Swallowfield, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swallowfield, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swallowfield are administered by Wokingham Borough Council. View the full Wokingham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 2,142 (2021)
District: Wokingham
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swallowfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swallowfield.
- 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 Swallowfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Swallowfield.
- - Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community, Land East of Colchester, West of Elmstead Market and North of Wivenhoe between, A120 and B1028 Colchester Road B1027 Brightlingsea Road and Elmstead Road
Hybrid application for Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community (see application for full description).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 509 Lea Bridge Road
Replacement of existing double glazed uPVC framed casement windows with new double glazed timber framed sash windows. Replacement of existing double glazed timber framed doors with new double glazed t
Type: Full | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Robin Lodge Nursery Part Lane Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1TB
Proposed erection of 2no. buildings and open log store with associated parking, access and landscaping, repositioning of site boundary fence, plus installation of acoustic screen following demolition
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 10 Foxborough Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1RW
Householder application for the proposed part garage conversion and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-03-09
View full details - - Halfway Up The Street Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1QY
Householder application for the proposed single storey rear and side extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-14
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A brief summary of Swallowfield in Berkshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swallowfield a particularly low-crime area.
Swallowfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Swallowfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanford End Mill and River Loddon SSSI; 9 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 Swallowfield
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Swallowfield. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Swallowfield.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swallowfield were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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