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Swansea planning applications
9,678 applications. 87% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 9,678 planning applications from Swansea. 1,550 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Swansea takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application, ranking 55 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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2026/1480/DOC Awaiting decision
Development Zone 2B Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3LG
Construction of mixed / office block - Partial Discharge of Condition 24 (Details of confirmed Archaeologist) of planning permission 2024/0164/S73 granted 11th June 2024 in respect of Block B
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2026/1471/NMA Awaiting decision
32 Mumbles Road Blackpill Swansea SA3 5AU
Replacement dwelling - Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2026/0629/S73 granted 25th June 2026 to allow alterations to the plans
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2026/1468/DOC Awaiting decision
Parc Tawe Ph 1 S Car Park Parc Tawe City Centre Swansea SA1 2AL
Construction of a drive thru restaurant (Class A3), alterations to Retail Park car park, installation of EV Charging points, associated infrastructure and landscaping works - Discharge of condition 9 (Delivery Management Plan) of planning permission 2024/1043/FUL granted 22nd November 2024
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2026/1470/PRE Awaiting decision
16 Overland Close Mumbles Swansea SA3 4LR
Pre-application enquiry - Proposed alteration to the existing two-storey detached garage/first-floor office-store structure
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2026/1467/DOC Awaiting decision
Parc Tawe Ph 1 S Car Park Parc Tawe City Centre Swansea
Construction of a drive thru restaurant (Class A3), alterations to Retail Park car park, installation of EV Charging points, associated infrastructure and landscaping works - Discharge of condition 11 (foul water drainage scheme) of planning permission 2024/1043/FUL granted 22nd November 2024
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2026/1474/DOC Awaiting decision
Parc Tawe Ph 1 S Car Park Swansea SA1 2AL
Construction of a drive thru restaurant (Class A3), alterations to Retail Park car park, installation of EV Charging points, associated infrastructure and landscaping works - Discharge of part of condition 8 (Refuse Management Plan) of planning permission 2024/1043/FUL granted 22nd November 2024
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2026/1459/ELD Awaiting decision
104 Hanover Street Central Swansea Swansea SA1 6BQ
Use of property an a HMO (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Lawfulness)
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2026/1456/TPO Awaiting decision
5 Butterslade Grove Ynysforgan Swansea SA6 6QU
To lop 1 Sycamore tree and multiple Hazel Trees covered by TPO 21
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2026/1462/TPO Awaiting decision
14 Roper Wright Close Gowerton Swansea SA4 3HD
To lop three Oak trees covered by TPO No. 451
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2026/1454/ELD Awaiting decision
Basement Flat 31A Page Street Swansea SA1 4EY
Use of the basement of 31 Page Street, Swansea (known as 31A Page Street, SA1 4EY) as a single self-contained dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) in separate occupation from the remainder of the building.
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2026/1458/FUL Awaiting decision
9 Plas Gwernfadog Drive Ynysforgan Swansea SA6 6QZ
Two storey rear extension
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2026/1455/TCA Awaiting decision
175 Newton Road Newton Swansea SA3 4UD
To fell one Sycamore tree and one Elm Tree in Newton Conservationa Area
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2026/1463/TCA Awaiting decision
Old Rectory Ilston Swansea SA2 7LD
Works to trees in Ilston Conservation Area
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2026/1469/PRE Awaiting decision
Woodlands Castle Llanmorlais Swansea SA4 3TL
(Pre-application) Single storey side extension and rear single two storey extension
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2026/1453/DOC Awaiting decision
3 Caemawr Road Morriston Swansea SA6 7DX
Discharge of Condition 3 (ecological enhancement measures) of planning permission 2021/1896/FUL granted 13th October 2021
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2026/1457/FUL Awaiting decision
85 Higher Lane Langland Swansea SA3 4PD
Single storey side extensions, removal of existing roof structures and addition of a first floor including new roof construction with solar panels, first floor front balconies, and side and rear external stairs, fenestration alterations and detached garden room
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2026/1450/PRE Awaiting decision
Car Park To The Rear Of 2-12 Vera Road Clydach Swansea SA6 5QD
Pre-application enquiry - retention and completion of car park works to include resurfacing, installation of EV charging units and associated infrastructure and CCTV and Lighting Columns
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2026/1446/S73 Awaiting decision
The Kingsway Roundabout Swansea SA1 5JE
Variation of condition 1 of Advertisement Consent 2026/0860/ADV granted 31st July 2026 to allow the temporary advertisement consent to be displayed for five years
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2026/1442/NMA Awaiting decision
Land To Rear Of Glanmor Court Park Drive Uplands Swansea SA2 0PP
Demolition of outbuildings and construction of two detached dwellings - Non Material Amendment of Planning Permission 2023/1885/S73 granted 6th September 2023 to allow the reposition of House 2 by 1 metre North.
