Manselton, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Manselton, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Manselton 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 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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Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
20 planning applications found near Manselton.
- - 102 Manor Road Manselton Swansea SA5 9PN
First-floor rear extension with flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 181 Neath Road Landore Swansea SA1 2JT
Change of use to create an HMO for 4 people with external alterations to elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 15 Cwmlan Terrace Landore Swansea SA1 2PQ
Proposed first floor rear infill extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 11 Kildare Street Manselton Swansea SA5 9PH
Pre-application enquiry - Double rear extension decking and associated ground works
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 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 - - 196 Pentre Treharne Road Landore Swansea SA1 2PY
Single storey rear extensions to the existing utility room and lounge (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-09-01
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
View full details - - 15 Cwmlan Terrace Landore Swansea SA1 2PQ
Pre-application enquiry - First floor rear extension and rear roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-14
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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.
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, 36 planning applications were submitted near Manselton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Manselton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 77 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 Manselton were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (7), other applications (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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