How long do planning decisions take near Hafod?

The average planning decision time near Hafod is 106 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 Hafod?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Hafod?

The most common type of planning application near Hafod is discharge of conditions, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hafod?

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Hafod, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hafod, Swansea.

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Planning applications in Hafod 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 Hafod

Hafod is a district located just north of Swansea's city centre, within the Landore ward. Known for its historical significance, Hafod is home to the Hafod Copperworks, established in 1810 and operational until 1980, which is currently undergoing development into an industrial heritage site. This area's ongoing transformation presents opportunities for planning applications and community engagement.

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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 025I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hafod.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hafod based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Hafod.

- Land Off Pentrechwyth Road, Kilvey Hill, Swansea
Mobile catering unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-19
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- Vivian Engine House Neath Road Landore Swansea SA1 2LE
Redevelopment of Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses and Chimneys, including restoration and intervention works, with new link building - Discharge of condition 6 (various details) of planning permissio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-27
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- V&S No1 Locomotive Shed Hafod Morfa Copperworks Swansea SA1 2LE
Restoration and reconstruction of existing building - Discharge of Condition 14 - (Written scheme of Historic Environment Mitigation) of planning permission 2024/1653/FUL granted 18th March 2025
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Vivian Engine House Hafod Copperworks Landore Park And Ride Access Road Landore Swansea
Redevelopment of Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses and Chimneys, including restoration and intervention works, with new link building - Discharge of Condition 23 - ( Written Scheme for Historic Enviro
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-02
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- Vivian Engine House Hafod Copperworks Landore Park And Ride Access Road Landore Swansea
Redevelopment of Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses and Chimneys, including restoration and intervention works, with new link building - Discharge of condition 16 (Construction Environmental Management
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Vivian And Musgrave Engine Houses Hafod Morfa Copperworks Swansea SA1 2LE
Redevelopment of Vivian and Musgrave Engine Houses and Chimneys, including restoration and intervention works, a new link building, a flexible D1, A1, A2, A3 use as well as associated works including
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Hafod in Swansea

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

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Planning Activity in Hafod

In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Hafod. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.

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

With an average of 106 days, decisions near Hafod take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Hafod were discharge of conditions (17), full planning applications (7), other applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.

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