West Cross, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Cross, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
Planning applications in West Cross 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 West Cross
West Cross is a suburban area situated to the south of Swansea city centre in Wales, adjacent to Mumbles and forming part of the West Cross ward. This location offers a mix of residential and local amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development within the Swansea region.
District: Swansea
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swansea
- Parliamentary constituency: Gower
- LSOA: Swansea 028C
Crime Statistics
61 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- shoplifting: 5
- vehicle-crime: 5
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- public-order: 3
- other-theft: 2
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Cross.
- 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 West Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
175 planning applications found near West Cross.
- - 12A Westcross Lane West Cross Swansea SA3 5LS
To Crown Reduce one Sycamore Tree covered by TPO 113
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 71 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5AA
Lawful implementation of planning permission 2021/1453/FUL, granted 27th August 2021, for replacement dwelling, including retention of an outbuilding to be used for purposes incidental to the dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 9 Grange Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5ES
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed detached dwelling and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 85 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5TW
To fell 4 Sycamore trees and lop 1 Elm tree and 3 Sycamore trees covered by TPO 625
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 6 Moorside Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5EY
Single storey front extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 44 Riversdale Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5PX
Pre-application enquiry - To install impermeable hardstanding (7m x 4.5m) by replacing part of the existing garden at the front of the house. Removal of part of front boundary wall. Slight graduated r
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 278 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5AB
To fell one Sycamore tree covered by TPO 145
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 15 The Paddock West Cross Swansea SA3 5AH
To crown list and thin 1 Oak tree covered by TPO 391
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 2 Huntington Close West Cross Swansea SA3 5AL
To crown lift 1 Beech tree, to lop 1 Sessile Oak tree, to lop crown lift and crown reduce 1 Sessile Oak tree, to sever ivy and remove deadwood from 1 Sessile Oak tree, and to lop 1 Sycamore tree cover
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 288 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5AB
Two storey side extension with first floor rear terrace and associated balustrades, addition of external cladding, and detached garage with first floor terrace and associated balustrades
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 19 Dolgoy Close West Cross Swansea SA3 5LT
Extension, adaption and conversion of existing redundant outbuilding to form a residential unit of accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 2 Moorside Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5EY
First Floor Rear extension, two storey side extension, and single storey side/rear extension to replace existing detached garage (to be demolished)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 11 Grange Road Grange Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5ES
Proposed detached dwelling & associated works - Discharge of condition 4 (landscaping) of planning permission 2025/0208/FUL granted 23rd May 2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 38 Riversdale Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5PX
Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-06-10
View full details - - 5 Brookvale Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5EU
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of new extension on the exact footprint of the existing conservatory (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 27 Sycamore Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5LB
Proposed installation of air source heat pump to rear of property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 15 The Paddock West Cross Swansea SA3 5AH
Two storey extension to the rear of the existing house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 10 Grange Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5ES
To lop and reduce the height of 1 Monterey Cypress tree covered by TPO 292
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwynderw Westcross Lane West Cross Swansea SA3 5LS
Proposed covered children's play area to existing play ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 11 Grange Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5ES
Proposed detached dwelling & associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swansea | Date: 2025-01-30
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A brief summary of West Cross in Swansea
West Cross is a suburban area situated to the south of Swansea city centre in Wales, adjacent to Mumbles and forming part of the West Cross ward. This location offers a mix of residential and local amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development within the Swansea region. It sits within the Swansea district.
The West Cross area recorded 61 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Cross 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 West Cross
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near West Cross. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near West Cross.
At 63 days on average, decisions near West Cross slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Cross were tree works (43), full planning applications (32), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 97 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 75 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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