Apply
You can apply for a range of services online.
All forms are available in Welsh - click on 'Cymraeg' in the top right corner of your screen.
Parking permits
If there is a residents parking bay in your street or in a nearby street you can apply for a digital permit.
Making a planning application
How to make a planning application.
Standard pre-planning application advice
Being able to query planning issues prior to the submission of a formal application enables applicants the opportunity to consider these issues and, if necessary, amend the proposals before they are finalised and submitted as planning applications.
Apply for additional advice or a follow-up meeting following a pre-application response
If you have submitted a pre-application and had a response but still want to speak to someone about your development, then you can request a follow-up meeting.
Apply for council housing
Complete an application to join our housing needs register.
Copy of birth, marriage, civil partnership and death certificates
Certificates can only be issued for births, deaths, marriages or civil partnerships that took place in Swansea.
Adopt a bench
We will install a personalised stainless steel plaque, engraved with the words you want, on the park bench that you choose from the locations available.
Adopt or donate a tree
We will suspend a personalised stainless steel plaque, engraved with the words of your choice on the adopted or donated tree of your choice.
Allotments
There are 16 allotments managed by allotment associations. There is also a privately-owned and managed allotment available.
Apply to amend the naming or numbering of a revised development layout
This form should be used if a development layout is to be amended and the changes have been approved by planning. Developers of large sites are advised to stage work in phases and consider the expected flow of property numbering.
Appeal against your food hygiene rating score
If you don't think your score reflects the conditions found at your food premise at the time of the inspection you can appeal.
Application to film in Swansea
You can apply online to film in Swansea.
Apply for an animal boarding establishment licence
Use our online for to apply for a licence to run your own animal boarding establishment.
Apply for an animal home boarding licence
Use our online form to apply for a licence to run a boarding / dog sitting service in your own home.
Apply for a dog breeders licence
Use our online form to apply for dog breeding establishment licence.
Apply for a licence to keep a zoo
Use our online form to apply for a licence to keep wild animals for public exhibition.
Apply for a licence to keep dangerous wild animals
Use our online form to apply for a licence to keep dangerous wild animals.
Apply for a performing animals licence
Use our online form to apply for a licence to exhibit, use or train performing animals.
Apply for a pet shop licence
Use our online form to apply for a licence to keep a pet shop.
Apply for a riding establishment licence
Use our online form to apply for a licence to keep a riding establishment.
Apply for a school place for Reception or Year 7 (September 2025)
Make an application for a place in a Swansea school for Reception or Year 7 in September 2025.
Apply for a school place mid-year (school transfer)
Changing school during the academic year.
Child performance licensing
Child performance licence requirements and application forms for children who reside in Swansea.
Apply for free school meals
Fill out a form to apply for free school meals for your child.
School Essentials Grant (formerly school uniform grant - PDG access)
Funded by the Welsh Government to assist families on low incomes.
Council Tax discounts and exemptions
Find out if you're eligible to pay less Council Tax.
Passport to Leisure
Passport to Leisure (PTL) is our discount scheme for Swansea residents who are on a low income.
Join Swansea Libraries
Sign up to become a member for free online or at any of our 17 libraries to start enjoying the full range of benefits.
Car park season ticket
Information on how to buy a car park season ticket.
Caravan and camping licence
Sites used for holiday caravans and camping require a licence from us to operate.
Apply for confirmation of an address
This form can be used to verify an address.
Cooling tower notification
Cooling towers provide cooled water for air-conditioning, manufacturing and electric power generation.
Taxis
All hackney carriage and private hire drivers and vehicles operating in Swansea need to be licensed.
Street trading
Street trading is selling or offering to sell any item in the street. This includes any road, path, beach, or other area to which the public have free access to.
Apply for a scrap metal dealers licence
You can use this form to apply for a site licence or collector's licence.
Charities and fundraising
Charitable collection permits authorise the people collecting, make sure the money is collected securely and the total collected is accounted for.
Licensing of houses in multiple occupation
Landlords of certain houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) need to apply to license their properties.
Special procedures
If you work in a business that carries out skin piercing you must have a licence.
Highway applications and permits
Apply for street and highway permits, including skips, hoardings, oversails and pavement cafes.
Gambling licences
We are responsible for issuing licences for commercial gambling. Premises include casinos, bingo halls, betting offices and amusement arcades.
Hairdresser registration
If you run a hairdressers or barbers you should be registered with us. This applies to both shops and mobile businesses.
Petroleum storage certificates
The safe storage of petrol is covered by legislation to help prevent fire and explosion which can occur if there is a source of ignition nearby.
Fireworks and explosives licensing and registration
If you sell or store fireworks you need to be licensed by us. You should also store the fireworks safely, know your fire drill and display a sign where fireworks are supplied or exposed for supply.
Street naming and numbering
We are responsible for the naming of all roads and streets, and for the naming and numbering of all properties (residential, commercial and industrial) within our city and county.
Promotional lettings
Lettings and canvassing sites are available in the city centre in busy pedestrian shopping areas offering unique promotional opportunities.
