Caswell, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caswell, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Caswell
Caswell, located on the Gower Peninsula within the City and County of Swansea, Wales, is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, as the majority of the peninsula is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This picturesque setting, alongside its proximity to over twenty villages and communities, makes Caswell a notable area for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development projects.
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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: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 031D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caswell.
- 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 Caswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Caswell.
- - 14 Havergal Close Caswell Swansea SA3 4RL
Single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to ancillary living accommodation and alterations to fenestration (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 17 Long Shepherds Drive Caswell Swansea SA3 4RP
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension with flue and fenestration alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - The Dingle Caswell Road Caswell Swansea SA3 4RT
New Dwelling (Proposed Extension to Approved Dwelling) and Development of an Ancillary Garden Pavilion
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Castle Cottage Caswell Swansea SA3 4RT
Two storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Caswell in Swansea
Caswell, located on the Gower Peninsula within the City and County of Swansea, Wales, is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, as the majority of the peninsula is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This picturesque setting, alongside its proximity to over twenty villages and communities, makes Caswell a notable area for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development projects.
Property prices in Caswell 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 Caswell a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caswell 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 Caswell
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Caswell. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Caswell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Caswell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Caswell were full planning applications (15), tree works (7), other applications (4). Full planning applications account for 47% 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.