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Planning in St Thomas

Approved
92%
44 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About St Thomas

St Thomas is a suburban district in Swansea, Wales, primarily residential and situated east of the city centre, across the River Tawe. The area is designated within the St Thomas ward and is separated by Fabian Way from the Swansea Docks, which underwent significant development in the 2010s, transforming into a hub for commercial activities and modern apartments. This evolving landscape may influence planning applications and opportunities in the region. It sits within the St Thomas district.

St Thomas sits at an elevation of 20 metres above sea level. 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 St Thomas show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Thomas 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 St Thomas, 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, 171 planning applications were submitted near St Thomas. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (44), full planning applications (13), amendments (12). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Thomas?
In the last 24 months, 171 planning applications were submitted near St Thomas. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Thomas?
The average planning decision time near St Thomas is 42 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 St Thomas?
The planning approval rate near St Thomas is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Thomas?
The most common type of planning application near St Thomas is discharge of conditions, with 44 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Thomas?
You can search and track planning applications near St Thomas on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.