Application for a personal licence
You can complete this form to apply for a personal licence. This licence allows individuals to sell, or to allow the sale of alcohol from an establishment with a premises licence.
Apply for a caravan or camp site licence online
You can use this form to apply for a caravan or camp site licence. There is no fee to pay for this licence.
Interim authority notice
Following the death, incapacity, insolvency or change of immigration status of a premises licence holder an interim authority notice may be made in order that the premises licence doesn't lapse.
Minor variation of a premises licence
If you want to make a small change to your premises licence you can apply for a minor variation. This is a cheaper and quicker way of amending your licence.
Notification of an interest in premises
If you have a legal interest in a licensed premises you can apply to be notified of any licensing matters affecting the property.
Apply for a temporary event notice
Use this form to apply for a temporary event notice when you are planning an event for less than 500 people.
Application to transfer premises licence
If a premise has been sold or changes ownership you can apply to transfer the premises licence. You will need to obtain consent from the existing licence holder.
Variation of a designated premises supervisor
Only the holder of the Premises Licence can make an application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor. If the Designated Premises Supervisor leaves the licensed premises then a variation must be made immediately. You will not be authorised to sell alcohol until the correct application has been made. You will need to obtain consent from the new Designated Premises Supervisor.
Apply for city centre inner zone street trading consent
You can use this form to apply for consent to use a street trading pitch in the city centre. You will need to pay the first months fees at the same time as making this application.
Apply for outer zone street trading consent
You can use this form to apply for consent to use a street trading pitch in the area outside the city centre. You will need to pay the first months fees at the same time as making this application.
Wedding Photography Application
Apply to take your wedding photos in some of Swansea's breathtaking parks.
Apply to hold an event on council land or use an open space in Swansea
You should complete this form if you wish to hold an event on council owned land in Swansea, or if you wish to use council owned land or open space in Swansea for your group activity / class.
Volunteering at Oystermouth Castle
Apply to be a volunteer at Oystermouth Castle
Apply for a temporary path closure
Applications must be received a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the date of required closure.
Swansea Market - Casual trading application form
You can use this form to apply for a casual trading pitch at Swansea Market.
Notify us of your planned event on private land in Swansea
You should complete this form in order to notify the Safety Advisory Group of your intention to hold an event involving large numbers on private land in Swansea
Apply for a contaminated land search
Apply for a contaminated land search for a property.
Western Bay Community Cohesion small grants application form
Use our online form to apply for the Western Bay Community Cohesion small grants fund.
Apply for a Welsh Government owner-occupier loan
Complete this form to apply for the loan.
Resident parking permit
Parking permits are free and aim to allow residents to be able to park near their property.
Resident saver permit
Resident saver permits are free and allow Swansea residents to receive discounted parking in council car parks.
Apply for a disabled parking space on the public highway
Complete this application form if you want us to consider creating a disabled parking space on a public highway.
Holiday visitor permit
Visitors who normally live outside Swansea who will be staying in the area can use one of these parking permits to park in a residents parking bay while they are here.
Apply for resident parking bays
You can use this form to apply for new residents parking bays to be added in the street that you live in.
HMO residents parking permit registration
If you live in a HMO (multiple occupancy house) and cannot get the Council Tax reference from your landlord, you will need to let us know so we can register you on our system before you can apply for a permit.
Apply for a white 'H' bar marking across vehicular or pedestrian access
You can use this form to apply for a 'H' bar marking for the street that you live in.
Parking waivers
Waivers are issued to builders and tradespeople who need access to load/unload vehicle in restricted areas or residents parking zones for work purposes.
Apply for an environmental health search
Apply for an environmental health search for a property.
Apply for a black bag limit exemption
If you recycle all accepted kerbside materials and still produce more than three black bags of non-recyclable waste then you can apply for an exemption to place out additional bags.
Apply for reusable nappy cashback
Make the switch to reusable nappies and we will repay you up to £100 towards the cost!
Apply for a van permit to use the household waste recycling centres
You will need to provide an original V5 registration document, a matching proof of address within our City and County such as a recent utility bill or Council Tax demand, and a photo of the vehicle when applying.
Application for appointment as a community governor
If you would like to apply please complete the online application form.
Application to represent the council as a local authority governor
If you would like to apply please complete the online application form.
Approval as a chaperone - apply online
Apply online.
Re-approval as a chaperone - apply online
Apply online.
Apply online for a community alarm (lifeline)
Lifeline initial application form.
Application for Home to School transport
This form is for pupils of statutory school age that are eligible for and require Home to School Transport. This form should not be used for pupils with additional learning needs.
Application for free home to school / college transport for post 16 students
This form is for Year 12 and Year 13 students and full-time students aged under 19 years on 1 September of the academic year being applied for. It is not for students with Special Education Needs or students of Gower College.
Application to access CCTV footage
Please note: you are only able to make a subject access request where you appear personally in our CCTV footage.
Last modified on 16 August 2024