Bishopston - Area 2 planning approval rate
Bishopston - Area 2 ward in Swansea has a 81.3% approval rate based on 91 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 85.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
81.3%
ward approval rate
91
Decisions
74
Approved
17
Refused
85.8%
Swansea average
Bishopston - Area 2 is 4.5 percentage points below the Swansea average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Bishopston - Area 2 compares
Bishopston - Area 2 ward
81.3%
Swansea overall
85.8%
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Recent decisions in Bishopston - Area 2
Increase in eaves height and ridge height to provide first floor living accommod · Tue 18 Aug 2026
Increase in ridge height, two single storey side extensions, side canopy, single · Mon 17 Aug 2026
Construction of a new 4 bedroom dwelling with integral garage. · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Retention and completion of single storey detached garage · Wed 15 Jul 2026
Front porch · Wed 15 Jul 2026
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