West Cross - Bay Area planning approval rate
West Cross - Bay Area ward in Swansea has a 83.5% approval rate based on 109 planning decisions. Swansea overall: 85.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
83.5%
ward approval rate
109
Decisions
91
Approved
18
Refused
85.8%
Swansea average
West Cross - Bay Area is 2.3 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
83.5%
Swansea overall
85.8%
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Recent decisions in West Cross - Bay Area
Construction of a rear raised patio with associated balustrades and access steps · Fri 10 Jul 2026
Roof alteration to front bay window with change from flat roof to hipped roof · Tue 07 Jul 2026
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