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2026/1451/FUL Awaiting decision
46 Swansea Road Pontlliw Swansea SA4 9EE
Single story side extension and attic conversion with a raised roof
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2026/1444/DOC Awaiting decision
6-37 Cambrian Place Swansea SA1 1RG
Repair, refurbishment and retrofitting - Discharge condition 6 (Front elevation doors - method statement) of Listed Building Consent 2025/1485/S99 granted 17th October 2025
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2026/1443/DOC Awaiting decision
6-37 Cambrian Place Swansea SA1 1RG
Repair, refurbishment and retrofitting - Discharge condition 12 (details of reinstated internal features) of Listed Building Consent 2025/1485/S99 granted 17th October 2025
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2026/1440/FUL Awaiting decision
Ty Morlun Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3UL
Proposed automated roller shutter door to control access into existing residential parking
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2026/1441/ADV Awaiting decision
Unit 24 Tawe Business Village Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA7 9LA
One non illuminated wall mounted sign,5 parking signs and vinyl window and door signs
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2026/1436/NMA Granted
30 Whitestone Road Bishopston Swansea SA3 3DB
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2026/1048/FUL granted 17th August 2026 to increase the height of the dormer to allow for an internal head height of 2.3m
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2026/1439/PRE Awaiting decision
14 Castle Street Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BH
(Pre-application) Garage conversion to garden room with covered decked area & 1.8m high side privacy screen and rear steps.
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2026/1437/FUL Awaiting decision
Plasmarl House 331-332 Neath Road Plasmarl Swansea SA6 8JU
Change of use from existing residential/institutional use to a House in Multiple Occupation (Unique Use) for up to 13 persons
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2026/1433/TPO Awaiting decision
11 Clos Cynan Killay Swansea SA2 7DL
To lop two Oak Trees covered by TPO No:204
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2026/1430/PRE Awaiting decision
77A Y Llanerch Pontlliw Swansea SA4 9DR
PRE-APP for garage conversion to photography studio
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2026/1428/S73 Awaiting decision
Plot 3 Westfield Road Waunarlwydd Swansea SA5 4SJ
Detached dwelling - Removal of conditions 4 (boundary treatment) and 7 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 2021/0700/FUL granted 14th July 2021
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2026/1431/TPO Awaiting decision
The Woodman 120 Mumbles Road Blackpill Swansea SA3 5AS
To crown lift three Tree of Heaven trees covered by TPO 603
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2026/1426/FUL Awaiting decision
26 Kennington Close Killay Swansea SA2 7EF
Single storey rear extension and extension to rear dormer
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2026/1424/NMA Awaiting decision
Plot D5b Land South Of Fabian Way And East Of River Tawe Swansea
Construction of 35 no. apartments and 8 no. townhouses and associated works - Non Material Amendment to Planning application 2022/1109/RES granted 11th July 2024 to allow a change to the roofing material, cappings, trims and edge details
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2026/1422/FUL Awaiting decision
The Cottage 266A Derwen Fawr Road Sketty Swansea SA2 8EJ
Two storey extension to the Western and Southern elevations replacing the existing single storey side and front extensions
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2026/1427/FUL Awaiting decision
47 Gors Road Penllergaer Swansea SA4 9BA
Demolition of the rear conservatory, proposed single storey and two storey rear extensions.
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2026/1425/PLD Awaiting decision
18 Moorside Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5EY
Enlargement of existing rear dormer roof extensions with rear Juliet balcony (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
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2026/1423/PRE Awaiting decision
41 Mayals Avenue Blackpill Swansea SA3 5DB
Pre-application enquiry - Demolish single storey rear sun lounge, construct enlarged ground floor extension and extend first floor
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2026/1410/FUL Awaiting decision
10 West Cliff Southgate Swansea SA3 2AN
Proposed replacement dwelling along with proposed outbuildings and associated landscaping
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2026/1414/PRE Awaiting decision
3 Clos Coed Collings Sketty Swansea SA2 7RD
(Pre-application) Installation of an ASHP
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2026/1417/FUL Awaiting decision
345 Clydach Road Morriston Swansea SA6 6QJ
Change of use from a garage/workshop to a residential unit and associated works.
