1 Union Street Swansea SA1 3EE Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1478/ADV - Advertisement Being Considered
Signs & adverts

Proposal

2 internally illuminated projecting signs, 1 new 55" (Portrait) TV screen, and application of vinyl window graphics on sections of glazing on front and side elevations. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Sept 2026
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Validated
14 Sept 2026
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Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 6 Nov 2026, from Swansea's recent signs and adverts. Comments are open until 5 Oct 2026.

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Documents 1

Other documents 1

PDF Llythyr Cydnabyddiaeth -Acknowledgement Letter Llythyr Cydnabyddiaeth -Acknowledgement Letter · 14 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 2

5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: Restaurant including Nos. 18B & 18C, Grade II, 37 m away · 5 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Conservation area 11 m away: Oxford Street / Nelson Street / Union Street
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 18 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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.

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Important details

Council
Swansea
Application type
Advertisement
Postcode
SA1 3EE
Received
8 Sept 2026
Validated
14 Sept 2026
Ward
Castle - Bay Area
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Nov 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
LOM architecture and design

Decision outlook

Day 21 of the 56-day target. Swansea usually decides signs and adverts by day 53.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
71%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
34decided in the last year

Plota live figures for signs and adverts decided by Swansea in the last twelve months, from validation. Swansea decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 2 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15209724
Consultation
14 Sept 2026
Comments by
5 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Installation of two externally illuminated hanging signs, six externally illuminated fasc…
2024/0415/ADV
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2025/0237/PRE
2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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2025 Refused
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Digital advertising display integrated within digital communication kiosk.
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2025 Refused
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2025/0626/FUL
2025 Refused
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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2024/0928/FUL
2024 Refused
33 - 34 Union Street Swansea SA1 3DZ
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2024/0893/FUL
2024 Approved
33 - 34 Union Street Swansea SA1 3DZ
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2024 Approved
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One non-illuminated vinyl graphic
2024/0872/ADV
2024 Approved
254 - 255 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3BN
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2024/0850/FUL
2023 Approved
21 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3AQ
Change of use of first and second floors to 8 apartments to include rear elevation extens…
2023/0449/FUL
2023 Approved
12 Union Street Swansea SA1 3EF
Change of shop front to ground floor and associated works.
2023/2441/FUL
2023 Approved
22 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3AQ
To refurbish and modify an existing flat and construction of rear roof dormer and fenestr…
2023/2679/FUL
2016 Approved
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