How long do planning decisions take near Lon-las?

The average planning decision time near Lon-las is 91 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 Lon-las?

The planning approval rate near Lon-las is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lon-las?

The most common type of planning application near Lon-las is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lon-las?

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Lon-las, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lon-las, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

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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: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Swansea 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lon-las.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lon-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 Lon-las based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Lon-las.

- 137 Frederick Place Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9TS
Extension to side of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 10 Heol Brithdir Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9PZ
To lop one Oak tree covered by TPO 310
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 4 Back Drive Lonlas Neath Port Talbot SA10 6SB
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory to facilitate a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Neath | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Costa B4625 From Junction With Peniel Green Road To Junction With Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NS
Proposal for the installation of four rapid electric vehicle charging stations and ancillary equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-07
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- 34 Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9JR
Change of use of residential dwelling (Class C3) to a children's home for up to 4 children (Class C2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-04-25
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- 3 Cwrt Olwyn Ddwr Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9GA
Garage conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Land Parc Yr Helig Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9PN
Pedestrian footpath
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-29
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- 77 Frederick Place Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9SX
Two storey side extension and extension/reconstruction of front conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-17
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- 2 Heol Brithdir Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9PZ
PRE APP for a log cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Lon-las in Swansea

Lon-las is a settlement located in Swansea, Wales.

Property prices in Lon-las 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 Lon-las a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lon-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 Lon-las

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Lon-las. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lon-las.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lon-las were full planning applications (8), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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