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2026/1418/DOC Awaiting decision
106 Martin Street Morriston Swansea SA6 7BL
Discharge of condition 4 (Landscaping), condition 5 (Materials), condition 6 (Construction Method Statement), condition 7 (Large scale details), condition 11 (Solar PV Details) of planning permission 2025/2492/FUL granted 2nd March 2026
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2026/1416/FUL Awaiting decision
36 Woodville Road Mumbles Swansea SA3 4AD
Rear dormer extension, front roof lights, and alterations to single storey rear extension roof and fenestration (previously approved).
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2026/1412/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Orchard Close Port Eynon Swansea SA3 1NZ
Single storey side extension
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2026/1403/FUL Awaiting decision
8 Bethany Lane West Cross Swansea SA3 5TL
Two new detached residential dwellings, improvements to access, turning and parking.
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2026/1407/DOC Awaiting decision
Land North Of Garden Village Swansea
Re-discharge part of condition 12 (Surface Water Foul connection) of planning permission 2016/1478 granted 12th December 2019 (Phase 2-4)
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2026/1404/TPO Awaiting decision
Woodland Park 24 Ash Grove Waunarlwydd Swansea SA5 4QL
To fell one Oak tree covered by TPO 396
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2026/1406/DOC Awaiting decision
Land North Of Garden Village Swansea
Discharge of condition 13 (surface water removal strategy) of planning permission 2016/1478 granted 12th December 2019 (to re-apportion Phase 1 MOU betterment to Phase 2)
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2026/1405/S73 Awaiting decision
Land North Of Heol Tylluan Birchgrove Swansea
Residential development for up to 7 dwellings with garages (Outline) (Variation of conditions 2 and 3 of planning permission 2022/1128/S73 granted 31st August 2023) to allow for a further period within which to submit the Reserved Matters and commence development
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2026/1409/FUL Awaiting decision
6A Heol Ysgyfarnog Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NH
Single storey rear extension
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2026/1395/PLD Awaiting decision
152 Pennard Drive Southgate Swansea SA3 2DR
Single storey rear extension & ground floor side window (Application for a certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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2026/1436/NMA Granted
30 Whitestone Road Bishopston Swansea SA3 3DB
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2026/1048/FUL granted 17th August 2026 to increase the height of the dormer to allow for an internal head height of 2.3m
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2026/1209/FUL Decided
155 Eaton Crescent Uplands Swansea SA1 4QR
Change of use of former residential home (Class C2) to a HMO for up to 8 people (Sui-generis) and demolition of single storey element to create 3 parking spaces.
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2026/1061/PNT Granted
O/S 63 Wind Street Swansea SA1 1EQ
The proposed development comprises the installation of a new 6m composite pole supporting 1 no. Antenna and ancillary development there to including 2 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and 1 Base Band Unit (BBU). (Application for Prior Notification of Proposed Development by Telecommunications Code System Operators)
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2026/0916/PLD Granted
30 Station Road Grovesend Swansea SA4 4GY
Single storey rear extension (appliction for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
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2026/1324/NMA Refused
15 The Paddock West Cross Swansea SA3 5AH
Two storey extension to the rear of the existing house - Non Material Amendment to planning permission 2025/0991/FUL granted 3rd October 2025 to allow for amendments to some of the fenestration and doors, change the existing cladding, addition of a canopy over the front door and a first floor rear balcony
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2026/1352/DOC Granted
Clyn Cwm Gwyn Riding Centre Clyn Cwm Gwyn Killay Swansea SA2 7AQ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Sensitive lighting strategy), 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Invasive Non-Native Species Management Plan), 8 (scheme of landscaping) of planning permission 2026/0046/ful approved 13th July 2026
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2025/0979/FUL Granted
The Former Pilkington Site Quay Parade Waterfront Swansea SA1 8JA
Siting of 2 no. padel courts for a temporary period of 2 years.
