How long do planning decisions take near Rhossili?

The average planning decision time near Rhossili is 56 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 Rhossili?

The planning approval rate near Rhossili is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rhossili?

The most common type of planning application near Rhossili is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rhossili?

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Rhossili, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rhossili, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

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About Rhossili

Rhossili is a picturesque village located on the southwestern tip of the Gower Peninsula in Wales, renowned for being part of the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a population of 278 as recorded in the 2011 census, it operates under a community council and falls within the Gower parliamentary constituency and electoral ward. The community also encompasses the nearby hamlet of Middleton, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its scenic environment and local governance structure.

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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 028A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rhossili based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Rhossili.

- Broad Park Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Single storey front extension and single storey rear extension with balcony areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-28
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- The Rectory Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
New front porch addition, rear ground floor flat roofed extension and first floor pitched roof extension with terrace, a first-floor roof extension, new roof coverings and fenestration alterations thr
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Carissima Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Rear link extension, demolition of the existing barn to be replaced with new building with extension with terrace above and an ASHP (Variation of condition 3 of planning permission 2025/1598/FUL grant
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Westdeane Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
(Pre-application) Two storey rear extension, replacement roof finish to include an inlaid solar panel array, new and replacement fenestration, siting of an air source heat pump and replacement vehicul
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Sunnyside Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Retrospective application for the demolition of 2 no. chimneys
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-22
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- Carissima Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Single storey rear extension, replacement rear porch extension, re-roofing, external finishes and replacement of single flat roof dormer with 3 smaller gable dormers to the front elevation of the main
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Carissima Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Rear link extension, demolition of the existing barn to be replaced with new building with extension with terrace above and an ASHP
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Newpark Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Installation of solar panels on the South facing non-principal elevation roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Newpark Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Replacement detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Ashtree Farm Rhossili Swansea SA3 1PL
Conversion of existing garage, replacement dormers, installation of rooflights, fenestration alterations/upgrades, timber kit store, boundary walls and air source heat pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Rhossili in Swansea

Property prices in Rhossili 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 Rhossili a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Rhossili includes 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Bristol Channel Approaches / Dynesfeydd Mor Hafren. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Rhossili

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Rhossili. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rhossili were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 73% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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