Planning Committee

The Planning Committee considered one planning application, to demolish the vacant Greyhound Inn at Llanrhidian and build nine homes, five for sale on the open market and four affordable. Members approved the application, subject to a Section 106 agreement (a legal agreement with the developer that sets out obligations such as affordable homes).

1. Nine homes on the former Greyhound Inn site, Llanrhidian

   Decided

   Members approved the application, subject to a Section 106 agreement (a legal agreement with the developer about obligations such as affordable homes).

   Why

   The site has a planning history: in 2020 permission was granted for seven homes, and in 2023 a variation secured four social rented affordable homes, but a 2020 application to change that agreement was refused because the scheme was not shown to be viable. The report says the new scheme is similar to earlier approvals, with changes including extra land from the neighbouring Seangel property, new designs, solar panels, heat pumps and a 2-metre footway. It also notes that the foundations and slabs of the nine dwellings have already been laid.

   Based on the minutes, SCHEDULE - 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026

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   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 meeting held on 4 August 2026 be approved and signed as a correct record.

   Papers: $$Minutes4Aug2026
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   Items for deferral/withdrawal.

   Minute

   None.

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   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 2025/0189/FUL - Demolition of the existing vacant building and the erection of 9 dwellings, comprising 5 open market houses, and 4 affordable houses including new accesses, parking, landscaping and ancillary works at Greyhound Inn, Llanrhidian, Swansea A visual presentation was given. Alex Smith (agent for the applicants - Bradbar Homes) addressed the committee. Note: Application approved subject to a Section 106 agreement.

   Part of an issue followed across 15 meetings

   Papers: New Front Cover, CONTENTS PAGE - 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026, New Two Stage Voting, SCHEDULE - 8TH SEPTEMBER 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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