Three Crosses, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Three Crosses, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Three Crosses
Three Crosses is a charming village located in the Gower Peninsula, within the City and County of Swansea, Wales. Renowned for its stunning landscapes, the area is largely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community enhancements. With over twenty villages and communities in the vicinity, Three Crosses benefits from a rich local context for potential projects.
Population: 1,476 (2021)
District: Swansea
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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: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Three Crosses.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Three Crosses.
- 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 Three Crosses based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Three Crosses.
- - 16 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PX
(Pre-application) Single storey side/rear extension to replace existing conservatory and rear garage extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Cae Mansel Road Gowerton Swansea SA4 3HH
(Pre-application) Detached timber framed dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 19A Joiners Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3NY
Retention of detached garden room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 55 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PY
Detached studio and workshop (Class B1) and retention and completion of widened access and extension to driveway - Variation of conditions 2 and 6 of planning permission 2022/1365/S73 granted 3rd Augu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 16 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PX
Single storey side/rear extension to garage and part single, part two storey rear extension to the main dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 33 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PY
(Pre-application) Single storey front extension, single storey side extension, two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 2 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PX
(Pre-application) Demolition of detached gargae increase in ridge height to provide further living accommodation in the roof space, three front dormers, three front roof lights, single storey side ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 59 Gowerton Road Three Crosses Swansea SA4 3PY
Discharge of condition 3 (Scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and Implementation Timetable) of planning permission 2022/2550/FUL granted 22nd December 2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Three Crosses in Swansea
Three Crosses is a charming village located in the Gower Peninsula, within the City and County of Swansea, Wales. Renowned for its stunning landscapes, the area is largely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to conservation, development, and community enhancements. With over twenty villages and communities in the vicinity, Three Crosses benefits from a rich local context for potential projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,476 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swansea district.
Property prices in Three Crosses 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 Three Crosses a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Three Crosses 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 Three Crosses
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Three Crosses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Three Crosses may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Three Crosses slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Three Crosses were full planning applications (5), other applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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