Change of use applications in Swansea

There were 191 change of use applications in Swansea in the last 12 months. 38 involve HMOs. Of the 85 decided so far, 63 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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8 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/1369/FUL

Nant Y Felin Milford Way Blaen Y Maes Swansea SA5 5LR

Redevelopment of Community Facility to Multi Agency Support Centre.

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7 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/0866/FUL

42 - 43 Coed Saeson Crescent Sketty Swansea SA2 9DQ

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to four flats (Class C3) with external alterations (amendment to Planning Permission 2013/0953 granted on appeal ...

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4 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/1454/ELD

Basement Flat 31A Page Street Swansea SA1 4EY

Use of the basement of 31 Page Street, Swansea (known as 31A Page Street, SA1 4EY) as a single self-contained dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) in separate...

Lawful Dev. Cert. - Existing Swansea
4 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/1459/ELD

104 Hanover Street Central Swansea Swansea SA1 6BQ

Use of property an a HMO (Class C4) (application for a Certificate of Lawfulness)

Lawful Dev. Cert. - Existing Swansea
2 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/1382/FUL

Rear Of 231 Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3BJ

Change of use and conversion of former bakery to a domestic garage

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2 Sept 2026 Being Considered 2026/1437/FUL

Plasmarl House 331-332 Neath Road Plasmarl Swansea SA6 8JU

Change of use from existing residential/institutional use to a House in Multiple Occupation (Unique Use) for up to 13 persons

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28 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1417/FUL

345 Clydach Road Morriston Swansea SA6 6QJ

Change of use from a garage/workshop to a residential unit and associated works.

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25 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1258/FUL

34 Westbury Street Central Swansea Swansea SA1 4JW

Change of use of HMO (Class C4) to a residential care home for up to 1 child and 2 carers (Class C2)

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25 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1391/TEM

Field 0818 E Richards & Co Ltd Bank Farm Leisure Horton Swansea SA3 1LL

Use of land for a caravan rally for a maximum of 35 units from 23rd July 2027 7th August 2027 (inclusive)

Renewal of Temporary Permission Swansea
21 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1375/DOC

55 Finsbury Terrace Brynmill Swansea SA2 0AH

Change of use from a 6 bed HMO (Class C4) to a 7 bed HMO (Unique Use) - Discharge of Conditions 3 (biodiversity enhancement) and 4 (Details of refuse ...

Discharge of Conditions Swansea
19 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/0654/FUL

2-3 Plymouth St Swansea SA1 3QQ

Amalgamation of two retail units into one unit and change of use of ground and first floors from retail (Class A1) to a café (Class A3) and associated...

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18 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1189/FUL

178 Chemical Road Morriston Swansea SA6 6JQ

Change of use of an ancillary detached garage and store to a hot food takeaway (Use Class A3)

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18 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1354/FUL

Pantygwydr Restaurant Oxford Street Swansea SA1 3JA

Change of use of restaurant and flat to a 6 person HMO (Class C4) and a 7 person HMO (Unique Use) and minor external alterations

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17 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1347/S99

Castle Cinema Worcester Place Swansea SA1 1JQ

Redevelopment of the Former Castle Cinema to provide a mixed use scheme of commercial units and 30 no. Residential Apartments consisting of refurbishm...

Listed Building and Conservation Areas Swansea
17 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1346/DOC

96 Gower Road & 114 Eversley Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BZ

Change of use of two units - Discharge of conditions 7 (cycle and refuse storage details) and 8 (Ecological Enhancement Measures and Implementation Ti...

Discharge of Conditions Swansea
14 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1339/106

Oldway Centre Orchard Street City Centre Swansea SA1 1LA

Application for the temporary Modification of Section 106 Agreement attached to planning permission 2016/1320/FUL granted 14th February 2017 to allow ...

