Swanbridge, The Vale of Glamorgan Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanbridge, The Vale of Glamorgan.
The Vale of Glamorgan · Wales · settlement
About Swanbridge
Swanbridge, located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is home to Sully Island, a 14.5-acre tidal island positioned 400 meters off the northern coast of the Bristol Channel. Nestled between the towns of Penarth and Barry, and just 10 km south of Cardiff, Sully Island is part of the parish of Sully and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. As one of 43 unbridged tidal islands accessible on foot, it offers a unique aspect for planning applications related to conservation and coastal development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,701 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of Glamorgan
- Parliamentary constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth
- LSOA: Vale of Glamorgan 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanbridge.
- 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 Swanbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Swanbridge.
- - Sully Sports And Social Club, South Road, Sully
Variation for static vendors
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 64 South Road, Sully
Erection of a single story summer house. There is a wall and fence that currently sits between my property and the pavement. The fence will be raised slightly to reduce the view of the summer house ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Greenwaves, 11, Clevedon Avenue, Sully
Take down existing roof structure and increase roof height. Demolish existing rear conservatory and pergola structure. Proposed single storey rear extension with fenestration alterations to rear, side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Glamorgan | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Swanbridge in The Vale of Glamorgan
Swanbridge, located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, is home to Sully Island, a 14.5-acre tidal island positioned 400 meters off the northern coast of the Bristol Channel. Nestled between the towns of Penarth and Barry, and just 10 km south of Cardiff, Sully Island is part of the parish of Sully and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. As one of 43 unbridged tidal islands accessible on foot, it offers a unique aspect for planning applications related to conservation and coastal development.
Property prices in Swanbridge show an average sale price of £403,701, 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 Swanbridge a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swanbridge 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 Swanbridge
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Swanbridge. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 117 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 Swanbridge.
With an average of 117 days, decisions near Swanbridge take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Swanbridge were full planning applications (8), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.