How long do planning decisions take near Mayals?

The average planning decision time near Mayals is 68 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 Mayals?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Mayals?

The most common type of planning application near Mayals is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mayals?

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Mayals, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mayals, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

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About Mayals

Mayals is a suburb and electoral ward in Swansea, Wales, located approximately 6 kilometers west of the city centre. Part of the Mumbles district, it had a population of 2,600 in 2022, slightly down from 2,676 in 2011. The area borders Sketty, Killay, Fairwood, Bishopston, and West Cross, and is predominantly situated within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the first AONB established in the UK in 1956, making it a prime location for planning applications focused on conservation and development.

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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 028D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mayals.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mayals based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Mayals.

- 18 Ashburnham Drive Mayals Swansea SA3 5DS
Addition of solar panels to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 22 Muirfield Drive Mayals Swansea SA3 5HS
To reduce one Oak tree covered by TPO043
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-12
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- 30 Muirfield Drive Mayals Swansea SA3 5HS
Use of annexe as a holiday let.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 18 & 20 Muirfield Drive Mayals Swansea SA3 5HS
To crown lift and crown reduce 3 Oak trees covered by TPO 43
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-04-16
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- Land Adjacent To 24 Southerndown Avenue Mayals Swansea SA3 5EL
Discharge of conditions 5 (retention and protection of trees) and 8 (ecological enhancement measures and implementation timetable) of planning permission 2022/2526/S73 granted 27th July 2023
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-29
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- Land At Mayals Road / Westport Avenue Corner Mayals Swansea SA3 5HQ
The removal of the existing 20m monopole with 6no. antennas and the installation of the a replacement 20m monopole supporting 6no. antennas, 1no. 300mm transmission dish, installation of 1no. equipmen
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-06
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- 158 Mayals Road Mayals Swansea SA3 5HF
Single storey rear and side extension to include side garage and cladding to existing first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-03
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- 88 Westport Avenue Mayals Swansea SA3 5EF
To lop 2 Oak trees covered by TPO 14
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-08-23
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- 6 Willowbrook Gardens Mayals Swansea SA3 5EB
Rear and side dormers, front and side rooflights, front gable window, demolition of conservatory, construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-05-16
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- 81 Westport Avenue Mayals Swansea SA3 5EF
Discharge of condition 3 (Scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable of planning permission 2023/0354/FUL granted 21st April 2023
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Mayals in Swansea

Property prices in Mayals 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 Mayals a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Mayals

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Mayals. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

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

At 68 days on average, decisions near Mayals slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Mayals were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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