Llangyfelach, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Llangyfelach, Swansea.
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About Llangyfelach
Llangyfelach is a village and community in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, located approximately 4 miles north of Swansea city centre and adjacent to Morriston. With a population of 2,371 as of the 2021 census, it falls within the Llangyfelach ward and is bordered by open moorland to the west. The village's name combines the Welsh words 'llan' and 'Cyfelach,' reflecting its cultural heritage. Planning applications in this area may be influenced by its residential character and proximity to natural landscapes.
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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.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Llangyfelach.
- 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 Llangyfelach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Llangyfelach.
- - 2 Cae Eithin Llangyfelach Swansea SA6 6EZ
1. To crown lift, crown reduce and remove deadwood over 50mm in diameter, and lop/remove damaged branches from one Oak tree covered by TPO 460. 2. To crown lift and crown reduce one Oak tree covered b
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 8 Clos Waun Wen Llangyfelach Swansea SA6 6EF
Single storey rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Llangyfelach in Swansea
Llangyfelach is a village and community in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, located approximately 4 miles north of Swansea city centre and adjacent to Morriston. With a population of 2,371 as of the 2021 census, it falls within the Llangyfelach ward and is bordered by open moorland to the west. The village's name combines the Welsh words 'llan' and 'Cyfelach,' reflecting its cultural heritage. Planning applications in this area may be influenced by its residential character and proximity to natural landscapes.
Property prices in Llangyfelach 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 Llangyfelach a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Llangyfelach 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 Llangyfelach
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Llangyfelach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Llangyfelach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Llangyfelach were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.