Planning application
Former Hafod Laboratory Neath Road Swansea SA1 2JT
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Proposal
Proposed external works to the Former Hafod Laboratory comprising the formation of a new service vehicle access, creation of two accessible car parking spaces, associated highway works, installation of a dry riser inlet and outlet, external lighting (including lighting fixed to the building), hard and soft landscaping and other associated works. (application for Listed Building Consent)
As published by the council, reference 2026/0983/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/0983/LBC
- Type
- Listed Building Consent
- Status
- Being Considered
- Received
- 11 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 11 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Landore - Area 1
- Postcode
- SA1 2JT
Comment by 18 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Swansea's portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Swansea register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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2026/0948/S73 Awaiting decision
Former Hafod Laboratory Neath Road Swansea SA1 2JT
Change of use of former laboratory building from Use Class B1/B2 to Mixed Use Classes A1, A2 and A3 with works to provide new service vehicle access to the building and allocation of car parking from existing adjacent car park to serve proposed future change of use. (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2021/0711/FUL granted 8th March 2022) to amend approved plans to reflect highway modifications, revisions to hard landscaping, installation of a dry riser inlet/outlet, implementation of an external lighting scheme, and associated external works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Jun 2026
Received by Swansea
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 6 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Who's behind it
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GWP architecture Agent, an architecture practice registered in Leeds
Active · incorporated 1995 · Leeds
102 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 100% granted
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
32 documents on file for this application
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Former Hafod Laboratory Neath Road Swansea SA1 2JT
86% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug
Change of use of former laboratory building from Use Class B1/B2 to Mixed Use Classes A1, A2 and A3 with works to provide new service vehicle access to the building and allocation of car parking from existing adjacent car park to serve proposed future change of use. (Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 2021/0711/FUL granted 8th March 2022) to amend approved plans to reflect highway modifications, revisions to hard landscaping, installation of a dry riser inlet/outlet, implementation of an external lighting scheme, and associated external works.
Awaiting decision Amendments 39 docs -
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Granted Amendments Roofing Windows or glazing 4 docs -
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Restoration works to include the removal of the partial derelict roof structure and removal of derelict internal walls. New roof structure, access ramp, roof terrace, chimney, windows/doors and associated alterations/restoration works (application for Listed Building consent)
Granted Heritage and listed buildings Roofing Windows or glazing 85 docs -
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Discharge of Condition 5 (Part - Phase 1 & Phase 2 Site Investigation) of planning permission 2018/2303/FUL approved 23rd April 2019
Granted Conditions 16 docs -
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Land At Laboratory Building At Entrance To Former Yorkshire Imperial Metalworks Landore Park And Ride Access Road Landore Swansea
Discharge of conditions 3 (Japanese Knotweed), 4 (foul and surface water) and 6 (Lighting Plan) of planning permission 2018/2303/FUL approved 23rd April 2019
Granted Conditions 24 docs
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