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Filming in Swansea: permits and fees

Swansea Council manages filming permits for Wales's second city, covering the waterfront, Gower access points, and city centre.

Who issues permits

Swansea Council’s filming team handles public street and council land applications. Film Cymru Wales supports multi-location Wales shoots. Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty filming may require Natural Resources Wales consultation.

Process

Apply to Swansea’s filming service with standard notice periods — five working days for straightforward permits, three weeks for road closures. Gower AONB locations should be discussed four to six weeks ahead.

Fees

Standard Welsh council filming fees apply. Film Cymru Wales’s advisory service is free.

What’s covered

City centre streets, the SA1 Swansea Waterfront public realm, council parks including Singleton Park and Clyne Country Park, civic buildings, and council-controlled Gower Peninsula coastal access points.

Typical restrictions

Gower AONB has additional environmental considerations. Mumbles Pier and Swansea Bay promenade are busy in summer. Some beach filming may require archaeological trust notification.

Contact

Apply on the Swansea Council website → swansea.gov.uk