How long do planning decisions take near Murton?

The average planning decision time near Murton is 64 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 Murton?

The planning approval rate near Murton is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Murton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Murton?

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Murton, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Murton, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

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About Murton

Murton, located in the City and County of Swansea, is part of the picturesque Gower Peninsula, which boasts over twenty villages and communities. This area is renowned for its stunning landscapes, with the majority designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant consideration for planning applications in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 030D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Murton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Murton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Murton.

- 23 Eastlands Park Bishopston Swansea SA3 3DQ
To lop one Horse Chesnut tree covered by TPO No 068
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-17
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- Murton Carpark Murton Green Road Murton Swansea SA3 3AT
Siting of mobile catering unit - Variation of condition 1 of Planning Permission 2023/2256/FUL granted 8th January 2024 to extend the time for the siting of a mobile catering unit by a further 4 years
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 88 Oldway Bishopston Swansea SA3 3DJ
To lop one Horse Chestnut tree covered by TPO No: 538
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-08-13
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- 2 Northway Bishopston Swansea SA3 3JN
Amendment to the wording of Condition 4 of planning permission 2019/0460/S73 to allow for the development to be completed in strict accordance with the Tree Protection Plan prepared by Stephen Lucocq
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-03-02
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- Northway Garage Northway Bishopston Swansea SA3 3JN
Creation of garden allotments with private drive access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Murton in Swansea

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

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Planning Activity in Murton

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Murton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

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

At 64 days on average, decisions near Murton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Murton were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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