Swainshill, Herefordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swainshill, Herefordshire.
Herefordshire · England · settlement
About Swainshill
Swainshill, part of the civil parish of Stretton Sugwas in Herefordshire, is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Hereford and is home to a population of 505, as recorded in the 2011 census. Historically significant, the area was held by Roger de Lacy in 1087 and has seen its value increase over the centuries. Situated within the ancient Hundred of Grimsworth, Swainshill presents opportunities for planning applications aimed at preserving its rich history while accommodating modern developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Herefordshire, County of
- Parliamentary constituency: North Herefordshire
- LSOA: Herefordshire 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swainshill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swainshill.
- 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 Swainshill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
82 planning applications found near Swainshill.
- P260028/FH - 6 Four Acres Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0SH
Application for variation of condition 2 of permission P250172/FH (1stfloor side extension and new porch) - to amend the drawings to includeadditional floor space at first floor and full gable
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-07 - - 6 Four Acres Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0SH
Application for variation of condition 2 of permission P250172/FH (1stfloor side extension and new porch) - to amend the drawings to includeadditional floor space at first floor and full gable
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - P253064/XA2 - Galen House Cherry Orchard Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0SG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 8 9 & 10 attached to planning permission 231956
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-29 - - Galen House Cherry Orchard Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0SG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 8 9 & 10 attached to planning permission 231956
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - P250172/FH - 6 Four Acres Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0SH
Proposed 1st floor side extension and new porch.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2025-01-30 - P242159/XA2 - Land at The Lakes Swainshill Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 22 attached to planning permission 240133
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-08-20 - P241575/PA7 - Site adjacent to Pomona Garage Kings Acre Road Hereford HR4 0SN
Application for prior notification for the proposed erection of a potting shed for existing tree growing business
Status: Approved | Type: All others - Prior Approval | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-06-19 - - Land at The Lakes Swainshill Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 17, 18, 20 attached to planning permission 191554.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - P241289/XA2 - Land at The Lakes Swainshill Hereford
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 17, 18, 20 attached to planning permission 191554.
Status: Undecided | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-16 - P241269/RM - The Lakes Swainshill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7PU
Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning permission 220935 (Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 191554 (Hybrid application: Outline approval for pl
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-05-13 - P240280/XA2 - Land adjacent to Veldifer House Stretton Sugwas Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7AA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 attached to planning permission 171609RM
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-02-01 - P240133/O - The Lakes Swainshill Hereford HR4 7PU
Application for variation of condition 4 following grant of planning permission P191554/O (Hybrid application: Outline approvalfor plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 and Design Barn on plot 9. F
Status: Approved | Type: Outline | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-19 - P240012/AM - The Lakes Swainshill Hereford HR4 7PU
Proposed non-material amendment to application 191554 (Hybrid application: Outline approval for plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 8 and Design Barn on plot 9. Full approval for proposed road to th
Status: Refused | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2024-01-05 - - Land adjacent to Galen House Cherry Orchard Kings Acre Hereford HR4 0SG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5 & 9 attached to planning permission 231956.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - P232937/XA2 - Land adjacent to Galen House Cherry Orchard Kings Acre Hereford HR4 0SG
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3, 4, 5 & 9 attached to planning permission 231956.
Status: Approved | Type: PP - Approval of details reserved by condition | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-10-02 - P231956/F - Galen House Cherry Orchard Kings Acre Hereford HR4 0SG
Proposed new dwelling and attached garage. (For DOC 3 4 5 & 9 see 232937)(For DOC 7 8 9 & 10 see 253064)
Status: Approved | Type: Planning Permission | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-06-26 - P231647/AM - Land adjacent to Galen House Cherry Orchard Kings Acre Hereford HR4 0SG
Proposed non-material amendment to application 202499 (Proposed new dwelling and detached garage) - to allow layout change to tailor the site to be more appropriate for the self build applicants.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Non Material Amendment | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2023-05-25 - P220935/RM - The Lakes Swainshill Hereford HR4 7PU
Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval 191554 (Hybrid application: Outline approval for plots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and Design Barn on plot 9. Full approval fo
Status: Approved | Type: Approval of Reserved Matters | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2022-03-18 - P214390/FH - 8 Sweet Chestnut Drive Hereford Herefordshire HR4 0FJ
Proposed ground floor extension
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-30 - P214145/FH - Bank House Swainshill Hereford Herefordshire HR4 7PU
Proposed 3m high wooden fence replacing Leylandii hedge. Retrospective.
Status: Approved | Type: Full Householder | Council: Herefordshire | Date: 2021-11-19
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A brief summary of Swainshill in Herefordshire
Swainshill, part of the civil parish of Stretton Sugwas in Herefordshire, is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Hereford and is home to a population of 505, as recorded in the 2011 census. Historically significant, the area was held by Roger de Lacy in 1087 and has seen its value increase over the centuries. Situated within the ancient Hundred of Grimsworth, Swainshill presents opportunities for planning applications aimed at preserving its rich history while accommodating modern developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swainshill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swainshill includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Swainshill
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Swainshill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swainshill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Swainshill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swainshill were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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