swansea SA2 0HS
Proposed use of site as MOT centre (Class B2) (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 38A Trafalgar Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BU
Residential dwelling (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 38 And 40 Uplands Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 0PG
Retention of Installation of Solar PV panels to the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 126A Rhyddings Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DR
Enlargement of existing rear dormer and addition of two front rooflights (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 2 Gainsborough Close Sketty Swansea SA2 9FE
To lop 3 Yew trees covered by TPO 490
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Singleton Abbey Singleton Park Sketty Swansea SA2 8PW
Re-introduction of a glazed roof lantern to the roof of Singleton Abbey above the second floor offices (application for Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 11 St Albans Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BP
Use of property as a 7 bed HMO (application for a Certificate of Lawfulness)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 22 Finsbury Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0AH
Rear dormer with Juliet balcony, and single storey rear extension with first floor balcony, associated balustrades and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 20 Averil Vivian Grove Sketty Swansea SA2 0JP
To fell one Oak tree covered by TPO no. 302
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 38A Trafalgar Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BU
Residential dwelling (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Brynmill in Swansea
Brynmill is a vibrant suburb located approximately two miles west of Swansea city centre, within the City and County of Swansea, Wales. Nestled in the southern part of the Uplands electoral ward, Brynmill is predominantly residential and attracts a significant student population due to its proximity to Swansea University, making it a popular choice for student rentals. The area also boasts a middle-class demographic, contributing to its diverse community atmosphere.
Property prices in Brynmill show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Brynmill a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brynmill 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 Brynmill
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Brynmill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Brynmill.
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 Brynmill were full planning applications (24), amendments (16), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
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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.