How long do planning decisions take near Heol Las?

The average planning decision time near Heol Las is 64 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 Heol Las?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Heol Las?

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

How can I track planning applications near Heol Las?

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Heol Las, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heol Las, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Heol Las 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.

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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: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Swansea 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heol Las based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Heol Las.

- 420 Heol Las Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9DR
Proposed residential annexe for independent living
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 481 Heol Las Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9DX
Single storey extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-08-04
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A brief summary of Heol Las in Swansea

Heol Las is a settlement located in Swansea, Wales.

Property prices in Heol Las 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 Heol Las a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heol Las 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.

Planning Activity in Heol Las

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Heol Las. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Heol Las slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Heol Las were full planning applications (10), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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