How long do planning decisions take near Penllergaer?

The average planning decision time near Penllergaer is 59 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 Penllergaer?

The planning approval rate near Penllergaer is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Penllergaer?

The most common type of planning application near Penllergaer is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Penllergaer?

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Penllergaer, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Penllergaer, Swansea.

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About Penllergaer

Penllergaer is a village and community located in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Swansea city centre. Nestled east of Gorseinon, it falls within the electoral ward of the same name and is conveniently near junction 47 of the M4 motorway. As of the 2011 census, the population of Penllergaer was 2,868, making it an area of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £222,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Penllergaer.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Penllergaer.

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 Penllergaer based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Penllergaer.

- 21A Gorseinon Road Penllergaer Swansea SA4 9AE
To fell one Scots Pine tree covered by TPO 430
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-06-16
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- 24 Rhodfa Gelli Aur Penllergaer Swansea SA4 9FL
Conversion of a detached garage to a home gym
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-06
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- 55 Gorseinon Road Penllergaer Swansea SA4 9AE
Single storey rear extension and first floor rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Penllergaer in Swansea

Property prices in Penllergaer show an average sale price of £222,300, 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 Penllergaer a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Penllergaer

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Penllergaer. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Penllergaer.

At 59 days on average, decisions near Penllergaer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Penllergaer were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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