Newton, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newton, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Newton 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 Newton
Newton is a village situated in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, just inland and elevated from the picturesque Swansea Bay and close to the Mumbles. As part of the Mumbles community, the Newton ward offers a unique blend of residential and natural landscapes, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Population: 3,316 · Area: 2.4 km²
District: Swansea
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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: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 031C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton.
- 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 Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
73 planning applications found near Newton.
- - 14 Challacombe Place Newton Swansea SA3 4TN
To fell 1 Norway Maple tree covered by TPO 213
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 25 Picket Mead Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SA
Single storey rear extension, front and rear solar panels, front porch under existing canopy and relocation of ground floor side door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 26 St Peters Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 148 Newton Road Newton Swansea SA3 4ST
Siting of a mobile catering unit on Saturdays and Sundays
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 18 Highpool Close Newton Swansea SA3 4TU
Side dormer, side rooflight, alterations to fenestration, and conversion of garage to ancillary living accommodation (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 10 Picket Mead Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SA
Demolition of the existing utility, conservatory, bathroom and garage, proposed side and rear extensions, replacement roof structure (raising ridge by 400mm) and loft conversion including dormers (ame
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 34 Long Shepherds Drive Caswell Swansea SA3 4RP
Alterations to means of enclosure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 Dawlish Close Newton Swansea SA3 4UT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - 2026/0485/FUL - 7 Dawlish Close Newton Swansea SA3 4UT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24 - - 26 St Peters Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 9 Brooklyn Terrace Newton Swansea SA3 4SP
Single storey rear infill extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 147 - 149 Newton Road Newton Swansea SA3 4ST
Retention and completion of works to change the of use of the ground floor public house into 2 No. 1 bedroom self contained flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Caribbean Glen Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5PS
Increase in ridge and eaves heights to provide additional floor and side roof extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Oakbrook 3 Riversdale Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5PU
To prune and crown lift one Oak Tree covered by TPO 215
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 15 Highmead Avenue Newton Swansea SA3 4TY
Single storey rear extension, side roof extension and hip to gable roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 119 Newton Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SW
Replacement detached garage with office above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 25 St Peters Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SB
Demolition of existing rear lean-to structure and construction of single storey rear extension and detached garden room for an ancillary use to the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 9 Highpool Close Newton Swansea SA3 4TU
Installation of a first floor front window, side and rear roof lights, rear bi-fold doors and detached garden room (Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 10 Picket Mead Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SA
Demolition of the existing utility, conservatory, bathroom and garage, proposed side and rear extensions, replacement roof structure (raising ridge by 400mm) and loft conversion including dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 29 Riversdale Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5PU
Part two storey/part single storey side extension, addition of pitched roof to existing single storey rear extension, alterations to fenestration, and front raised terrace with associated balustrades
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Newton in Swansea
Newton is a village situated in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, just inland and elevated from the picturesque Swansea Bay and close to the Mumbles. As part of the Mumbles community, the Newton ward offers a unique blend of residential and natural landscapes, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,316. It sits within the Swansea district.
Newton covers an area of approximately 2.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Newton 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 Newton a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton 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 Newton
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Newton. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Newton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Newton were full planning applications (55), tree works (25), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 65 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.