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2026/1277/FUL Granted
55 Broadmead Killay Swansea SA2 7EJ
Single storey side extension
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2026/1278/PLD Refused
11 Awel Y Mor Sketty Swansea SA2 9FL
Ground floor rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
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2026/1047/PLD Granted
48 Station Road Llanmorlais Swansea SA4 3TF
Single storey rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
The full record
Decisions between 2012 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 9,085 decisions from Swansea between 2012 and 2026, part of 9,678 applications on record. Over that period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 6,676 granted against 1,292 refused. The busiest single year was 2019, with 2,201 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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2012/0581 Granted
Allt Y Graban Fawr Allt Y Graban Road Pontarddulais Swansea
Single storey side extension and front porch
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2017/1385/FUL Granted
23 Long Shepherds Drive Caswell Swansea SA3 4RP
Two storey side extension, single storey front extension with balcony above, fenestration alterations, juliet balcony and conversion of garage to living accommodation
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2017/1483/FUL Granted
54 Gelli Deg Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4PB
Single storey side extension
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2017/1484/PNT Granted
Land South Of Park And Ride Fabian Way Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8PA
Installation of a 12.5 metre high monopole supporting 6 no antennas, the installation of 4 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary works (application for Prior Notification of proposed development by Telecommunication Code System Operators)
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2017/1513/DOC Granted
Field 0050 Formerly Part Of Lake Farm Gower Swansea
Discharge of conditions 2 and 5 of Planning Permission 2015/1502 granted 25th November 2015 (roof colour & samples of materials)
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2017/1393/S73 Granted
Campion Gardens Retirement Village Clyne Common Mayals Swansea SA3 3JB
Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 2011/1278 for the demolition of outbuildings, single storey detached building and flat roof extension and construction of 2 no. three storey side extensions to provide 68 additional care home bedrooms and associated facilities granted 4th July 2012 to allow an additional 5 year period to start the development.
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2017/1646/DOC Granted
Cae Mawr Farm Penclawdd Swansea SA4 3NA
Discharge of condition 1(i)of Planning Permission 2016/0587 granted at Appeal on the 26th May 2017
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2017/1612/FUL Granted
2 Wentworth Crescent Mayals Swansea SA3 5HT
Single storey rear extension with balcony above and conversion of existing garage into living accommodation
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2017/1712/PLD Granted
27 Upper King's Head Road Gendros Swansea SA5 8BR
Single storey side/rear extension (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)
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2017/1644/FUL Granted
53 Orpheus Road Ynysforgan Swansea SA6 6RH
Front dormer roof extension
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 846 55%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 406 26%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 298 19%
Planning agents in Swansea
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Asbri Planning Ltd. 97% granted overall 449
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J.A. Rewbridge Development Services 84% granted overall 242
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Atrium Architecture Ltd 83% granted overall 141
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Huw Griffiths Architects Ltd 89% granted overall 141
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Atrium Planning Consultants 81% granted overall 133
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Crescent Architectural 79% granted overall 123
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Swansea Council 99% granted overall 116
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Geraint John Planning Ltd 89% granted overall 114
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Swansea
- Bishopston - Area 2 262
- Bonymaen - Area 1 146
- Castle - Bay Area 895
- Clydach - Area 1 231
- Cockett - Area 1 245
- Cockett - Bay Area 118
- Cwmbwrla - Area 1 91
- Dunvant - Area 2 104
- Dunvant And Killay - Area 2 153
- Fairwood - Area 2 178
- Gorseinon - Area 2 70
- Gorseinon And Penyrheol - Area 1 88
- Gower - Area 2 779
- Gowerton - Area 2 168
- Killay North - Area 2 51
- Killay South - Area 2 54
- Kingsbridge - Area 2 86
- Landore - Area 1 191
- Llangyfelach - Area 1 168
- Llansamlet - Area 1 474
- Llwchwr - Area 1 120
- Lower Loughor - Area 2 30
- Mawr - Area 1 97
- Mayals - Bay Area 197
- Morriston - Area 1 397
- Mumbles - Area 2 344
- Mynyddbach - Area 1 189
- Newton - Area 2 218
- Oystermouth - Bay Area 277
- Penclawdd - Area 2 258
- Penderry - Area 1 102
- Penllergaer - Area 1 173
- Pennard - Area 2 263
- Penyrheol - Area 2 119
- Pontarddulais - Area 1 227
- Pontlliw And Tircoed - Area 1 41
- Sketty - Bay Area 633
- St. Thomas - Bay Area 273
- Townhill - Area 1 74
- Uplands - Bay Area 612
- Upper Loughor - Area 2 77
- Waterfront - Bay Area 75
- Waunarlwydd - Bay Area 60
- West Cross - Bay Area 269
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Swansea decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Swansea decided 1550 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Swansea?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Swansea decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1550 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 55% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Swansea decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 9085 decisions from Swansea between 2012 and 2026, out of 9,678 applications on record. Across that whole period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Swansea?
November 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 230 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Swansea's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Swansea: 9,678 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,550 decided, 87% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 1,838 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2012 and 2026: 9,085 in total, 84% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.