Swainby, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swainby, North Yorkshire.
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About Swainby
Swainby is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, along the A172 road. Positioned 8 miles northeast of Northallerton and 5 miles southwest of the market town of Stokesley, Swainby offers a unique rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area.
Population: 1,820
District: Whorlton
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Richmond and Northallerton
- LSOA: Hambleton 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swainby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swainby.
- 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 Swainby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Swainby.
- - Whorlton School Hall 11A Church Lane Swainby Northallerton DL6 3EA
Trees in Conservation Area - Thuja, Cypress, Elder, Holly to fell; Ash, Eucalyptus, Apple, Black elder, Lilac to reduce and/or remove overhanging/encroaching branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 8 Black Horse Lane, Swainby
removal of bay window and chimney stack, demolition of existing single storey rear extension and construction of replacement single storey rear extension and re-rendering of dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - land to the rear of High Street (adjacent 17 Garbutt Lane), Swainby
verification check of conditions 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 17 and 19 of planning approval NYM/2020/0920/FL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North York Moors | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Swainby in North Yorkshire
Swainby is a village located in North Yorkshire, England, along the A172 road. Positioned 8 miles northeast of Northallerton and 5 miles southwest of the market town of Stokesley, Swainby offers a unique rural setting that may influence local planning applications and development opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,820. It sits within the Whorlton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swainby a particularly low-crime area.
Swainby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swainby. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Swainby includes 1 National Parks: NORTH YORK MOORS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Swainby
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Swainby. The average decision time was 67 days.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Swainby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swainby were full planning applications (4), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.