How long do planning decisions take near Fforest-fach?

The average planning decision time near Fforest-fach is 53 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 Fforest-fach?

The planning approval rate near Fforest-fach is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fforest-fach?

The most common type of planning application near Fforest-fach is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fforest-fach?

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Fforest-fach, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fforest-fach, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Fforest-fach 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 Fforest-fach

Fforest-fach is a suburban district in Swansea, Wales, that emerged during the Victorian era as part of the city's expansion to support local collieries. Situated within the Cockett ward, it borders the districts of Waunarlwydd and Cwmbwrla and includes the areas of Cadle and Ravenhill, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
LSOA: Swansea 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fforest-fach.

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 Fforest-fach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Fforest-fach.

- 5 Badminton Gardens Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5DT
One detached bungalow - details of the appearance and landscaping pursuant to outline planning permission 2024/0596/OUT granted 28th July 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-19
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2026/0365/FUL - Swansea Sand & Gravel Ltd Prospect Park Queensway Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED
Construction of detached store
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-19
2026/0117/FUL - Southeastern Portion Of North Of Waunarlwydd / Fforestfach (Sd H) Titanium Road SA5 4DL
Hybrid planning application comprising: i) Full application for residential development including details of highways, access, drainage, POS, landscaping, green infrastructure, flood alleviation engin
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16
2026/0421/PNT - The Rooftop Of Karnival Coatings Grovecrown House White City Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4EE
The removal and replacement of 3no. antennas on to 1no. existing 7.5-metre high stub tower and the installation of associated ancillary equipment (application for Prior Notification of development of
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-13
- The Rooftop Of Karnival Coatings Grovecrown House White City Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4EE
The removal and replacement of 3no. antennas on to 1no. existing 7.5-metre high stub tower and the installation of associated ancillary equipment (application for Prior Notification of development of
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Swansea Sand & Gravel Ltd Prospect Park Queensway Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4ED
Construction of detached store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-05
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- 5 Badminton Gardens Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5DT
To lift crown to 4.5 metres and reduce crown on north and east side by 2.5 metres of 1 Oak tree covered by TPO 690
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Unit B Felinfach Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4HF
Change of use of unit from Use Class B8 (storage or distribution) to Use Class D1 (non-residential institution) for non-residential education/training centre
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Fforest-fach in Swansea

Property prices in Fforest-fach show an average sale price of £182,935, 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 Fforest-fach a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Fforest-fach

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Fforest-fach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fforest-fach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Fforest-fach were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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