Upper Killay, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Killay, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Upper Killay
Upper Killay, located within the scenic Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales, is part of a region renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As most of the peninsula is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, any planning applications in Upper Killay must consider environmental protections and the area's unique character.
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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: Swansea West
- LSOA: Swansea 027D
Crime Statistics
10 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 4
- other-theft: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Killay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Killay.
- 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 Upper Killay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Upper Killay.
- - 772 Gower Road Upper Killay Swansea SA2 7HQ
Single storey rear extension, detached garage conversion to include addition of office and terrace to first floor and workshop, gym and storage to the ground floor with external staircase and fenestra
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2024-08-12
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A brief summary of Upper Killay in Swansea
Upper Killay, located within the scenic Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales, is part of a region renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As most of the peninsula is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, any planning applications in Upper Killay must consider environmental protections and the area's unique character.
Property prices in Upper Killay show an average sale price of £222,300, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 10 crimes reported in the Upper Killay area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Killay 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 Upper Killay
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upper Killay. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Upper Killay.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Upper Killay were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.