How long do planning decisions take near The Common?

The average planning decision time near The Common is 20 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 The Common?

The planning approval rate near The Common is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Common?

The most common type of planning application near The Common is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Common?

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The Common, Swansea Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Common, Swansea.

Swansea · Wales · settlement

Planning applications in The Common 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.

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Area Information

Admin district: Swansea
Parliamentary constituency: Gower
LSOA: Swansea 030A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Common.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Common.

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 The Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near The Common.

- Common Farm Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EU
Retention and completion of works to convert garage to be used as a gymnasium and home office/studio as ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling, raising the ridge with two rear dormers, rear balc
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Common Farm Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EU
Use of existing detached garage as gymnasium and home office / studio as ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling, raising the ridge with two rear dormers, rear balcony and single storey shower ro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-24
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- Welshmoor Stables Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EX
Construction of a two bedroom dwelling as a replacement for a residential caravan, stables and outbuildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Woodlands Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EU
(Pre-application) Re-roofing to main house and side annexe roof complete with rear rooflight and re-cladding existing front and rear dormer walls: replacement front dormer, rear dormer balcony and rai
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of The Common in Swansea

The Common is a settlement located in Swansea, Wales.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, The Common 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 The Common

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near The Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near The Common were full planning applications (4), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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