Mynydd-Bach, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mynydd-Bach, Swansea.
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Planning applications in Mynydd-Bach 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 Mynydd-Bach
Mynydd-Bach is a suburban district and community located approximately 2.5 miles north of Swansea city centre, within the Mynydd-Bach ward. Known for its small plateau, the area’s key employment driver is the DVLA, which established its operations in the district in 1974. As of the 2011 census, Mynydd-Bach had a population of 8,872, making it a notable community in the Swansea region for planning and development considerations.
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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 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mynydd-Bach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mynydd-Bach.
- 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 Mynydd-Bach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Mynydd-Bach.
- - Plot Adjacent To 27 Gellifawr Road Morriston Swansea SA6 7PN
Detached dwelling with raised rear patio and detached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1053 Llangyfelach Road Tirdeunaw Swansea SA5 7HY
Pre-application enquiry - Extend an existing dormer on front of residential property
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - 2026/0486/DOC - Land West Of Llangyfelach Road Llangyfelach Tirdeunaw Swansea SA5 7HY
Discharge of conditions 12 (site investigations for shallow coal workings and mine entries), 13 (Phase-Specific Report) and 15 (contamination) of planning permission 2017/1822/OUT granted 9th October
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24 - - S & Js Cafe The Carriage House Rheidol Avenue Clase Swansea SA6 7JS
Proposed extension and change of use of an existing outbuilding from storage to an A3 cafe, including alterations to the on-site car parking layout and associated external works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Clase Primary School Clase Swansea SA6 7JX
Residential development for 43.no Affordable dwellings with new access and landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 825 Llangyfelach Road Treboeth Swansea SA5 9AX
PRE APP for proposed 1 or 2 house dwellings to the rear of 825
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - Plot Adjacent To 20 Bryn Eglur Morriston Swansea SA6 7PG
Detached dwelling (outline)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 58 Gelligwyn Road Morriston Swansea SA6 7PR
Use of one ground floor reception room, utility room and W.C. as a hairdressing business (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - Church Of St Teilo On The Clase Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HN
Discharge of condition 6 (replacement boundary treatment) of planning permission 2021/2399/FUL approved 27th April 2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-09-01
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
2 form entry Primary school, including means of access, parking, outdoor recreational facilities, landscape treatment and drainage infrastructure - Non-material amendment to allow for the variation of
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-12-08
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
Discharge of condition 19 (validation verification report) of planning permission 2018/2622/FUL approved 9th May 2019 amended via 2021/1642/NMA on 17th August 2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-11-04
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
Discharge of conditions 9 (School Travel Plan) and 14 (Traffic Regulation Order) of planning permission 2018/2622/FUL approved 9th May 2019
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-10-07
View full details - - St Teilo On The Clase Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HN
Change of use of church (Class D1) to a mixed use church/community facility and cafe (Classes D1/A3), fenestration alterations, rooflights, solar pv panels to roof, addition of part first floor mezzan
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-09-15
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea
2 form entry Primary school, including means of access, parking, outdoor recreational facilities, landscape treatment and drainage infrastructure (Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2018/26
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-06-16
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
One wall mounted non illuminated lettering and logo sign to western elevation of school
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
2 form entry Primary school, including means of access, parking, outdoor recreational facilities, landscape treatment and drainage infrastructure - Discharge of condition 17 (scheme of ventilation and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-05-19
View full details - - Land To The East Of Hill View Crescent Clase Swansea SA6 7HW
Discharge of conditions 8 (roof mounted PV panels) and 15 (fence around the all-weather pitch and MUGA) of planning permission 2018/2622/FUL approved 9th May 2019
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2021-02-15
View full details - - Land Off Hill View Crescent And Beacons View Road, Clase, Swansea
Discharge of condition 15 (landscaping) of planning permission 2019/2855/FUL granted 4th March 2020
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - Land Off Hill View Crescent And Beacons View Road Clase Swansea
Construction of 25 dwellings comprising a mix of 16, 3 bedroom semi-detached properties, and 9, 3 bedroom terraced properties with associated hard and soft landscaping (Non Material Amendment to plann
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2020-10-06
View full details - - Land East Of Hill View Crescent And Beacons View Road Clase Swansea
Construction of 25 dwellings comprising a mix of 16, 3 bedroom semi-detached properties, and 9, 3 bedroom terraced properties with associated hard and soft landscaping. Non Material Amendment to amend
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2020-09-15
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A brief summary of Mynydd-Bach in Swansea
Mynydd-Bach is a suburban district and community located approximately 2.5 miles north of Swansea city centre, within the Mynydd-Bach ward. Known for its small plateau, the area’s key employment driver is the DVLA, which established its operations in the district in 1974. As of the 2011 census, Mynydd-Bach had a population of 8,872, making it a notable community in the Swansea region for planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Mynydd-Bach 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 Mynydd-Bach a particularly low-crime area.
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Planning Activity in Mynydd-Bach
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Mynydd-Bach. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mynydd-Bach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mynydd-Bach were full planning applications (10), other applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 56% 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, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.