Swanwick, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanwick, Derbyshire.
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About Swanwick
Swanwick is a village and parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 5,084 as of the 2011 Census. The area features a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and places of worship, as well as the notable Church of St Andrews. The northern part of Swanwick houses an industrial estate on the site of the former Swanwick Colliery, which includes the Thornton's Confectionery factory. While the village has largely urbanised, it retains pockets of agricultural land to the north and west, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 5,077 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swanwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swanwick.
- 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 Swanwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Swanwick.
- - 64A Derby Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AB
Front extension for larger living area
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 58 Ashton Close Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1HG
Conversion of existing garage and rear extension to form dependent living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - SEALS FODDER ROOM High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Proposed redevelopment for 9 dwellings (May affect Public Rights of Way)
Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Swanwick Recreation Ground Chapel Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BJ
See attached "250506 Swanwick Parish Schedule"
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Stone House 10 Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BN
Conversion of integral garage to ground floor bedroom
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 8 The Green Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BL
Creation of vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 15 St Andrews Drive Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AW
Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2022-09-12
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A brief summary of Swanwick in Derbyshire
Swanwick is a village and parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 5,084 as of the 2011 Census. The area features a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and places of worship, as well as the notable Church of St Andrews. The northern part of Swanwick houses an industrial estate on the site of the former Swanwick Colliery, which includes the Thornton's Confectionery factory. While the village has largely urbanised, it retains pockets of agricultural land to the north and west, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,077 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Swanwick show an average sale price of £209,247, 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 Swanwick a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swanwick includes 3 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, Swanwick 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 Swanwick
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Swanwick. 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%. Swanwick 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 Swanwick were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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