13-15 Portland Street And 56-57 Kingsway Swansea

1. 5 Mar 2026

   Received by Swansea

2. 21 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 28 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Swansea took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Swansea for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Swansea decided full applications in a median of 66 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Outside 14 Portland Street Swansea SA1 3DH

  2018/0507/FUL Submitted 28 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  Installation of freestanding 'Inlink' phone and Wi-fi communications structure incorporating 2x digital LED display screens (Inlink No. 22)

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Outside 14 Portland Street Swansea SA1 3DH

  2018/0508/ADV Submitted 28 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  Installation of freestanding structure with illuminated digital advertisement displays (both sides) (Inlink No. 22)

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• 50 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HG

  2018/0589/DOC Submitted 7 Mar 2018 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 3 (sound insulation floors/walls) 4 (sound insulation windows) and 5 (materials) of planning permission 2017/2445/FUL granted 22nd February 2018

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 48 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HG

  2021/1178/ADV Submitted 29 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Two non-illuminated fascia signs

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 48 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HG

  2019/2873/FUL Submitted 16 Dec 2019 50 yards away

  Change of use of basement and ground floor to a mental health clinic for young people (Class D1) reinstatement of the existing roof lights to the ground floor, addition of external window to rear elevation, and addition of guardrail above ground and associated works

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 48 The Kingsway Swansea SA1 5HG

  2018/1973/FUL Submitted 10 Sep 2018 50 yards away

  Change of use of basement and ground floor from retail (Class A1) to a family entertainment centre (Class D2)

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 2025/2677/FUL Granted

  Cwm Cilau Fach Farm Salem Morriston Swansea SA6 6PF

  Remove existing two-storey extension and construct a two-storey rear extension and a single-storey side extension.

  Received 19 Dec, published by the council 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1398/FUL Granted

  Land Lying On The West Side Of Kite Hill Llanmadoc Swansea SA3 1BU

  Construction of a small, purpose-built bat roost structure

  Received 26 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1313/FUL Granted

  17 Elba Street Gowerton Swansea SA4 3EE

  Single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling, connecting to and incorporating the existing garage, together with conversion of the garage into habitable living accommodation. Installation of a bird box to the side elevation.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1195/FUL Granted

  27 Heol Cae Glas Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9XD

  Retention and completion of raised patio by 65cms for access and a 1.8m fence

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 2026/1329/FUL Granted

  Pleasant View Stones Field Penmaen Swansea SA3 2HQ

  Proposed replacement dwelling with associated landscaping (amendment to planning permission 2025/2422/FUL dated 28th May 2026)

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Full applications