Swallowfields, Devon Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swallowfields, Devon.
Devon · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swallowfields are administered by South Hams District Council. View the full South Hams District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,220 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Hams
- Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
- LSOA: South Hams 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swallowfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swallowfields.
- 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 Swallowfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Swallowfields.
- - 6 Dartside Totnes TQ9 5HL
Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) & 5 (privacy screen) of planning consent 2730/25/VAR
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land At Sx 795 612 (Spring House) Dartington
Construction of a dwelling & associated detached outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 6 Dartside Totnes TQ9 5HL
Application for variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 5 (privacy screen), 6 (flat roof area) & 7 (climate emergency compliance) of planning consent 2253/24/HHO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Porthaven Dartington TQ9 6NR
Householder application for erection of 2m high timber fence to front boundary (part retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 6 Dartside Totnes TQ9 5HL
Householder application for alterations to existing dwelling including small single storey extensions, attic conversion, garage conversion to provide annexe, new dormer window to rear & PV panels
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Swallowfields, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5LA
Notice of Intent to Install Electronic Communication Apparatus Comprising One Pole at 10.5 metres high (9 mtrs above ground)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-05-25
View full details - - 10, Swallowfields, Totnes, TQ9 5LA
Householder application for single storey front and rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-05-24
View full details - - 18, Swallowfields, Totnes, TQ9 5LA
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of garden room permitted under planning reference 56/2652/14/F as a self-contained rentaldwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2022-01-19
View full details - - 18 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application for erection of single storey wooden frame andclad shed with adjoined garden room and veranda in the rear garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2014-10-23
View full details - - Cherry Tree House Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Replace the existing timber windows with PVC units
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2013-03-19
View full details - - 18 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application to replace flat roof with pitched roof with slate covering and 3 x velux type sky windows. Removal of 2 x windows onexisting extension and replace with 3 x smaller windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2012-09-20
View full details - - 25 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Non material minor amendment to householder application 56/1247/10/F for amendments to windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2010-11-10
View full details - - 25 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application for amendment (to windows) to planning permission 56/1247/10
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2010-10-01
View full details - - 3 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application for new 1.8m high timber feather edge, close boarded fence, together with adjacent single and double gates of the same height/construction to boundary of side of property with
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2010-09-08
View full details - - 23 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application to add lean-to conservatory to rear of dwelling. Change existing extension by bricking up door and adding a window upstairs with frosted pane
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2010-08-13
View full details - - King Edward VI Community College, Elmhirst Site, Ashburton Road, Totnes, TQ9 5JX
Replace two fire damaged mobile (temporary) classrooms with a single double mobile
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Devon | Date: 2010-07-27
View full details - - 25 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Householder application for 2 storey extension to rear of building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2010-06-01
View full details - - 23 Swallowfields Totnes Devon TQ9 5LA
Extensions to front and rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South West Devon | Date: 2001-10-04
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A brief summary of Swallowfields in Devon
Swallowfields is a settlement located in Devon, England.
Property prices in Swallowfields show an average sale price of £377,220, 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 Swallowfields a particularly low-crime area.
Swallowfields 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 Swallowfields includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swallowfields 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.
Planning Activity in Swallowfields
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Swallowfields. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Swallowfields.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Swallowfields slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swallowfields were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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