West Cross - Bay Area planning approval rate
West Cross - Bay Area ward in Swansea has a 82.7% approval rate based on 104 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 85.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
82.7%
ward approval rate
104
Decisions
86
Approved
18
Refused
85.7%
Swansea average
West Cross - Bay Area is 3.0 percentage points below the Swansea average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How West Cross - Bay Area compares
West Cross - Bay Area ward
82.7%
Swansea overall
85.7%
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Recent decisions in West Cross - Bay Area
Extension of existing balcony at 2nd floor level with new escape staircase · Wed 27 May 2026
Single storey front extension · Tue 12 May 2026
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