Search Fforest-fach planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Fforest-fach · updated daily · City and County of Swansea Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 4 Glasfryn Close Cockett Swansea SA2 0FPAwaiting decisionChange of use of dwelling (Class C3) to care home (Class C2) and construction of link to existing nursing homeFull PlansReceived 14 Oct 20262026/1701/FUL
- Seminar Components Uk Ltd Bruce Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4HSAwaiting decisionPre-application enquiry - Proposed unit extension at Seminar Components, FforestfachReceived 6 Oct 20262026/1541/PRE
- 594 Middle Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5DHAwaiting decisionPRE APP - Detached rear single-storey garage/carport providing covered parking for up to 6 vehicles ancillary to the dwellingReceived 6 Oct 20262026/1610/PRE
- Land At Plot U Felin Fach Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4AJAwaiting decisionConstruction and operation of a micro energy storage projectReceived 23 Sep 20262026/1557/FUL
- Plots M & N Felinfach Swansea West Industrial Estate Swansea SA5 4HPAwaiting decisionConstruction and operation of a micro energy storage projectReceived 23 Sep 20262026/1558/FUL
Planning in Fforest-fach
Only 9 decisions near Fforest-fach in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fforest-fach in the last 24 months, from City and County of Swansea Council's planning register.
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Around Fforest-fach
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SA5 143 applications in the last 12 monthsSA2 243 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Fforest-fach show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fforest-fach area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Fforest-fach a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fforest-fach 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fforest-fach, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Fforest-fach.
The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3).