Swarkestone, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swarkestone, Derbyshire.
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About Swarkestone
Swarkestone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 187 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Its rural setting and small community make it a notable area for planning applications, reflecting the needs and development potential of a picturesque English village.
Population: 1,160 (2021)
District: South Derbyshire
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swarkestone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swarkestone.
- 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 Swarkestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Swarkestone.
- - Holberry Barn, Trent Side, Swarkestone, Derby, DE73 7GU
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Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-11-13
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A brief summary of Swarkestone in Derbyshire
Swarkestone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 187 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Its rural setting and small community make it a notable area for planning applications, reflecting the needs and development potential of a picturesque English village. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,160 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
Property prices in Swarkestone show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 Swarkestone a particularly low-crime area.
Swarkestone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton by Bridge, Swarkestone, Trent and Mersey Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Swarkestone 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 Swarkestone
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Swarkestone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swarkestone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Swarkestone were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (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, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.