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Planning in Newton

In the last month Newton had 5 new planning applications and 8 decisions worth knowing about within 0.75 miles of its middle, more than the middle Swansea area (3). That makes it the 3rd busiest of 91 Swansea areas for planning. Of the decisions, 7 were approved and 1 refused, while 89% were approved across Swansea.

SA3, Swansea · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newton

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5new applicationslast 31 days
8decisions7 approved, 1 refused
3 of 91Swansea rank1st is the busiest
88%approval rateSwansea: 89%

New applications

  • Planning application0.55 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 application0.2 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 applicationon your doorstep

    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 application0.55 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 application0.25 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

Decisions

Plus 7 minor items, such as tree work notices, on Newton’s main page.

What kind of plans

Kind of planLast month
Rear extension4
Loft conversion1
Outline plans1
Side extension1
Other6

Newton against Swansea

Last monthNewtonMiddle Swansea area
Applications and decisions133
New applications51
Decisions81
New homes applied for00
Approval rate88%89% (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
Newton135871
Langland125770
Norton126651
Oystermouth115651
West Cross75211
Manselfield63321
Caswell42220
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 Newton?

In the last month there were 5 new applications and 8 decisions worth knowing about within 0.75 miles of the middle of Newton, ranking it 3rd of 91 Swansea areas. The middle Swansea area had 3.

Are planning applications approved in Newton?

In the last month 7 were approved and 1 refused near Newton (88% approved). Across Swansea, 89% of decided applications were approved.