Swanwick, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swanwick, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swanwick are administered by Fareham Borough Council. View the full Fareham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swanwick
Swanwick is a village in Hampshire, England, situated east of the River Hamble and north of the M27 motorway, within the Fareham borough. Notable for its significant infrastructure, it houses the London Area Control Centre and the London Terminal Control Centre, both integral to National Air Traffic Services. Additionally, Swanwick is home to Bursledon Brickworks, the last operational Victorian steam-powered brickworks, making it a unique point of interest for planning and development in the area.
District: Fareham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Fareham
- Parliamentary constituency: Hamble Valley
- LSOA: Fareham 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
12 planning applications found near Swanwick.
- - 45 Lipizzaner Fields Whiteley Fareham PO15 7BH
Carry Out Works To Trees Protected By Ftpo184: Field Maple - Reduce Overhanging Branches Back To Boundary Fence With Target Pruning Wounds No Larger Than 100 Mm. Oak - Reduce Overhanging Branches Back
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 225 Botley Road Burridge SO31 1BJ
Single Storey/First Floor Front And Rear Extensions With Widening Of An Existing Raised External Terrace
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 159 Botley Road Swanwick SO31 1BW
Details Pursuant To Condition 3 (Material Schedule) For Planning Application P/24/0371/Fp
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - The Mount 171 Botley Road Burridge Southampton SO31 1BJ
Rear Single Storey Corner Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 6 Oldenburg Whiteley Fareham PO15 7EJ
Two Oak Trees Protected By Tpo 184 Â?? G3: Localised Reduction To North Aspect By Approximately 2.5 Metres To Natural Target Pruning Points Â?? Maximum Diameter Of Live Pruning Wounds < 75Mm.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 164 Botley Road Burridge SO31 1BL
Works To Trees Protected By Tpo 234: T1 - Hazel And G2 Predominately Hazel With Other Small Trees And Shrubs. Coppice All.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 6 Oldenburg Whiteley Fareham PO15 7EJ
Carry Out Works To Oak Tree Protected By Tpo 184 - G3: Remove All Overhanging Branches Back To Natural Target Pruning Points In Line With Rear Boundary.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 164 Botley Road Burridge SO31 1BL
Detached Double Garage With Minor Landscaping Adjustments To Create Vehicular Access To Garage And Additional Parking Provisions
Status: Permitted | Council: Fareham | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 164 Botley Road Burridge SO31 1BL
Details Pursuant To Condition 3 (Water Calculations) And Condition 5 (Nitrate Mitigation) To Planning Application P/24/1669/Fp
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 21 Andalusian Gardens Whiteley Fareham PO15 7DU
Tpo 184 - G2: Oak - Localised Reduction By 2 Metres On Southeast Side Of Crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Fareham | Date: 2025-06-01
View full details - - 1 Connemara Crescent Whiteley Fareham PO15 7BN
Change Of Use From Dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) To Residential Care Home For Up To 4 Children (Use Class C2)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Fareham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Sweethill Farm 260 Botley Road Burridge SO31 1BL
Details Pursuant To Condition 22 - (Construction Environmental Management Plan Cemp) Of Planning Application P/22/0608/Fp - Demolition Of Existing Dwelling And Construction Of Four 4-Bed Dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Fareham | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Swanwick in Hampshire
Swanwick is a village in Hampshire, England, situated east of the River Hamble and north of the M27 motorway, within the Fareham borough. Notable for its significant infrastructure, it houses the London Area Control Centre and the London Terminal Control Centre, both integral to National Air Traffic Services. Additionally, Swanwick is home to Bursledon Brickworks, the last operational Victorian steam-powered brickworks, making it a unique point of interest for planning and development in the area. It sits within the Fareham district.
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 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Upper Hamble Estuary and Woods SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Solent Maritime; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent & Southampton Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Solent & Southampton Water. 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Swanwick. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swanwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 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 (12), other applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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