How long do planning decisions take near Mayhill?

The average planning decision time near Mayhill is 53 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 Mayhill?

The planning approval rate near Mayhill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mayhill?

The most common type of planning application near Mayhill is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mayhill?

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Mayhill, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mayhill, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Mayhill 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 Mayhill

Mayhill is a district located in Swansea, Wales, positioned on Townhill, a prominent landform that rises 175 meters above the city centre. This area is distinguished by its urban geography, with Mayhill situated to the east and the Townhill district to the west. Mayhill falls under the Townhill electoral ward, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
LSOA: Swansea 024A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mayhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Mayhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Mayhill.

- CK Food Store 60 - 68 Pentregethin Road Cwmbwrla Swansea SA5 8BA
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed alterations and upgrading of ground floor store with new self contained apartments to upper floors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Unit 1 15 Cave Street Cwmdu Swansea SA5 8JY
Change of use to barber shop (Class A1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Mayhill in Swansea

Property prices in Mayhill show an average sale price of £182,935, 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 Mayhill a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mayhill 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 Mayhill

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Mayhill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mayhill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mayhill were full planning applications (11), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.

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