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Planning in Mumbles

In the last month Mumbles had 10 new planning applications and 6 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of its middle, more than the middle Swansea area (1). That makes it the 1st busiest of 91 Swansea areas for planning. Of the decisions, 5 were approved and 1 refused, while 86% were approved across Swansea.

SA3, Swansea · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mumbles

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10new applicationslast 31 days
6decisions5 approved, 1 refused
1 of 91Swansea rank1st is the busiest
83%approval rateSwansea: 86%

New applications

  • Planning application1.1 miles

    Planning application at 9 Highpool Close Newton Swansea

    Detached granny annexe and detached shed

    9 Highpool Close Newton Swansea SA3 4TU
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Loft conversion at 13 Stanley Street Mumbles Swansea

    Removal of the existing rear additions and construction of a part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension with roof lights, the addition of a flat-roof dormer extension and replacement roof coverings to include 2 rooflights, construction of a garden outbuilding and lean-to carport and replacement two-storey bay window.

    13 Stanley Street Mumbles Swansea SA3 4NE
  • Planning application1.0 miles

    Outline plans at 11 Hatherleigh Drive Newton Swansea

    Addition of a pitched roof with rear and side rooflights to rear conservatory, and alterations to conservatory walls and fenestration. Addition of a rear wood burner flue. Increase in depth of rear patio area with new access steps to the rear garden (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Developement)

    11 Hatherleigh Drive Newton Swansea SA3 4TP
  • Planning application1.0 miles

    Planning application at 7A Murton Lane Newton Swansea

    Proposed single storey garden outbuilding within the curtilage of dwelling under construction.

    7A Murton Lane Newton Swansea SA3 4TR
  • Planning application1.0 miles

    Planning application at 7B Murton Lane Newton Swansea

    Proposed single storey garden outbuilding within the curtilage of dwelling under construction

    7B Murton Lane Newton Swansea SA3 4TR
  • Planning application0.45 miles

    Planning application at 14 Castle Street Mumbles Swansea

    Garage conversion to garden room with covered decked area & full height side privacy screen and rear steps.

    14 Castle Street Mumbles Swansea SA3 4BH
  • Planning application1.3 miles

    Outline plans at 27 Sycamore Road West Cross Swansea

    Detached outbuilding (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)

    27 Sycamore Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5LB
  • Planning application0.75 miles

    Side extension at 119 Newton Road Newton Swansea

    Detached garage with side workshop/bathroom extension and first floor home office (amendment to planning permission 2025/2385/FUL granted 10th February 2026)

    119 Newton Road Newton Swansea SA3 4SW
  • Planning application0.85 miles

    Outline plans at 73 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea

    Stationing of a caravan to provide ancillary residential accommodation (application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development)

    73 Mumbles Road West Cross Swansea SA3 5AA
  • Planning application0.3 miles

    Planning application at Oystermouth Square Mumbles Swansea

    Continued siting of a mobile catering unit for a period of 24 months

    Oystermouth Square Mumbles Swansea

Decisions

Plus 6 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Mumbles’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
Outline plans3
Rear extension2
Loft conversion1
Side extension1
Other9

Mumbles against Swansea

Last monthMumblesMiddle Swansea area
Applications and decisions161
New applications100
Decisions61
New homes applied for00
Approval rate83%86% (all Swansea)

Applications and decisions worth knowing about; minor items such as tree work aren’t counted. An approval rate needs at least three decisions.

Nearby areas

AreaAllNewDecidedApprovedRefused
Mumbles1610651
Newton137651
Langland127550
Oystermouth74330
Norton75220
Caswell53220
West Cross32101
See every Swansea area ranked, and the biggest housing schemes, on the planning in Swansea page. Figures come from the councils’ public planning records; tap any application for the details and the council’s own page.

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Questions people ask

How many planning applications are there in Mumbles?

In the last month there were 10 new applications and 6 decisions worth knowing about within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mumbles, ranking it 1st of 91 Swansea areas. The middle Swansea area had 1.

Are planning applications approved in Mumbles?

In the last month 5 were approved and 1 refused near Mumbles (83% approved). Across Swansea, 86% of decided applications were approved.