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40 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Uplands · updated daily · City and County of Swansea Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 40 · received or decided in the last 90 days

32 Gwydr Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 0ABAwaiting decisionUse of property as a HMO for up to 6 people (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)Received 6 Nov 20262026/1853/ELD
Glanmor Residences 12 Park Drive Uplands Swansea SA2 0PPAwaiting decisionDemolition of outbuildings and construction of two detached dwellings - Non Material Amendment of Planning Permission 2016/1619 granted 5th January 2018 to allow the relocation of foul drainage only entry into the Welsh Water system - CMH1Received 2 Nov 20262026/1815/NMA
12 Cory Street Sketty Swansea SA2 9AWAwaiting decisionSingle storey rear extension with patio/steps and privacy screens.Received 30 Oct 20262026/1811/FUL
St James Church Walter Road City Centre Swansea SA1 4QFAwaiting decisionTo fell one English Elm tree, Crown Reduce and lop 3 no. Holm Oak Trees and one Scots Pine tree covered by TPO's 26 and 49Received 29 Oct 20262026/1803/TPO
1-28 St James Crescent Swansea SA1 6DLAwaiting decisionProposed replacement of timber windows and doors - Discharge of conditions 3 (scheme of ecological enhancements), 4 (detailed drawing of the existing and proposed fenestration frame sizes and profile), and 5 (details of the repairs and required replacement of the timber cladding) of planning permission 2024/2272/FUL granted 8th August 2025Received 27 Oct 20262026/1565/DOC

Planning in Uplands

Approved: 76%; 38 of 48 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Uplands

Postcode districts

SA2 244 applications in the last 12 monthsSA1 360 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: City and County of Swansea Council

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About Uplands

Uplands is a vibrant suburb of Swansea, located approximately one mile west of the city centre and within the Uplands electoral ward. The area is primarily centred around the A4118 road, which connects Swansea to Sketty, with its landscape characterized by hilly terrain. As of the 2011 census, Uplands had a population of 15,665, reflecting a diverse community that has a notably low percentage of Welsh identity in the region, making it a unique area for planning applications.

Property prices in Uplands show an average sale price of £182,935, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Uplands 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Uplands, 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, 168 planning applications were submitted near Uplands. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), amendments (25), tree works (12).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Uplands?

In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near Uplands. The approval rate is 76%.

How long do planning decisions take near Uplands?

The average planning decision time near Uplands is 51 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 Uplands?

The planning approval rate near Uplands is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Uplands?

The most common type of planning application near Uplands is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Uplands?

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