Sketty, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sketty, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Sketty
Sketty is a suburban district located approximately 2 miles west of Swansea city centre, along Gower Road. This community is part of the Sketty council ward, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications within Swansea.
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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: Swansea West
- LSOA: Swansea 024E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sketty.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sketty.
- 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 Sketty based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Sketty.
- - 120 Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BT
Change of Use from B1 (Offices) to D1 (Dental Practice)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Sketty Lane Playing Fields Sketty Lane Swansea SA2 8QF
Replacement cricket clubhouse - discharge of conditions 3 (Vehicle Access improvement details), 5 (Delivery Management Plan), 6 (Ecological Enhancement Measures) of Planning Permission 2025/1950/FUL g
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - R/O Eversley Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9DB
PRE APP - Convert a disused garage into a coffee roastery and small bakery business (Class A3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - R/O 41+43 Eversley Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9DB
PRE APP - Convert a disused two storey building from ground floor and ancillary/storage space on first floor to a Use Class A1 business
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Builders Yard Eversley Road Sketty Swansea
Demolition of existing commercial buildings and replacement with a single storey building comprising 3 storage units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Former Police Station 132 Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BT
PRE APP - Conversion of existing police station into 4 no. 2 bedroom apartments, including a rear extension, with associated car parking through the existing access
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 2 The Bryn Sketty Swansea SA2 8DD
Discharge of condition 6 (Construction method statement) of planning permission 2024/1198/S73 granted 11th September 2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Sketty Lane Playing Field Sketty Lane Swansea SA2 8QF
Replacement cricket clubhouse, new covered net practice facility, upgrading of Sketty Lane vehicular access and on site car parking, erection of safety catch netting and environmental enhancements
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 30 Queens Road Sketty Swansea SA2 0SB
Single storey rear extension, replacement front porch and addition of bay window to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - 75 Dillwyn Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9AH
Change of use from ground floor shop (Class A1) and residential first floor flat (Class C3) to a mixed use Class A1/A3/D1/D2
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 42 De La Beche Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9AR
Pre-application enquiry - change of use of the residential dwelling at 42 De La Beche Road (Class C3) to a 9 person HMO (Unique Use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - St Pauls Church Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BZ
Various tree works (Trees in the Sketty Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - 7 Brynnewydd Gardens Sketty Swansea SA2 8AD
Single storey rear/side extension and removal of existing rear and side dormers (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 3 Cae Bryn Avenue Sketty Swansea SA2 9AT
Single storey and first floor rear extensions and fenestration alterations to ground floor side elevation (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - 25 Eversley Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9DB
Change of use of existing Dental Surgery with two flats into a Dental Surgery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 54 Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BY
PRE-APP - New vehicular access to include removal of a section of the front wall and levelling of front garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 30 Queens Road Sketty Swansea SA2 0SB
Replacement single storey front porch extension and single storey side/rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-06-08
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A brief summary of Sketty in Swansea
Sketty is a suburban district located approximately 2 miles west of Swansea city centre, along Gower Road. This community is part of the Sketty council ward, making it a relevant area for those interested in planning applications within Swansea.
Property prices in Sketty 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 Sketty a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sketty 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 Sketty
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Sketty. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sketty may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Sketty slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sketty were full planning applications (11), tree works (8), other applications (5). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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