Search Swafield planning applications
30 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Swafield · updated daily · North Norfolk District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Farm Shop The Street Swafield North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0RQAwaiting decisionSiting of storage containers, portacabin office, portable fridge and freezer without complying with conditions 1 (limited period approval and 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission PF/23/0094 to allow three containers and portacabin office to be retained permanently, and erection of 2.6m high screen fenceReceived 19 Jun 2026RV/26/1074
- The Old Rectory Knapton Road Swafield North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0RPApprovedG1 - Crown lift to 4.5m on all trees overhanging the drive on trees with in 3m of the drive. Allow clearance for access. G2 - Various trees/hedging - Clear B.T. wire. G3 - Group of dying Acacias - Fell. Poor condition. G4 - Various trees overhanging barn - Clear buliding by 2m. Rubbing on building. T1 - Yew - Reduce sides by 1.5m from 6m to 4.5m. Overhanging conservatory. G5 - Group of Conifers - Reduce height from 22m to 14m. Blocking light. T2 - Bay - Coppice at 1m. Poor condition. T3 - Laurel - Coppice at 1m. Poor condition. T4 - Acacia - Fell. Poor condition. G6 - 2x Beech, 1x Redwood - Crown lift to 4.5m over lawn. Allow more light to the lawn.Tree works subject to a TPOReceived 12 Jun 2026TW/26/1268
- Duke House The Street Swafield North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0RQApprovedDemolition of existing single-storey rear extension and erection of two-storey rear extension, gable roof extension and a part single-storey rear extensionHouseholder ApplicationReceived 20 Jan 2026Decided 9 Jun 2026PF/26/0122
- St Nicholas Church Trunch Road Swafield NorfolkApprovedNew Premises Licence (consultation by Licensing)Informal BronzeReceived 18 Nov 2025Decided 24 Nov 2025IB/25/2587
- Swafield Barn Knapton Road Swafield North Walsham Norfolk NR28 0RPAwaiting decisionInternal alterations to create an en-suiteReceived 10 Mar 2025IS3/25/0540
Planning in Swafield
Only 3 decisions near Swafield in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swafield in the last 24 months, from North Norfolk District Council's planning register.
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Around Swafield
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NR28 162 applications in the last 12 monthsNR29 153 applications in the last 12 months
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About Swafield
Swafield is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Norfolk, approximately 16 miles northeast of Norwich and 10 miles southeast of Cromer. Situated along the B1145 road, which connects Kings Lynn to Mundesley, it offers easy access to nearby North Walsham, just a mile to the south. With a growing population of 315 as of the 2011 Census, Swafield benefits from proximity to the Bittern Line railway station in North Walsham and Norwich International Airport, making it an attractive area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 289 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Norfolk district.
Swafield covers an area of approximately 6.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Swafield show an average sale price of £328,090, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swafield 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 Swafield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swafield 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 Swafield, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Swafield.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).