Search Swallowfield planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Swallowfield · updated daily · Wokingham Borough Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- The Old Vicarage The Street Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1QYAwaiting decisionApplication for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of a swimming pond.Received 26 Oct 2026262473
- Brandywell Spring Lane Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1SUAwaiting decisionApplication for a certificate of existing lawful development for the use of land at rear as residential garden as approved under 160290 (Use Class C3).Received 30 Sep 2026262303
- 1 Wyvols Cottages The Street Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1RHApprovedApplication for non-material amendment to planning consent 252051 for the addition of 1no. window to the detached outbuilding.Received 17 Sep 2026Decided 21 Sep 2026262185
- Lancambria Basingstoke Road Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1PYAwaiting decisionApplication to vary condition 2 of planning consent 242632. Condition 2 refers to Approved Details and the variation is for the structural replacement of the Roof, altering the roof.Received 11 Sep 2026262131
- 4 Beehive Cottages Trowes Lane Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1RPApprovedHouseholder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.Received 19 Jul 2026Decided 7 Sep 2026261693
Planning in Swallowfield
- Approved
- 80%
- 8 of 10 decided
- Decision time
- about 14 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swallowfield in the last 24 months, from Wokingham Borough Council's planning register.
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RG7 477 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wokingham Borough Council
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About Swallowfield
Swallowfield is a charming village and civil parish located in the Wokingham district of Berkshire, England, approximately 5 miles south of Reading and just north of the Hampshire border. The parish encompasses the nearby villages of Riseley and Farley Hill, contributing to its community atmosphere. As of the 2011 census, Swallowfield had a population of 1,971, making it a small but vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,142 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swallowfield 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 Swallowfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Swallowfield has 10 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swallowfield 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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In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Swallowfield. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.