S106 Mod/Removal (S106A) Swansea
12 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1327/FUL

Plot D9b Langdon Road Swansea SA1 8RD

Change of Use of Approved Cycle Store to Substation and Relocation of Cycle Store Within the Site Associated with Ref. 2022/1137/RES

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12 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1251/FUL

283A And 283B Peniel Green Road Peniel Green Swansea SA7 9BJ

Change of use from two self-contained flats (Class C3) to a single residential dwelling house (Class C3), including internal alterations to facilitate...

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11 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1319/FUL

Oldwalls Leisure Llwynybwch Farm Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1HA

Change of use of an existing storage building (formerly an indoor riding arena) to an indoor sports facility (Class D2) comprising of pickleball and p...

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11 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1314/DOC

Unit 4 & 5 Fforestfach Retail Park Pontardulais Road Cadle Swansea SA5 4BA

Change of use from retail (use class A1) to a Gymnasium (use class D2) - Discharge of condition 4 (Ecological Enhancement Measures) of planning permis...

Discharge of Conditions Swansea
11 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1315/DOC

Fforestfach Retail Park 3 Pontardulais Road, Cadle Fforestfach Swansea SA5 4BA

Change of use from retail (use class A1) to food and drink (use class A3) and new shopfront - Discharge of condition 4 (Ecological Enhancement Measure...

Discharge of Conditions Swansea
10 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1169/FUL

15 Cwmrhydyceirw Road Cwmrhydyceirw Swansea SA6 6LH

Conversion of dwelling into two flats with external staircase

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10 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1299/S73

Former M&P Direct Phoenix Way Gorseinon Swansea SA4 9HN

Proposed change of use from warehouse comprising of offices, showrooms, workshop and cafe to Use Class D1 (non-residential institution) for non-reside...

Variation of Condition Swansea
6 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1259/FUL

Fabian Way Park And Ride Fabian Way Port Tennant Swansea SA1 8LD

The proposal seeks to convert eighty-four car parking bays to provide ten short term motorhome touring parking spaces and associated servicing facilit...

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6 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1292/FUL

98 Trallwn Road Llansamlet Swansea SA7 9XA

Conversion of existing dwelling into two residential dwellings (Use Class C3), including alterations to fenestration, formation of rear terraces, enla...

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5 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1030/FUL

10 - 12 Terrace Road Mount Pleasant Swansea SA1 6HW

Retention of change of use from Public House to Convenience store (Class A1), removal of chimney stack, retention of smooth render over brick work to ...

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4 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1271/FUL

41 Bishopston Road Bishopston Swansea SA3 3EJ

Retention of enclosure of previously approved pergola structure with additional fencing to create private hire venue, storage area and mobile bar.

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3 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1267/FUL

Civic Centre Oystermouth Road Swansea SA1 3SN

Phased Change of use and extension of the Civic Centre, to include residential, flexible retail/commercial/leisure floorspace and an aquarium, includi...

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3 Aug 2026 Being Considered 2026/1263/FUL

Unit 45 Crofty Industrial Estate Crofty Swansea SA4 3RS

Retention of single storey front extension to create an office (Class B1), hardstanding, fencing and change of use of part of building from industrial...

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3 Aug 2026 Approved 2026/0328/FUL

96 High Street Gorseinon Swansea SA4 4BL

Change of use of retail/storage commercial property (Class A1/B8) to a banking hub and commercial laundry at ground and first floor level (Class A2/B1...

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29 Jul 2026 Refused 2026/1209/FUL

155 Eaton Crescent Uplands Swansea SA1 4QR

Change of use of former residential home (Class C2) to a HMO for up to 8 people (Sui-generis) and demolition of single storey element to create 3 park...

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29 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/1118/FUL

Unit 1, 47 St Teilo Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8SY

Proposed subdivision and part change of use of the former Lloyds Bank premises (Class A2) to an indoor golf simulator facility (Class D2). The develop...

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29 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/1250/DOC

Castle Cinema Worcester Place Swansea SA1 1JQ

Redevelopment of the Former Castle Cinema to provide a mixed use scheme of commercial units and 30 no. Residential Apartments consisting of refurbishm...

