How long do planning decisions take near Swallow?

The average planning decision time near Swallow is 97 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swallow?

The most common type of planning application near Swallow is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swallow?

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Swallow, Lincolnshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swallow, Lincolnshire.

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About Swallow

Swallow is a quaint village and civil parish located in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, situated 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of Caistor along the A46 road. With a population of 289 recorded in the 2011 census, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere that may be of interest to those considering planning applications in this charming area.

Population: 188 (2021)

District: West Lindsey

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,383 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency: Gainsborough
LSOA: West Lindsey 001B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swallow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swallow.

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 Swallow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Swallow.

WL/2025/00463 - LAND ADJ 1 GRIMSBY ROAD, SWALLOW
Notification of Permitted Development under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 – Part 16, Communications for proposed telemetry pillar.
Status: Decided | Type: Telecomms Determin. - 28 days | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2025-05-12
WL/2024/00866 - THE GRANGE, CAISTOR ROAD, SWALLOW MARKET RASEN
Listed building consent for change of use and conversion of existing residential dwelling to create a school, and erection of gates and fencing to a maximum height of 2.4 metres
Status: Approved | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-02
WL/2024/00865 - THE GRANGE, CAISTOR ROAD, SWALLOW MARKET RASEN
Planning application for change of use and conversion of existing residential dwelling to create a school, and erection of gates and fencing to a maximum height of 2.4 metres
Status: Approved | Type: Full Planning Application | Council: West Lindsey | Date: 2024-10-02

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A brief summary of Swallow in Lincolnshire

Property prices in Swallow show an average sale price of £249,383, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swallow a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Swallow includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Swallow Wold SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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.

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Planning Activity in Swallow

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Swallow. The average decision time was 97 days.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Swallow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Swallow were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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