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Former Civic Centre site, Oystermouth Road seafront, Swansea·In developmentHousing & Development

Swansea City Waterfront (Civic Centre site)

  • StageRevised plan unveiled and public consultation launched July 2026: about 140 apartments, 20,000 sq ft aquarium, retail and leisure, keeping the Civic Centre building
  • Next milestoneSubmission of a planning application, expected later in 2026
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Construction Enquirer, 140 homes and aquarium plan for Swansea Civic Centre →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Submission of a planning application, expected later in 20262 November 2026 · previously: Submission of a planning application following consultation
  • Stage: Revised plan unveiled and public consultation launched July 2026: about 140 apartments, 20,000 sq ft aquarium, retail and leisure, keeping the Civic Centre building2 November 2026 · previously: Pre-application consultation on revised first-phase scheme (~130 apartments, next-generation aquarium, saltwater lido, workspace) held 8-9 July 2026; full planning application due later in 2026 as first phase of £750m 20-year, seven-site Urban Splash/Swansea Council partnership

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