Oldway Centre Orchard Street Swansea SA1 1LA

Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission 2016/1320 granted 14th February 2017 to allow the temporary use of five existing cluster units, B1.1 to B1.5, on the first floor of Block B as five Houses in Multiple Occupation within Use Class C4 for a period of five years. The units comprise 28 bedspaces and would be occupied by non-students during this period. No physical alterations are proposed, and all other accommodation within the Oldway Centre would remain in approved student accommodation use. On expiry of the five-year period, the affected units would revert to their approved student accommodation use.

Status: Withdrawn
Reference: 2026/1334/NMA
Type: Change to an earlier permission
Size: Small
Ward: Castle - Bay Area
Received: 13 August 2026
Consultation date: 9 September 2026
Decided: 13 October 2026
Decision: Application Withdrawn

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Oldway Centre Orchard Street Swansea SA1 1LA