Ynystawe, Swansea Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ynystawe, Swansea.
Swansea · Wales · settlement
About Ynystawe
Ynystawe is a village located in the City and County of Swansea, within the Morriston electoral ward. Situated just 0.5 miles north of the M4 motorway junction 45, it lies in the picturesque Swansea Valley, alongside the river Tawe, which significantly influences the area's geography and heritage. The Welsh name Ynystawe translates to "island" or "river-meadow," reflecting its scenic riverside setting. This context may be valuable for those considering planning applications in the region.
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Ynystawe.
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: Neath and Swansea East
- LSOA: Swansea 014D
Crime Statistics
44 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 18
- shoplifting: 6
- public-order: 5
- other-crime: 4
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- drugs: 3
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- burglary: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ynystawe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ynystawe.
- 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 Ynystawe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ynystawe.
- - Skatepark Ynystawe Park Swansea SA6 5AY
Refurbishment of tarmac skatepark and ball court. Removal of metal skate ramps, court posts and fences. Lift tarmac surface and replace with concrete slab, raised circular bowl feature, seating walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swansea | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Maesycoed Park Road Ynystawe Swansea SA6 5AP
Discharge of condition 5 (scheme of Ecological Enhancement Measures and an Implementation Timetable) of planning permission 2021/1187/FUL granted 22nd June 2021
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Swansea | Date: 2022-12-29
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Ynystawe in Swansea
Ynystawe is a village located in the City and County of Swansea, within the Morriston electoral ward. Situated just 0.5 miles north of the M4 motorway junction 45, it lies in the picturesque Swansea Valley, alongside the river Tawe, which significantly influences the area's geography and heritage. The Welsh name Ynystawe translates to "island" or "river-meadow," reflecting its scenic riverside setting. This context may be valuable for those considering planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Ynystawe show an average sale price of £222,300, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Ynystawe area recorded 44 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, Ynystawe 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 Ynystawe
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ynystawe. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Ynystawe.
The average decision period of 81 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 Ynystawe were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Clydach planning applications
- Ynysforgan planning applications
- Faerdre planning applications
- Graig Felen planning applications
- Tircanol planning applications
- Penydre planning applications
- Heol Las planning applications
- Craig-cefn-parc planning applications
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.