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Planning in Pen-lan

Approved
91%
29 of 32 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pen-lan in the last 24 months, from City and County of Swansea Council's planning register.

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About Pen-lan

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

Property prices in Pen-lan show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pen-lan area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pen-lan a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Pen-lan, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Pen-lan. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pen-lan?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Pen-lan. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pen-lan?
The average planning decision time near Pen-lan is 76 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 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pen-lan?
You can search and track planning applications near Pen-lan on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.