Planning Committee

The Planning Committee met on 4 August 2026 and approved one application: listed building consent to re-roof parts of The Guildhall and refurbish its windows. Listed building consent is permission needed to alter a listed building. The approval was referred to Cadw, the Welsh Government's heritage body, as the law requires. The minute records no declarations of interest.

1. Re-roofing and window repairs at The Guildhall, Swansea

   Decided

   The committee approved the application for listed building consent. The approval was referred to Cadw.

   Why

   The Guildhall is a Grade I listed building and the Council's main office. The work would strip and re-roof the flat roofs above the Upper Courts and the Lower Brangwyn, replace some rooflights, and seal, repaint and, where needed, restore off site the windows on the south-west elevations to stop water getting in and to treat rust. The report says the applicant, Swansea Council, supplied more information on the heritage impact assessment and insulation drawings, and that consent for the clock tower roof was granted in February 2025. The item came to committee at the request of the Head of Planning and Economic Development, rather than being decided by officers under delegated powers.

   Based on the minutes, SCHEDULE - 4TH AUGUST 2026, CONTENTS PAGE - 4TH AUGUST 2026, New Front Cover - November 2022

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1. 2

   Disclosures of Personal and Prejudicial Interests.

   Minute

   In accordance with the Code of Conduct adopted by the City and County of Swansea, no interests were declared.

2. 3

   Minutes.

   Minute

   Resolved that the minutes of the meetings held on 7 July 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Papers: $$Minutes7July2026
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   Items for deferral/withdrawal.

   Minute

   None.

4. 5

   Determination of Planning Applications under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

   Minute

   A planning application was presented on behalf of the Head of Planning & Economic Development. Resolved that the undermentioned planning application be approved: (Item 1) - Planning Application 2026/0609/LBC - The proposal is for the re-roofing works to various areas of The Guildhall and refurbishment of windows (application for Listed Building Consent) at The Guildhall, St Helens Crescent, Brynmill, Swansea A visual presentation was given. Note: Application approved and referred to CADW

   Part of an issue followed across 15 meetings

   Papers: New Two Stage Voting, New Front Cover - November 2022, CONTENTS PAGE - 4TH AUGUST 2026, SCHEDULE - 4TH AUGUST 2026

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• Paul Lloyd, ChairLabourPresent
• Adam Davis, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Allan Jeffery, Committee MemberLiberal DemocratPresent
• Mair Baker, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Mark Tribe, Committee MemberConservativePresent
• Mary Jones, Committee MemberLiberal DemocratPresent
• Mike Lewis, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Mike White, Committee MemberLabourPresent
• Nicola Matthews, Committee MemberLabourSent apologies
• Peter Black CBE, Committee MemberLiberal DemocratPresent
• Peter May, Committee MemberUplandsPresent
• Philip Downing, Committee MemberLabourPresent

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