How long do planning decisions take near Clydach?

The average planning decision time near Clydach is 46 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 Clydach?

The planning approval rate near Clydach is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Clydach?

The most common type of planning application near Clydach is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Clydach?

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Clydach, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Clydach, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Clydach 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 Clydach

Clydach is a vibrant village and community situated 6 miles northeast of Swansea city centre, within the Clydach ward and Llangyfelach parish. Home to a population of 7,503 as of 2011, Clydach offers both Welsh and English language educational facilities, with 24% of residents speaking Welsh as their first language. The village's proximity to the M4 motorway, accessible via the bypass or the older road through Ynystawe, makes it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Population: 7,503 (2011) · Area: 848.0 km²

District: Swansea

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
LSOA: Swansea 008E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Clydach.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clydach.

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 Clydach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Clydach.

- 29 Twyn Y Bedw Clydach Swansea SA6 5ET
Detached dormer bungalow (outline).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-14
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2026/0441/PLD - 151 Hillrise Park Clydach Swansea SA6 5ED
Proposed conversion of integral garage to living accomodation with associated external alterations (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-23
2026/0400/PLD - 25 Bethania Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5DE
Rear dormer (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-18
- 151 Hillrise Park Clydach Swansea SA6 5ED
Proposed conversion of integral garage to living accommodation with associated external alterations (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 25 Bethania Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5DE
Rear dormer (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-12
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- 21 Brynteg Clydach Swansea SA6 5DS
Rear W/C extension with ramped access to front entrance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 69 Hebron Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5EH
Two storey extension to the rear of the application site
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-21
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- 31 Hebron Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5EJ
Discharge of condition 3 (scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable) of planning permission 2021/2611/FUL granted 12th July 2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-12-20
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- Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent Clydach Swansea SA6 5DP
Single storey extension - Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2023/0461/FUL granted 26th April 2023 to allow for the increase of the overall external height of the extension from 3185mm to 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-17
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- 31 Hebron Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5EJ
Proposed conversion of former public house to 3 no. two bed flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-27
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- 31 Hebron Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5EJ
Change of use of a former public house and flat to 2 residential letting units
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Clydach in Swansea

Clydach covers an area of approximately 848.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Clydach a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clydach 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 Clydach

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Clydach. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Clydach.

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Clydach were full planning applications (7), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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