Cockett, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockett, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Cockett
Cockett is a vibrant district and community in Swansea, Wales, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of the city centre. It encompasses the eastern half of Gowerton and falls within the Cockett ward, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
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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 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockett.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockett.
- 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 Cockett based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Cockett.
- - 423 Gors Avenue Townhill Swansea SA1 6SF
Ground floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 31 Aldwyn Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 5BU
Two storey side extension incorporating a ground floor garage, rear rooflight, widening of driveway & alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Bethel Chapel Waunarlwydd Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0GB
Proposed garage extension, retention of boundary walls and change of use of land to be incorporated into the funeral directors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 31 Aldwyn Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 5BU
Two storey side extension incorporating a ground floor garage. Rear rooflight. Widening of driveway. Alterations to fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-10
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A brief summary of Cockett in Swansea
Cockett is a vibrant district and community in Swansea, Wales, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north-west of the city centre. It encompasses the eastern half of Gowerton and falls within the Cockett ward, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Property prices in Cockett 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 Cockett a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cockett 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 Cockett
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cockett. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Cockett.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Cockett slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cockett were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.