Swardeston, Norfolk Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swardeston, Norfolk.
Norfolk · England · settlement
About Swardeston
Swardeston is a village located just four miles south of Norwich in Norfolk, England, perched on high ground overlooking the Tas valley. Covering an area of 3.95 km², the village had a population of 619 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning opportunities in the area.
Population: 645 (2021) · Area: 4.0 km²
District: South Norfolk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £289,990 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Norfolk
- Parliamentary constituency: South Norfolk
- LSOA: South Norfolk 008F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swardeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swardeston.
- 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 Swardeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Swardeston.
- - Hall Farm Land North Of Hickling Lane Swainsthorpe Norfolk NR14 8DS
Details for condition 18A - Archaeological written scheme of investigation of permission 2024/3750.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of Be You Tiful Beauty Main Road Swardeston Norfolk NR14 8DN
Oultine application for one self build dwelling with access as a matter for consideration
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - Gowthorpe Manor Gowthorpe Lane Swardeston Norfolk NR14 8DS
Details of condition 6 of 2020/2100 - (6) Flint sample wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Norfolk Broadland | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Swardeston in Norfolk
Swardeston is a village located just four miles south of Norwich in Norfolk, England, perched on high ground overlooking the Tas valley. Covering an area of 3.95 km², the village had a population of 619 as of the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community that may be relevant for those exploring planning opportunities in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 645 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Norfolk district.
Swardeston covers an area of approximately 4.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Swardeston show an average sale price of £289,990, 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 Swardeston a particularly low-crime area.
Swardeston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Mulbarton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swardeston 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 Swardeston
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Swardeston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 26 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swardeston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 26 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swardeston were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Keswick planning applications
- Intwood planning applications
- Swainsthorpe planning applications
- Mulbarton planning applications
- Dunston planning applications
- Cringleford planning applications
- Lower East Carleton planning applications
- Newton Flotman planning applications
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.