Swanage, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanage, Dorset.
Dorset · England · Town
About Swanage
Swanage is a coastal town located in the south-east of Dorset, England, at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck. Approximately 6.25 miles south of Poole and 25 miles east of Dorchester, it has a population of 9,601, according to the 2011 census. The area is known for its stunning natural features, including Ballard Down, Old Harry Rocks, and Durlston Country Park, making it a key location for planning applications related to coastal development and conservation.
Population: 9,426 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £472,825 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 042D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanage.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanage.
- 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 Swanage based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
619 planning applications found near Swanage.
- - 55 Queens Road Swanage BH19 2EN
T1 Beech - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 89 High Street Swanage BH19 2LZ
Erection of 20sqm composite decking on a small stone built outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 23 Priests Road Swanage BH19 2RG
Retain fully panelled boundary fence
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 4 Heather Close Swanage BH19 2QZ
4 meter rear extension and internal remodelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Woodland Rise Atlantic Road Swanage BH19 2EF
Replacement windows to the existing dwelling and conversion of ground floor garage to studio. New replacement garage / store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Spring Garden Town Hall Lane Swanage BH19 1EX
T1 Sycamore - Prune side lateral growth on the south side growing over boundary with 68 High Street back to boundary/suitable pruning points. T2 Sycamore - Prune side lateral growth on the south side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 61 Queens Road Swanage BH19 2EW
T1 Beech: 1x lateral limb (South East) lowest reduce to 2m from the main stem. Leaving natural growth point. 1x lateral limb (South West) Reduce by 2-2.5m to reduce weight from branch hitting buses an
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 1 Springhill Swanage BH19 1EY
T1 Silver Birch - Reduce to a height of 5 to 6 metres (current height approximately 10 metres).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 57 Queens Road Swanage BH19 2EW
T1 Beech - Reduce laterals growing East and West by 1-2 metres. Thin by 5%. T2 Conifer - Reduce height by 3-4 metres and trim sides leaving a green covering.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Playing Field Bon Accord Road Swanage BH19 2DN
T3 Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 2 Church Hill House 114a High Street Swanage BH19 2NY
Prunus - Remove the tree completely.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Purbeck House Hotel 91 High Street Swanage BH19 2LZ
Purbeck House Hotel East Terrace-Repairs to Stone Balustrade, Cornice and Terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - The Hus Southcliff Road Swanage BH19 2JF
T1 Ash - Removal of all roots within upper 50mm of soil horizon (not including surface layer of stone and vegetation) within footprint of proposed garage to be constructed under permitted development
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - The Focus Centre 107 High Street Swanage BH19 2NB
Alterations to windows and external doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 92 High Street Swanage BH19 2NY
Proposed internal and external alterations and repairs
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - Swanwic Orchard Church Hill Swanage BH19 1HU
Dangerous cherry tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 2 Prince Albert Cottages 160 High Street Swanage BH19 2PA
Loft conversion, including 2 skylight windows and new stairs with turret above on roof. Basement conversion, including glass doors to replace garage door, timber door to replace window at rear and inc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 37 Manwell Road Swanage BH19 2QB
Extend first floor accommodation with dormers to front and rear. Erect attached garage, alter fenestration, add front and rear decks, alter front boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - Black Swan Inn 159 High Street Swanage BH19 2NE
T1 Bay - Reduce and shape to previous pruning points by about 2.5m. Remove two stems close to the outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 2 Russell Avenue Swanage BH19 2EB
Erect detached garage / carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-06-06
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A brief summary of Swanage in Dorset
Swanage is a coastal town located in the south-east of Dorset, England, at the eastern tip of the Isle of Purbeck. Approximately 6.25 miles south of Poole and 25 miles east of Dorchester, it has a population of 9,601, according to the 2011 census. The area is known for its stunning natural features, including Ballard Down, Old Harry Rocks, and Durlston Country Park, making it a key location for planning applications related to coastal development and conservation. The Town has a population of approximately 9,426 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Swanage show an average sale price of £472,825, 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 Swanage a particularly low-crime area.
Swanage has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swanage, Herston. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Swanage includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Townsend SSSI, Belle Vue Quarry SSSI, South Dorset Coast SSSI and 1 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): St Albans Head to Durlston Head, Isle of Portland to Studland Cliffs, Studland to Portland; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Swanage 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 Swanage
In the last 24 months, 173 planning applications were submitted near Swanage. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Swanage maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swanage were full planning applications (68), tree works (56), outline applications (16). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 171 smaller schemes were submitted.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 134 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.