Cadle, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cadle, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Cadle 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 Cadle
Fforestfach is a suburban district in Swansea, Wales, that emerged during the Victorian era to support local collieries. Located within the Cockett ward, it sits between Waunarlwydd and Cwmbwrla and encompasses the areas of Cadle and Ravenhill. This historical development is significant for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the area’s growth and infrastructure needs.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cadle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cadle.
- 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 Cadle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cadle.
- - Bryn Rhos Farm Swansea Road Cadle Swansea SA5 4PD
Roof repairs with slate reinstatement, chimney's repairs and reinstatement, removal of inappropriate cement, asbestos, PVC, and impermeable surfaces, lime repointing and limewashing, rain goods, downp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Bryn Rhos Farm Swansea Road Cadle Swansea SA5 4PD
Roof repairs with slate reinstatement, chimney's repairs and reinstatement, removal of inappropriate cement, asbestos, PVC, and impermeable surfaces, lime repointing and limewashing, rain goods, downp
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Penllergare Valley Woods Penllergaer Swansea
Removal of birch regeneration covered by TPO 484
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Castell Moel Cadle Mill Cadle Swansea SA5 5PH
Part two storey rear extension, part single storey rear extensions, single storey side extension along with conversion of barn into an annex and external alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Cadle in Swansea
Fforestfach is a suburban district in Swansea, Wales, that emerged during the Victorian era to support local collieries. Located within the Cockett ward, it sits between Waunarlwydd and Cwmbwrla and encompasses the areas of Cadle and Ravenhill. This historical development is significant for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the area’s growth and infrastructure needs.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cadle a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cadle 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 Cadle
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Cadle. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 165 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cadle may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 165 days, decisions near Cadle take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cadle were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Port Mead planning 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.