How long do planning decisions take near Dunvant?

The average planning decision time near Dunvant is 60 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 Dunvant?

The planning approval rate near Dunvant is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dunvant?

The most common type of planning application near Dunvant is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Dunvant, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dunvant, Swansea.

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About Dunvant

Dunvant is a suburban district located in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, approximately 4.5 miles west of Swansea city centre. Falling within the Dunvant ward, the area had a population of 4,383 as of the 2011 census and shares borders with the neighbouring district of Killay. This community's development and planning applications can be influenced by its suburban nature and proximity to the city.

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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 022E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dunvant.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dunvant based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Dunvant.

- 1 Heaseland Place Killay Swansea SA2 7EQ
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission 2025/2644/FUL granted 3rd February 2026 of the approved plans to amend the design of the single storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 7 Yr Aran Dunvant Swansea SA2 7PU
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Dunvant R F C Broadacre Killay Swansea SA2 7RU
Re-construction of spectator viewing facility
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-31
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- 41 Goetre Fawr Road Killay Swansea SA2 7QS
Use of residential garage as an art room together with the replacement of garage door with patio doors (application for a Certificate of Existing Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-14
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- 24 Lime Grove Killay Swansea SA2 7EG
(Pre-application) Additional single storey side extension to planning permission 2022/2443/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-26
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- 4 Llanerch Road Dunvant Swansea SA2 7SP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-01-09
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- 2 Highland Terrace Dunvant Swansea SA2 7SU
Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2017/2696/FUL granted 18th September 2018 to vary the wording of Condition 8 (site investigations) to read : "Before any construction works relating to th
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-09-08
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- 2 Meadow View Dunvant Swansea SA2 7UZ
Demolition of garage and construction of garage and utility room and rear sitting room and raising patio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-19
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A brief summary of Dunvant in Swansea

Property prices in Dunvant 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 Dunvant a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Dunvant

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Dunvant. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dunvant maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Dunvant slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dunvant were full planning applications (10), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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