1153 Carmarthen Road Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4AN Data via plota.co.uk

2026/0727/FUL - Full Plans Approved

Proposal

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to clinic (Class D1) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 May 2026
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Consultation
8 Jul 2026
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Approved
11 Aug 2026

Approved on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 11 Aug 2026

Site constraints 4

Local nature reserve 180 m away: Cadle Heath
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m; Radon affected area, class 4; Coalfield, development low risk area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area236 m² (2,540 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 49)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Swansea
Application type
Full Plans
Postcode
SA5 4AN
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
5 May 2026
Ward
Cockett - Bay Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
30 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Tetra Tech Consulting Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 98 days from validation, 35 days slower than Swansea's median of 63 for changes of use. Approved, as 73% of changes of use here are.

44%decided within 8 weeks
73%approved
138decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Swansea in the last twelve months, from validation. Swansea decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14710592
Planning Portal ref
PP-14710592
Neighbours
7 May 2026
Consultation
8 Jul 2026
Comments by
22 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
8 May 2026
Statutory expiry
30 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.