Uplands, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Uplands, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in Uplands 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 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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £182,935 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Swansea West
- LSOA: Swansea 027D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Uplands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Uplands.
- 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 Uplands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Uplands.
- - 6 Penbryn Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DA
Use of property as a 5 bedroom HMO Class C4 (Application for a certificate of Lawfulness)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 4 Malvern Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BE
Use of Property as a HMO (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 22 Roger Beck Way Sketty Swansea SA2 0JF
To Crown lift and reduce one Sycamore covered by TPO no. 302
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 155 Rhyddings Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DR
Use of property as a HMO for up to 6 people (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 6 Penbryn Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DA
Use of property as a HMO for 6 people (Class C4) and insertion of French doors to rear basement level (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 29 Ernald Place Uplands Swansea SA2 0HN
Use of Property as a 6 bed HMO (Use Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Develpment)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 1 Brangwyn Court Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9FH
To Crown lift and reduce 2 no. Sycamore Trees covered by TPO 490
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 7 Malvern Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BE
Use of Property as a HMO (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 14 Marlborough Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0EA
Use of property as a HMO for up to 6 people (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 38 Marlborough Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0EA
HMO for up to 6 people (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 126/126A Rhyddings Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DR
Enlargement of the existing dormer serving the residential unit and subdivision of the existing ground floor retail unit (Class A1) into two separate retail units (Class A1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 2026/0445/ELD - 32 Waterloo Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DE
Use of property as a C4 HMO (Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-18 - - 32 Waterloo Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0DE
Use of property as a C4 HMO (Application for Certificate of Existing Lawful Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 11 St Albans Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BP
To change from a 7 bed HMO to an 8 bed HMO (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - 2026/0425/PLD - 11 St Albans Road Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BP
To change from a 7 bed HMO to an 8 bed HMO (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-16 - - 60 Bernard Street Uplands Swansea SA2 0HS
Proposed use of site as MOT centre (Class B2) (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 38A Trafalgar Place Brynmill Swansea SA2 0BU
Residential dwelling (application for a Certificate of Existing Lawful Development)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 38 And 40 Uplands Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 0PG
Retention of Installation of Solar PV panels to the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Whitez Snooker And Pool Club 47 Uplands Crescent Uplands Swansea SA2 0NP
PRE APP - New shop front
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Flat Rooms 5 To 6 24 Glanmor Road Uplands Swansea SA2 0PT
To Crown reduce one London Plane tree covered by TPO no. 681
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Uplands in Swansea
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Uplands a particularly low-crime area.
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.
Planning Activity in Uplands
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Uplands. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Uplands.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Uplands were amendments (23), full planning applications (22), tree works (13).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 82 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 51 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.