Discharge of Conditions Swansea
28 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2025/2404/FUL

The Old Barn Cwm Ivy Llanmadoc Swansea SA3 1DJ

Conversion of barn to single holiday let, demolition of part structure, single storey side extension, replacement and increase in roof height, externa...

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20 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/0957/FUL

31 Page Street Swansea SA1 4EY

Change of use and conversion of the existing 5-bedroom residential property (Class C3) occupying the ground floor, first floor and attic accommodation...

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20 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/1197/S73

177 Chemical Road Morriston Swansea SA6 6JG

Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 3 no self contained flats and associated works (Variation of condition 1 of planning permission 20...

Variation of Condition Swansea
15 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/1180/PRE

Former 3M Factory Site Gorseinon Road Gorseinon Swansea SA4 9GD

PRE APP for demolition and redevelopment of the site residential led mixed use development

Pre App Welsh Government Swansea
14 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/1173/FUL

Crown Inn 344 Birchgrove Road Birchgrove Swansea SA7 9NN

Change of use of first floor restaurant to a beauty training academy & treatment rooms

Full Plans Swansea
14 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 2026/1167/FUL

29 Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BX

Retrospective Change of use of part of existing office (Class A2) to Retail (Class A1) with remainder retained as Office (Class A2)

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14 Jul 2026 Being Considered 2026/0674/FUL

Nant-y-wrach Llanrhidian Swansea SA3 1EU

Conversion of former agricultural building to a holiday let with an increase in ridge height to provide first floor accommodation and addition of wind...

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10 Jul 2026 Approved 2026/1088/FUL

Car Park Outside Unit 6 St Johns Court Upper Fforest Way Swansea Enterprise Park Swansea SA6 8QQ

Retention of burger van

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9 Jul 2026 Approved 2025/1840/FUL

2 Castle Gardens Temple Street City Centre Swansea SA1 1JE

Conversion of upper three commercial floors to residential and one additional floor to provide in total 5 No. 2bed/3 person flats and 4 No.1bed/2perso...

Full Plans Swansea
9 Jul 2026 Refused 2026/1136/FUL

140 King Edward's Road Brynmill Swansea SA1 4LW

Change of use of residential dwelling (Class C3) to a HMO for up to 6 people (Class C4).

Full Plans Swansea
1 Jul 2026 Approved 2026/1100/S73

Unit 1B Parc Tawe City Centre Swansea SA1 2AS

Change of use from retail (Class A1) to indoor leisure use (Class D2) with addition of new door to front elevation and internal works to construct a m...

Variation of Condition Swansea
1 Jul 2026 Decided 2026/1101/PRE

Jesmond House 75 Walter Road City Centre Swansea SA1 4QA

PRE APP - Change of use from domestic dwelling (Class C3) to mixed-use commerical (Class A2, B1 and D1)

Pre App Welsh Government Swansea
30 Jun 2026 Being Considered 2026/1071/FUL

Willow Croft Rhydypandy Road Morriston Swansea SA6 6NX

Change of use of residential property (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2), removal of chimney, replacement fenestration and roofing throughout,...

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30 Jun 2026 Decided 2026/1080/PRE

Abernant Allt Y Graban Road Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8DS

PRE APP for change of use of existing lawful domestic outbuilding to provide a single appointment only treatment room for the provision of HIW registe...

Pre App Welsh Government Swansea
29 Jun 2026 Being Considered 2026/1083/FUL

66 - 67 The Kingsway City Centre Swansea SA1 5HW

Refurbishment & Change of Use of the upper floors into residential apartments including a roof top extension along with retention of the Ground Floor ...

Full Plans Swansea
25 Jun 2026 Decided 2026/1046/PRE

Pontarddulais Presbyterian Chapel St Teilo Street Pontarddulais Swansea SA4 8LH

PRE APP for change of use of a disused chapel into a single residential dwelling house

Pre App Welsh Government Swansea
24 Jun 2026 Approved 2026/1058/FUL

45 Gower Road Sketty Swansea SA2 9BX

Change of use of the existing ground floor commercial premises from Class A2 (Financial and Professional Services) to Class D1 (Non-Residential Instit...

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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