West Cross - Bay Area planning approval rate
West Cross - Bay Area ward in Swansea has a 82.1% approval rate based on 95 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 86.1%.
Last updated: March 2026
82.1%
ward approval rate
95
Decisions
78
Approved
17
Refused
86.1%
Swansea average
West Cross - Bay Area is 4.0 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
82.1%
Swansea overall
86.1%
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Recent decisions in West Cross - Bay Area
Removal of conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension · Wed 07 Jan 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in Swansea
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 2,873 decisions.