How long do planning decisions take near Gendros?

The average planning decision time near Gendros is 59 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 Gendros?

The planning approval rate near Gendros is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Gendros?

The most common type of planning application near Gendros is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Gendros?

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Gendros, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Gendros, Swansea.

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About Gendros

Gendros is a suburban area located in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, within the Cockett ward. It is situated northwest of Carmarthen Road, bordered by districts such as Cwmdu and Penlan, and is surrounded by Blaen-y-Maes, Ravenhill, Cwmbwrla, Cockett, Fforestfach, Mayhill, and Townhill. Gendros falls under the SA5 postcode, making it a relevant location for planning applications in the region.

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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 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Gendros.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Gendros based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Gendros.

- 649 Middle Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5DN
Construction of a two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 479 Middle Road Gendros Swansea SA5 8EQ
Single storey side/rear extension - Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2020/1091/FUL granted 20th August 2020 to change the approved extension pitched roof into a flat roof and change of ap
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-21
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- Cwrt Bach Weig Lane Gendros Swansea SA5 8JS
Use of dwelling house for the care and supervision of a maximum of 3 young people with specific needs (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-06-25
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- Embassy Club 75 Ravenhill Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5AN
Proposed demolition of existing building and construction of 16 affordable apartments, new access & associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-23
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- Ravenhill Park Huts Ravenhill Park Middle Road Ravenhill Swansea
Single storey side extension to the existing huts and alterations to fenestration - Discharge of Condition 3 (Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable) of planning permission 20
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-26
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- Land At Armine Road And Ravenhill Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5AW
Pre-application enquiry - Modification and development of existing garage adjacent to No 34 Raven Hill Road to create new student apartments
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-12-01
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- Hazeldene Weig Road Gendros Swansea SA5 8JR
Single storey rear extension - Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2023/0389/FUL granted 28th April 2023 to allow for increase in depth of kitchen, alterations to fenestration and the omissi
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-06-14
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- Hazeldene Weig Road Gendros Swansea SA5 8JR
Variation of condition 2 of Planning Permission 2023/0389/FUL granted 28th April 2023 to allow for the addition of a front porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Gendros in Swansea

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

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Planning Activity in Gendros

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Gendros. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Gendros.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Gendros slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Gendros were full planning applications (19), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

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