How long do planning decisions take near Pen-lan?

The average planning decision time near Pen-lan is 58 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 Pen-lan?

The planning approval rate near Pen-lan is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Pen-lan?

The most common type of planning application near Pen-lan is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Pen-lan?

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Pen-lan, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Pen-lan, Swansea.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
LSOA: Swansea 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Pen-lan.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pen-lan.

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Pen-lan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Pen-lan.

- 47 John Penry Crescent Penlan Swansea SA5 9AN
Single storey rear bedroom extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-08
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- Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields Heol Gwyrosydd Penlan Swansea SA5 7BX
Retention of revised access path route with associated boundary fencing from that approved under 2024/1930/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-15
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- Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields Heol Gwyrosydd Penlan Swansea SA5 7BS
Discharge of condition 3 (ecological enhancement measures) of planning permission 2024/1125/FUL granted 8th November 2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-01-31
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A brief summary of Pen-lan in Swansea

Pen-lan is a settlement located in Swansea, Wales.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pen-lan 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 Pen-lan

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Pen-lan. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Pen-lan.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Pen-lan slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Pen-lan were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), other applications (3). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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