Lower Swanwick, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Swanwick, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Swanwick are administered by Eastleigh Borough Council. View the full Eastleigh Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is a quaint hamlet situated along the River Hamble in Hampshire, England. Nestled within the borough of Fareham, it lies at the eastern end of Bursledon Bridge, which carries the A27 over the river, making it an important point for local planning and development considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Eastleigh
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamble Valley
- LSOA: Eastleigh 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Swanwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Swanwick.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lower Swanwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lower Swanwick.
- - THE JOLLY SAILOR, LANDS END ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DN
1no. Beech (T1) - Raise the crown to 6m from ground level via the removal of the low pendulous secondary branches leaving the crown around 2m above the adjacent service wire below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Eastleigh | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 6 Victory Cottages Swanwick Shore Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 7HP
Brick Edging At Pre-Existing Rear Access
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 228 Bridge Road Sarisbury Green Southampton SO31 7ED
Rear And Side Single Storey Extension With Balcony. Garage, Front Boundary Wall And Entrance Porch
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 253 Swanwick Lane Swanwick Southampton SO31 7GT
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension And Alterations To External Steps (Following Demolition Of Conservatory) And Proposed Partial Garage Conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Car Park Swanwick Shore Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 7EF
Retention And Continued Use Of Site As Temporary Car Park For Additional Five Year Period
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 6 Woodland Vale Swanwick Southampton SO31 7GX
Outbuilding Within Rear Garden
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 238 Bridge Road Sarisbury Green Southampton SO31 7ED
Pedunculate Oak Protected By Tpo 525 T3: Selective Reduction Of Branch Work By 3 - 4 Metres To Natural Target Pruning Points - Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 100 Mm. Retain All Internal Epi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - Evinor Green Lane Lower Swanwick Southampton SO31 7DF
Construction Of A Detached Garage At Front Of Property
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Plot 6 Bye Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 7GX
Non Material Amendment To P/22/1425/Fp - Velux Windows Added To Rear Facing Roof Slope And Pv Array Removed From Flat Roof And Added To Front Facing Roof Slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Nether Oslands 261A Bridge Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 7FN
Swanwick Shore Conservation Area: Reduce Sycamore To Previous Points. Removing Small Regrowth Maximum Pruning Wounds 75Mm.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-02-02
View full details - - 4 Quay Haven Swanwick Southampton SO31 7DE
Single Storey Rear Extension (Following Demolition Of Conservatory)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 307 Old Swanwick Lane Lower Swanwick Southampton SO31 7GS
Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - Andark 256 Bridge Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 7FL
Change Of Use Of Land Adjacent To Diving Lake To A Motorhome And Camping Site For Up To 7 Motorhomes And 6 Tents (Excluding Caravans) & Construction Of Toilet/Shower Facilities - Details Pursuant To C
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Swanwick Marina Bridge Road Swanwick Southampton SO31 1ZL
Demolition Of Existing Building And Construction Of A Food And Beverage Marina Facilities Building With External Seating, Storage And Associated Landscaping P/23/0562/Fp - Discharge Conditions 10 (Ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-05-10
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A brief summary of Lower Swanwick in Hampshire
Lower Swanwick is a quaint hamlet situated along the River Hamble in Hampshire, England. Nestled within the borough of Fareham, it lies at the eastern end of Bursledon Bridge, which carries the A27 over the river, making it an important point for local planning and development considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Swanwick a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Swanwick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Sarisbury Green, Swanwick Shore, Old Bursledon. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Swanwick includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lincegrove and Hackett's Marshes SSSI, Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods SSSI, Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 5 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Solent & Southampton Water; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Swanwick 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.
Planning Activity in Lower Swanwick
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Lower Swanwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Swanwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Swanwick were tree works (14), amendments (4), full planning applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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