Norton (SA3 4), Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Norton (SA3 4), Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Norton (SA3 4) 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 Norton (SA3 4)
Mumbles is a vibrant district in Swansea, Wales, situated at the south-east corner of the unitary authority area. It serves as a local government community and had a population of 16,600 according to the 2011 Census, down from 16,774 in 2001. The area is known for its scenic headland, also called Mumbles, making it a notable location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
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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 029D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Norton (SA3 4).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Norton (SA3 4).
- 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 Norton (SA3 4) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
148 planning applications found near Norton (SA3 4).
- - Upper Norton Allotments Adjacent To Oystermouth Castle Park Mumbles Swansea
To crown lift 6 Sycamore trees and 1 other tree, to pollard 1 Ash tree, and to fell 1 Ash tree, 1 Sycamore tree and 1 other tree within the Mumbles Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Norton House Hotel Norton Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 5TQ
To fell 1 Mature Beech tree and 1 Lawson Cypress tree covered by TPO 636
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 4 Gower Place Mumbles Swansea SA3 4AB
Single storey rear extension, rear roof lights, and change of materials of roof covering, external wall finish, doors and windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - All Saints Church Church Park Mumbles Swansea SA3 4DE
Works to trees in Mumbles Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 54 Queens Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4AN
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 65 Newton Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BL
Single storey rear extension and new rear ground floor window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Anchor Bay Court 380 - 384B Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 5TN
Extension of existing balcony at 2nd floor level with new escape staircase
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 97 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5TW
Demolition of detached dwelling and replacement with two detached contemporary dwellings (outline).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Oystermouth Primary School 78 Newton Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BE
Pre-application Enquiry - Permanent siting of a single portacabin classroom unit in the grounds of Oystermouth primary school.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 3 Norton Avenue Mumbles Swansea SA3 5TP
Detached single-storey garden room within the rear garden of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 67 Newton Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BL
Replacement roof coverings, demolition of existing rear single storey extension, construction of a new two storey rear extension, fenestration alterations and installation of a fire escape staircase a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 35 - 37 Newton Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BD
Replacement shop front including change of materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 420 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BY
To fell 5 Sycamore trees within the Mumbles Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 6 Norton Avenue Mumbles Swansea SA3 5TP
Single storey side flat roof kitchen extension, new flat roof covering to rear lean-to, garage replacement, and new front canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - 3 Westcross Avenue West Cross Swansea SA3 5TS
Side boundary fence between 3 and 5 West Cross Avenue (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - 17 Palmyra Court West Cross Swansea SA3 5TJ
To crown lift and lop 1 Sequoia Wellingtonia covered by TPO 016
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 478 - 480 Mumbles Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BX
Alterations to front and side elevations including creation of a new entrance door to the upper floors, addition of timber cladding to part of the front elevation, addition of metal seam cladding to c
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 9 Westcross Avenue West Cross Swansea SA3 5TS
Change of use from retail (Class A1) to mixed use retail/food and drink (Classes A1/A3), excluding hot food take-away
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - St Davids Roman Catholic Primary School Westcross Avenue West Cross Swansea SA3 5TS
To lop three Elm trees covered under TPO 016
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - 3 Brooklyn Gardens West Cross Swansea SA3 5TU
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Norton (SA3 4) in Swansea
Mumbles is a vibrant district in Swansea, Wales, situated at the south-east corner of the unitary authority area. It serves as a local government community and had a population of 16,600 according to the 2011 Census, down from 16,774 in 2001. The area is known for its scenic headland, also called Mumbles, making it a notable location for planning applications related to residential and commercial development.
Property prices in Norton (SA3 4) 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 Norton (SA3 4) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Norton (SA3 4) 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 Norton (SA3 4)
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Norton (SA3 4). Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Norton (SA3 4) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Norton (SA3 4) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Norton (SA3 4) were full planning applications (48), tree works (22), other applications (11). Full planning applications account for 46% 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: 57 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Oystermouth planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- West Cross planning applications
- The Mumbles planning applications
- Langland planning applications
- The Knab planning applications
- Mumbles Hill planning applications
- Manselfield planning applications
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.