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Planning in Penrice

Approved
100%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Penrice

Penrice is a village and community located in Swansea, Wales, on the picturesque Gower Peninsula. According to the 2011 UK census, it has a population of 451 and encompasses several nearby villages, including Oxwich, Oxwich Green, Slade, Little Reynoldston, and Horton. The area is governed by an elected community council, making it an active participant in local planning and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swansea district.

Penrice covers an area of approximately 1422.6 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 Penrice 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 Penrice 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 Penrice 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, Penrice 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 Penrice, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Penrice. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Penrice?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Penrice. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Penrice?
The average planning decision time near Penrice is 40 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 Penrice?
The planning approval rate near Penrice is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Penrice?
The most common type of planning application near Penrice is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Penrice?
You can search and track planning applications near Penrice on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.