St Thomas, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Thomas, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in St Thomas 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 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.
Elevation: 20m
District: St Thomas
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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: Neath and Swansea East
- LSOA: Swansea 021E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Thomas.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Thomas.
- 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 St Thomas based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near St Thomas.
- - 116 Port Tennant Road Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8JG
PRE APP Conversion of 3 no. flats into a single three bedroom dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 30 Granville Road St Thomas Swansea SA1 8DY
Replacement dwelling, outbuilding and an Air Source Heat Pump - Discharge of Conditions 5 (detailed drawing of the windows to the front and side elevations), 6 (Colours of the aluminium windows and do
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land To The West Of River Tawe And East Of New Cut Road Landore Swansea
Construction of a pontoon and other associated works - Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 5 (Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable), and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land To The West Of River Tawe And East Of New Cut Road Landore Swansea
Construction of a pontoon and other associated works - Discharge of conditions 6 ( Sensitive External Lighting Strategy, 8 (Details - guard railings, benches and bins, and lighting columns) and 10 (La
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Plots A11 A/B/C & A14 B Kings Road Swansea SA1 8QY
Retention of existing car parks and all associated development for an additional 3 year period - variation of condition 1 of planning permission 2023/1362/FUL granted 31st August 2023 to retain the ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 65 Port Tennant Road Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8JG
Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) into two self-contained flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Mariner's Court Lamberts Road Swansea SA1 8QH
External alterations to the existing apartment block comprising removal of existing render, insulation and board system; the removal of all timber balcony decking, associated timber supports and timbe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Plot A9 Padley Road Swansea Waterfront Swansea SA1 8AN
Construction of surface level car parking with all associated development - Discharge of Condition 9 (Biodiversity enhancements information and implementation timetable; General arrangement and landsc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 6 Vicarage Terrace St Thomas Swansea SA1 8BQ
Rear roof extension and insertion of two front rooflights (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Former Utilities Outbuilding Headland Road St Thomas Swansea SA1 8DX
Addition of two front rooflights and ground floor side window and provision of new access road to facilitate conversion of redundant utilities building to holiday accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - 65 Windmill Terrace St Thomas Swansea SA1 8DN
Change of use from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to 4 bed HMO property (Class C4) - Discharge of Condition 5 (Ecological Enhancement Measures and Implementation timetable) of planning permission 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of St Thomas in Swansea
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 £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 St Thomas a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in St Thomas
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near St Thomas. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Thomas may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near St Thomas were discharge of conditions (35), full planning applications (12), amendments (11).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 66 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.