Manselton, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Manselton, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Manselton
Manselton is a suburban area located in Swansea, Wales, within the Cwmbwrla ward. It is situated to the west of Llangyfelach Road, just north of the railway line connecting Landore depot to west Wales, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region.
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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: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Manselton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Manselton.
- 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 Manselton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Manselton.
- - 102 Manor Road Manselton Swansea SA5 9PN
Proposed rear first-floor extension and rear roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - 2026/0260/PRE - Land To The Rear 24 Penfilia Road Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9HX
PRE APP for proposed detached dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-23 - 2026/0432/PRE - 468 Llangyfelach Road Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9LR
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed change of use from mixed use takeaway and ancillary accommodation to 4 No. self contained residential units (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-17 - - 468 Llangyfelach Road Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9LR
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed change of use from mixed use takeaway and ancillary accommodation to 4 No. self contained residential units (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 181 Neath Road Landore Swansea SA1 2JT
Change of use to create a ground floor A1 use with a 1 bed flat above along with external alterations to elevations (amended description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Land To The Rear 24 Penfilia Road Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9HX
PRE APP for proposed detached dwelling and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 6 Washington Street Landore Swansea SA1 2QE
Rear extension to the ground and first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 71 Pwll Street Landore Swansea SA1 2PB
Proposed detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 181 Neath Road Landore Swansea SA1 2JT
PRE APP for a change of use to create a commercial unit with a 1 bed flat above
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 15 Cwmlan Terrace Landore Swansea SA1 2PQ
Proposed loft conversion and rear dormer extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 22 Bennett Street Landore Swansea SA1 2QH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 1 Frederick Street Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9JS
Change of use of former vehicle repair workshop (Class B2) to a residential dwelling house (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 14 Hopkin Street Brynhyfryd Swansea SA5 9HN
PRE APP to replace the front of the property with block insulation render or facestone
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 45 Robert Street Manselton Swansea SA5 9ND
Change of use from salon (Class A1) to dwelling house (C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Manselton in Swansea
Manselton is a suburban area located in Swansea, Wales, within the Cwmbwrla ward. It is situated to the west of Llangyfelach Road, just north of the railway line connecting Landore depot to west Wales, making it a relevant location for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Manselton 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 Manselton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Manselton 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 Manselton
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Manselton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Manselton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Manselton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Manselton were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (7), other applications (6). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Landore planning applications
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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.