Swanmore, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanmore, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swanmore are administered by Winchester City Council. View the full Winchester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swanmore
Swanmore is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England, just a short distance from Bishop's Waltham. Known for its tranquil surroundings and close-knit community, the area presents various planning opportunities that reflect its charming countryside character.
Population: 3,454 (2021)
District: Winchester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Winchester
- Parliamentary constituency: Winchester
- LSOA: Winchester 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanmore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanmore.
- 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 Swanmore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Swanmore.
- 26/01353/TPO - Chilgrove Lower Chase Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PB
T001 oak - reduce height by 4m; reduce crown by 3m retaining a height of 15m and lateral spread of 5m to the north, 3m east, 5m south and 6m west. Reason: reduce risk of failure in response to basa...
Status: Undecided | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Chilgrove Lower Chase Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PB
T001 oak - reduce height by 4m; reduce crown by 3m retaining a height of 15m and lateral spread of 5m to the north, 3m east, 5m south and 6m west. Reason: reduce risk of failure in response to basal d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/01289/DIC - Hinton Chapel Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2QA
Discharge of condition 5 (arboricultural method statement), 6 (biodiversity enhancement plan) and 7 (boundary treatment plan) of application 25/00665/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Plum Tree Cottage New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PF
Replacement of door and fanlight set with sliding doors and replacement of two windows with one larger window on the rear elevation. Full internal refurbishment. Replacement of patio with new.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - South View Swanmore Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2QH
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Dene Cottage New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PF
Proposed new 4 bedroom self-build house and garage within the rear garden of Dene Cottage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Moss Bank Lower Chase Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PB
Detached Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 4 Edenwood Close Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2UP
Single storey flat roof rear extension with roof light
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Chilgrove Lower Chase Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PB
T1 Oak Tree - Crown reduce by 1.5-2.5m Reason for works is to reduce dominance of tree to also reduce away from building and balance shape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - St Annes New Road Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2PE
T1 - Horse Chestnut - crown lift to approx. 5m, to south-east of main stem only over gardens of St Annes and 2x neighbouring gardens to north and south. Remove lowest limb from main stem, at approx. 0
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2024-07-05
View full details - - 2 New Inn Close Swanmore Southampton Hampshire SO32 2RJ
New Front Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Winchester | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - Woodland Adjacent To Broad Lane Broad Lane Swanmore Hampshire
10 x Ash trees either dead or dying from Ash die back, to fell 1 x Conifer, 90% dead, to fell 1 x Field Maple, dead, to fell 2 x Silver birch, dead, to fell 1 x Thorne, dead, to fell 1 x Elm, dead, to
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Winchester | Date: 2023-07-14
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A brief summary of Swanmore in Hampshire
Swanmore is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in the Meon Valley, Hampshire, England, just a short distance from Bishop's Waltham. Known for its tranquil surroundings and close-knit community, the area presents various planning opportunities that reflect its charming countryside character. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,454 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Winchester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swanmore a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swanmore includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Moors, Bishop's Waltham SSSI, Waltham Chase Meadows SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Swanmore 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 Swanmore
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Swanmore. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swanmore may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Swanmore were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.