New build approval rate in Swansea
Swansea approved 81.2% of new build applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.
Last updated: October 2026
81.2%
new build approval rate
16
New build decisions
13
Approved
3
Refused
83.0%
Swansea overall
This rate rests on 16 decisions, a small sample, so treat it with caution.
How new build applications compare in Swansea
New build
81.2%
Swansea all applications
83.0%
Before you apply in Swansea
This page shows the council-wide rate. The free check shows decisions near your property.
✓ Your ward's new build approval rate
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Free planning check for Swansea →
✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
✓ Refusal triggers specific to your area
✓ PDF report for your architect
Planning professional? PlanningLens runs refusal alerts and evidence packs for Swansea and any other published UK council. See the data services →
Other project types in Swansea
81.0%
80.6%
81.1%
66.7%
84.2%
89.2%
86.5%
64.7%
76.3%
60.6%
76.9%
77.3%
81.8%
63.2%
66.7%