How long do planning decisions take near Swansea/Abertawe?

The average planning decision time near Swansea/Abertawe is 53 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 Swansea/Abertawe?

The planning approval rate near Swansea/Abertawe is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swansea/Abertawe?

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

How can I track planning applications near Swansea/Abertawe?

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Swansea/Abertawe, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swansea/Abertawe, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · City

Planning applications in Swansea/Abertawe 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 Swansea/Abertawe

Swansea, the second-largest city in Wales, is a vibrant port and coastal city that serves as a principal area known as the City and County of Swansea. Its strategic location and urban development make it a key focus for planning applications, offering opportunities for both residential and commercial projects in a dynamic environment.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Neath and Swansea East
LSOA: Swansea 021A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swansea/Abertawe.

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...)
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Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Swansea/Abertawe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Swansea/Abertawe.

- CK Food Store 60 - 68 Pentregethin Road Cwmbwrla Swansea SA5 8BA
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed alterations and upgrading of ground floor store with new self contained apartments to upper floors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Unit 1 15 Cave Street Cwmdu Swansea SA5 8JY
Change of use to barber shop (Class A1)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Swansea/Abertawe in Swansea

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swansea/Abertawe a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Swansea/Abertawe

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Swansea/Abertawe. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Swansea/Abertawe maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Swansea/Abertawe were full planning applications (11), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted.

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