Cwm Gwyn, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cwm Gwyn, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Cwm Gwyn 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 Cwm Gwyn
Cwm Gwyn, situated in the Townhill district of Swansea, Wales, is a vibrant residential community and electoral ward. Named after the prominent local hill, it offers a mix of residential properties and community amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
- LSOA: Swansea 026E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cwm Gwyn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cwm Gwyn.
- 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 Cwm Gwyn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Cwm Gwyn.
- - 7 Graiglwyd Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0UY
One internally illuminated fascia sign above shopfront
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 2026/0454/FUL - 12 The Grove Uplands Swansea SA2 0QS
Proposed replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-25 - 2026/0304/PLD - 35 Lon Coed Bran Cockett Swansea SA2 0YD
Creation of front driveway (application of a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24 - - 35 Lon Coed Bran Cockett Swansea SA2 0YD
Creation of front driveway (application of a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Former Townhill Campus Townhill Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0UT
Residential redevelopment of the site including conversion of 1912 building (partial demolition) - Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2018/2698/FUL granted 8th October 2019 to vary the word
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Former Townhill Campus Townhill Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0UT
Residential redevelopment of the site including conversion of 1912 building - Discharge of condition 35 (Plant Noise Impact Assessment- Retail Unit) of planning permission 2018/2698/FUL granted 8th Oc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 61 Glanmor Park Road Sketty Swansea SA2 0QE
Replacement Roof and First Floor Side extension - Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials - Roof Tiles, Roof light, Render finish, Bricks, Windows, Rainwater Goods & Fascias and soffits) of planning permi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Former Townhill Campus Townhill Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0UT
Residential redevelopment of the site including conversion of 1912 building - Discharge of condition 34 relating to 1912 building (Scheme to restrict flow of sound energy) of planning permission 2018/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 39 Parc Wern Road Sketty Swansea SA2 0SQ
New driveway for off road parking and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - 25 Lon Gwynfryn Sketty Swansea SA2 0TR
Single storey rear extension and fenestration alterations to the existing two storey rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Former Townhill Campus Townhill Road Cockett Swansea SA2 0UT
Development of 1 no. retail unit at ground floor level and 14 no. apartments at first and second floor - Discharge of condition 2 (large scale details) of planning permission 2023/2467/RES granted 16t
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 1 Newnham Crescent Sketty Swansea SA2 0RZ
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - 1 Newnham Crescent Sketty Swansea SA2 0RZ
PRE APP - First floor side extension, single storey rear extension, detached garage and boundary treatments
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - 52 Parc Wern Road Sketty Swansea SA2 0SF
PRE APP - Raising ridge and eaves height of existing garage to include fenestration alterations, raised walkway and Installation of Solar Panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 16 Lon Cadog Sketty Swansea SA2 0TS
Two storey rear extension, first floor rear extension and single storey side extension - Discharge of condition 3 (Scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable) of plannin
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 35 Maple Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 0QD
Construction of a single storey storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - 21 Lon Ger Y Coed Cockett Swansea SA2 0YH
Retrospective application for the demolition of a semi-derelict garage and construction of a new garden room/home office with side decked area to include removal of front decked area with balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - 21 Lon Ger Y Coed Cockett Swansea SA2 0YH
Retrospective application for the demolition of a semi-derelict garage and construction of a new garden room / home office
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - 54 Glanmor Road Uplands Swansea SA2 0QB
Retention and completion of detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-30
View full details - - 54 Glanmor Road Uplands Swansea SA2 0QB
Retention and completion of detached dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-30
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A brief summary of Cwm Gwyn in Swansea
Cwm Gwyn, situated in the Townhill district of Swansea, Wales, is a vibrant residential community and electoral ward. Named after the prominent local hill, it offers a mix of residential properties and community amenities, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cwm Gwyn a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cwm Gwyn 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 Cwm Gwyn
In the last 24 months, 74 planning applications were submitted near Cwm Gwyn. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Cwm Gwyn.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cwm Gwyn were full planning applications (18), amendments (14), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 68 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: 26 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
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