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Planning in Swansea/Abertawe

Approved
79%
50 of 61 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Swansea/Abertawe

Postcode districts

SA5 141 applications in the last 12 monthsSA1 358 applications in the last 12 monthsSA6 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: City and County of Swansea Council

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About Swansea/Abertawe

Swansea/Abertawe is a city located in Swansea, Wales.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swansea/Abertawe 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Swansea/Abertawe, 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, 90 planning applications were submitted near Swansea/Abertawe. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (42), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (10).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swansea/Abertawe?
In the last 24 months, 90 planning applications were submitted near Swansea/Abertawe. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Swansea/Abertawe?
The average planning decision time near Swansea/Abertawe is 77 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 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 42 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Swansea/Abertawe?
You can search and track planning applications near Swansea/Abertawe on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.