Swaby, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swaby, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Swaby
Swaby is a civil parish and village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 8 miles north of Spilsby and 6 miles northwest of Alford. The nearby hamlet of Whitepit lies just half a mile to the west, making Swaby an area of interest for potential planning applications in this rural setting.
Population: 188 (2021)
District: East Lindsey
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Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swaby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swaby.
- 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 Swaby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Swaby.
- - Elms Farm Church Lane Swaby Lincolnshire LN13 0BQ
Section 192 application to determine the lawful commencement of the proposed construction of an access track as approved under planning permission ref. N/173/00162/22.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Field View White Pit Way Swaby Lincolnshire LN13 0AZ
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the extension to existing dwelling to provide a works
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Field View White Pit Way Swaby Lincolnshire LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extension to existing dwelling to provide a workshop and studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - POST BOX COTTAGE WHITE PIT WAY SWABY ALFORD LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and conversion of an outbuilding to provide an annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - POST BOX COTTAGE WHITE PIT WAY SWABY ALFORD LN13 0AZ
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the extensions and alterations to existing dwelling a
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-09-28
View full details - - POST BOX COTTAGE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling to provide additional living accommodation and conversion of an outbuilding to provide an annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - POST BOX COTTAGE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the extensions and alterations to the existing dwelli
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2023-04-03
View full details - - MYCOT WHITE PIT WAY SWABY ALFORD LINCOLNSHIRE LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Erection of a shed existing building on site to be demolished (works commenced).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2020-07-30
View full details - - MYCOT WHITE PIT WAY SWABY ALFORD LN13 0AZ
Environmental Impact Assessment (E.E.C. Directive 85/337/E.E.C. as amended by Council Directive 97/11E.C.) for a screening opinion with respect to the erection of a shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2020-07-30
View full details - - JASMINE COTTAGE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Construction of a vehicular access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2019-05-23
View full details - - HONEY COTTAGE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide a kitchen, utility, bedroom with ensuite and an attached annexe on site of part of the existing dwelling which is to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2017-09-08
View full details - - THE SHRUBBERY, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE. LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Erection of a detached double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2016-08-16
View full details - - WHITE PIT COTTAGE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE. LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Erection of a log cabin to be used as a hobby room in connection with the existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2016-02-09
View full details - - EAST PADDOCK HOUSE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Change of use, conversion of, alterations to existing garage and carport to provide a tea room and an extension to provide a store. Erection of a detached building to provide a t
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2013-05-03
View full details - - EAST PADDOCK HOUSE, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Consent to Display - 1no. non illuminated single sided free standing sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2013-05-03
View full details - - MYCOT, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Erection of a detached carport with log store and erection of wooden fencing to the height of 1.8m which has already been constructed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2012-03-08
View full details - - MYCOT, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Retention of replacement 1.8m high fencing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2010-02-25
View full details - - THE SHRUBBERY, WHITE PIT WAY, SWABY, ALFORD, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Single storey extension to existing bungalow to provide 2 no. bedrooms and a shower room, on the site of part of the existing dwelling which is to be removed, in accordance with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2008-07-24
View full details - - THYME COTTAGE, White Pit Way, Swaby, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide an enlarged kitchen, a porch and a sunroom and an additional bedroom and enlarged accommodation on the first floor and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2006-09-08
View full details - - THYME COTTAGE, White Pit Way, Swaby, LN13 0AZ
Planning Permission - Extensions and alterations to existing dwelling to provide a conservatory, porch and an enlarged lounge on the ground floor with an additional bedroom and enlarged accommodation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: East Lindsey | Date: 2006-07-03
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A brief summary of Swaby in Lincolnshire
Swaby is a civil parish and village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, approximately 8 miles north of Spilsby and 6 miles northwest of Alford. The nearby hamlet of Whitepit lies just half a mile to the west, making Swaby an area of interest for potential planning applications in this rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 188 (2021 estimate). It sits within the East Lindsey district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swaby a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swaby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swaby Valley SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Lincolnshire Wolds. 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, Swaby 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 Swaby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Swaby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swaby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swaby were outline applications (3), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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