How long do planning decisions take near Port Tennant?

The average planning decision time near Port Tennant is 124 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 Tennant?

The planning approval rate near Port Tennant is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Port Tennant is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Port Tennant?

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Port Tennant, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Port Tennant, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in Port Tennant 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.

About Port Tennant

Port Tennant is a suburban area in Swansea, Wales, located within the St. Thomas ward, at the southern base of Kilvey Hill and adjacent to Fabian Way. Primarily residential, this district also features Danygraig Cemetery, one of the largest public cemeteries in Swansea, making it a significant locale for planning applications related to residential developments and community services in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
LSOA: Swansea 025B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Port Tennant.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Tennant based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Port Tennant.

- 92 Wern Terrace Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8NT
First floor rear extension and rear roof extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-23
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- 156 Marcroft Road Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8NH
Change of use of an existing C3 dwellinghouse to a registered children's home (Use Class C2) for a maximum of two children/young persons with 24-hour staff support
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Port Tennant in Swansea

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

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

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Port Tennant. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 124 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 Port Tennant.

With an average of 124 days, decisions near Port Tennant take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Port Tennant were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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