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18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Swainswick · updated daily · Bath and North East Somerset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 90 days

227 Bailbrook Lane, Lower Swainswick, Bath, BA1 7AAAwaiting decisionDead Conifer T1 - remove to ground level. Hazel T2 - re-coppice.Tree Works Notification in Con AreaReceived 5 Nov 202626/04300/TCA
13 Bennett's Road, Lower Swainswick, Bath, BA1 7AWAwaiting decisionSalix Caprea T1 - remove.Tree Works Notification in Con AreaReceived 29 Oct 202626/04214/TCA
Agricultural Buildings Rear Of 142B, London Road West, Lower Swainswick, BathAwaiting decisionUse of Area D for vehicle repair and storage at Land to the Rear of 142B London West, Bath, BA1 7DD (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).Cert of Lawfulness (Existing) 191Received 27 Oct 202626/04198/CLEU
Agricultural Buildings Rear Of 142B, London Road West, Lower Swainswick, BathAwaiting decisionUse of Area B as B8 storage, scaffolding and food storage, horse transportation and ancillary parking area (Sui Generis composite use) at Land to the Rear of 142B London Road West, Bath, BA1 7DD.Cert of Lawfulness (Existing) 191Received 27 Oct 202626/04174/CLEU
Agricultural Buildings Rear Of 142B, London Road West, Lower Swainswick, BathAwaiting decisionUse of Area A for commercial vehicle parking and storage, including the parking and storage of buses, minibuses and other commercial vehicles (Use Class B8) at Land to the Rear of 142B London West, Bath, BA1 7DD (Certificate of Lawfulness for an Existing Use).Cert of Lawfulness (Existing) 191Received 27 Oct 202626/04173/CLEU

Planning in Lower Swainswick

Approved: 97%; 62 of 62 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Swainswick in the last 24 months, from Bath and North East Somerset Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Swainswick

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BA1 937 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council

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About Lower Swainswick

Lower Swainswick is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Property prices in Lower Swainswick show an average sale price of £484,461, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Swainswick area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Swainswick a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Swainswick has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Swainswick planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Swainswick, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Lower Swainswick. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were tree works (22), listed building and heritage (8), discharge of conditions (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Swainswick?

In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Lower Swainswick. The approval rate is 97%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Swainswick?

The average planning decision time near Lower Swainswick is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Lower Swainswick?

The planning approval rate near Lower Swainswick is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Swainswick?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Swainswick is tree works applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Swainswick?

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