How long do planning decisions take near Port Mead?

The average planning decision time near Port Mead is 52 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 Port Mead?

The planning approval rate near Port Mead is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Port Mead?

The most common type of planning application near Port Mead is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Port Mead?

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Port Mead, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Port Mead, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Port Mead 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.

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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 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Port Mead.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Port Mead based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Port Mead.

- 4 Hatfield Court Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5DE
Single storey side/rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-24
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- 97 Heol Awstin Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5EG
Conversion of the existing rear external store into shower room with the addition of a lobby infill extension to create link between main house and extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-19
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- 35 Rosewood Court Heol Emrys Penlan Swansea SA5 7AB
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24
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2026/0478/FUL - 35 Rosewood Court Heol Emrys Penlan Swansea SA5 7AB
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-24
- 143 - 145 Ravenhill Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5AH
Discharge of conditions 3 (Ecological enhancement measures) and 4 (refuse/cycling) of planning permission 2024/2305/FUL granted 17th April 2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 67 Mynydd Newydd Road Penlan Swansea SA5 5AE
Construction of two storey side extension, second storey part single storey rear extension and upgrading of front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Rear Of 560 Pentregethin Road Ravenhill Swansea SA5 5ET
Discharge of condition 6 (disposal of surface water) of planning permission 2020/2502/S73 granted 26th January 2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-13
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- 31 Glenside Road Portmead Swansea SA5 5HH
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Port Mead in Swansea

Port Mead is a settlement located in Swansea, Wales.

Property prices in Port Mead 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 Port Mead a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Mead 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 Port Mead

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Port Mead. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Port Mead.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Port Mead were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.

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