Newton - Area 2 planning approval rate
Newton - Area 2 ward in Swansea has a 94.2% approval rate based on 69 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 83.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
Newton - Area 2 is 11.1 percentage points above the Swansea average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.
How Newton - Area 2 compares
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Recent decisions in Newton - Area 2
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
What gets approved near your property?
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