Bishopston - Area 2 planning approval rate
Bishopston - Area 2 ward in Swansea has a 80.5% approval rate based on 82 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 85.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
80.5%
ward approval rate
82
Decisions
66
Approved
16
Refused
85.7%
Swansea average
Bishopston - Area 2 is 5.2 percentage points below the Swansea average, placing it among the stricter wards in Swansea. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Bishopston - Area 2 compares
Bishopston - Area 2 ward
80.5%
Swansea overall
85.7%
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Recent decisions in Bishopston - Area 2
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling, including removal of existing g · Tue 02 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing detached garage, addition of first floor to provide addit · Tue 12 May 2026
Increase in eaves and ridge height of bungalow including rear rooflights, first · Fri 08 May 2026
Single storey side extension · Mon 13 Apr 2026
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
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