Search Swanage planning applications

31 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Swanage · updated daily · Dorset Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 31 · received or decided in the last 90 days

9 Durlston Road Swanage BH19 2DJAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to add 2 juliet balconies to Planning Permission P/HOU/2025/04545 Install dormer to front and rear elevations and 2no roof lights to rear elevationNon Material AmendmentReceived 4 Nov 2026P/NMA/2026/06157
Located within the green space to the front of 10 Queens Mead Swanage BH19 2PSAwaiting decisionT1 Sycamore: Crown reduction of up to 6 metres in height and up to 3 metres laterally. T2 Pear: Crown reduction of up to 4 metres in height and up to 1 metre laterally.Tree Works- Conservation AreaReceived 4 Nov 2026P/TRC/2026/06055
Sentry Cottage Sentry Road Swanage BH19 2AGAwaiting decisionKitchen extension and extended deck to create covered store (with variation to condition 2 of PA P/HOU/2024/00699 - step in deck level moved to north elevation and ground floor internal layout revised)Variation of ConditionReceived 29 Oct 2026P/VOC/2026/06089
22 Bon Accord Road Swanage BH19 2DTAwaiting decisionT1 Sycamore: Reduce lower limbs growing towards BT line to suitable growth point up to 1 metre.Tree Works- TPOReceived 27 Oct 2026P/TRT/2026/06016
196 High Street Swanage BH19 2PQAwaiting decisionProposed ancillary outbuildingHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 27 Oct 2026P/HOU/2026/05869

Planning in Swanage

Approved: 87%; 141 of 157 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swanage in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Swanage

Postcode districts

BH19 177 applications in the last 12 monthsBH9 158 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

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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. 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 £447,112, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Swanage a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Swanage has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Swanage, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Swanage. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (63), tree works (51), outline applications (17).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swanage?

In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Swanage. The approval rate is 87%.

How long do planning decisions take near Swanage?

The average planning decision time near Swanage is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Swanage?

The planning approval rate near Swanage is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swanage?

The most common type of planning application near Swanage is full planning applications, with 63 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swanage?

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