How long do planning decisions take near Lower Sketty?

The average planning decision time near Lower Sketty is 60 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 Lower Sketty?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Sketty?

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

How can I track planning applications near Lower Sketty?

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Lower Sketty, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Sketty, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Lower Sketty 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 Lower Sketty

Lower Sketty is a suburban district located approximately 2 miles west of Swansea city centre, along Gower Road. It is part of the Sketty council ward, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in Swansea.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 032C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Sketty.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lower Sketty based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Lower Sketty.

- 26 Glynderwen Crescent Sketty Swansea SA2 8EH
Rear dormer, removal of sun room and erection of a single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, front hardstandig to provide additional parking spaces, and widening existing vehicular a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-24
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- 16 Royal Oak Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8ES
First floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-27
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- 67 Ashleigh Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8EE
Detached Two Bedroom Dwelling with Associated Access, Parking and Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 2 Hendy Close Sketty Swansea SA2 8BB
Roof lights, change of conservatory roof structure, side dormer roof extension, detached car port & fenestration alterations (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-29
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- 3 Emmanuel Gardens Sketty Swansea SA2 8EF
Retention and completion of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-12
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- 143 Derwen Fawr Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8ED
Replacement dwelling (Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2021/1856/FUL granted 21st December 2021) to reduce height of the proposed dwelling with fenestration and wall alterations
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-02
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- 29 Warwick Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8DY
Single storey side extension, front porch, creation of new vehicular access, new hardstanding, new pedestrian access gate and front boundary wall to replace existing pedestrian access gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-19
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- Bible College Of Wales Derwen Fawr Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8EB
PRE APP for demolition of existing concert hall and outhouses with a proposal for a new lecture theatre/concert hall with visitor accommodation and improved amenities
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Lower Sketty in Swansea

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Sketty a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Lower Sketty

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Lower Sketty. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

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

At 60 days on average, decisions near Lower Sketty slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Sketty were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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