Swavesey, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swavesey, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swavesey are administered by South Cambridgeshire District Council. View the full South Cambridgeshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swavesey
Swavesey is a village in Cambridgeshire, England, located on the Prime Meridian, with a population of 2,463. Positioned 9 miles northwest of Cambridge and 3 miles southeast of St Ives, it presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural charm with proximity to larger urban centres.
Population: 2,740 (2021)
District: South Cambridgeshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Cambridgeshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: South Cambridgeshire 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swavesey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swavesey.
- 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 Swavesey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Swavesey.
- S/2315/18/NMA2 - Land South Of Fen Drayton Road Swavesey Cambs CB24 4RS
Non material amendment on application S/2315/18/RM for update to play equipment within LEAP, as well as street furniture as shown on approved Landscape Masterplan drawing
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-06-09 - S/2315/18/NMA2 - Land South Of Fen Drayton Road Swavesey Cambs CB24 4RS
Non material amendment on application S/2315/18/RM for update to play equipment within LEAP, as well as street furniture as shown on approved Landscape Masterplan drawing
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01980/TELNOT - 12 Wallmans Lane Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QY
Installation of 1no 10m medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: Cambridge | Date: 2026-05-27 - 26/01980/TELNOT - 12 Wallmans Lane Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QY
Installation of 1no 10m medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 12 Wallmans Lane Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QY
Installation of 1no 10m medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 45 Carters Way Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RZ
Installation of 1no 9m medium wooden pole.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 20 Moat Way Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4TR
Certificate of lawfulness under S192 for rear roof extension including dormer and 2no rooflights to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 38 School Lane Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RL
Installation of 2no medium wooden poles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 23 Carters Way Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RZ
Installation of 1no medium wooden poles.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 5 Black Horse Lane Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QR
Internal alterations including relocating kitchen services, removal of ceiling and installation of insulated vaulted ceiling. Upgrade existing rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 63 Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RW
Non material amendment of planning permission 23/01118/FUL to amend wording of condition 16 to permit occupation of the building prior to boundary fencing works being completed
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1 High Street Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QU
T 1 - Cherry - Reduce the height by 1m and the width in all directions by 1m. T 2 - Cherry - Reduce the height by 4m and the width in all directions by 1m. T 3 - Yew - Reduce the height by 2m and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 32 Market Street Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QG
G 1 - Row of Leylandii - Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 63 Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RW
Non material amendment of planning permission 23/01118/FUL for the addition of a mobility scooter store for 3 no. scooters in garden to rear of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 63 Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RW
Non material amendment of planning permission 23/01118/FUL for the addition of a mobility scooter store for 3 no. scooters adjacent to the pedestrian entrance and in line with the bin enclosure.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 22A High Street Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4QU
Single storey rear extension, construction of outbuilding in the rear garden and associated works
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 1 Cygnus Business Park Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4AA
Replacement timber doors and adjoining glazed frames.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 63 Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RW
Submission of details required by conditions 12 (ecology enhancement), 13 (biodiversity net gain plan), 16 (boundary treatments) and 17 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 23/01118/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 35 Thistle Green Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RJ
Single storey rear extension, side and front extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 63 Middle Watch Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB24 4RW
Submission of details required by condition 15 (construction environmental management plan) of planning permission 23/01118/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Cambridgeshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Swavesey in Cambridgeshire
Swavesey is a village in Cambridgeshire, England, located on the Prime Meridian, with a population of 2,463. Positioned 9 miles northwest of Cambridge and 3 miles southeast of St Ives, it presents a unique setting for planning applications, blending rural charm with proximity to larger urban centres. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,740 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Cambridgeshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swavesey a particularly low-crime area.
Swavesey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swavesey. 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, Swavesey 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 Swavesey
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Swavesey. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Swavesey.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swavesey were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (7), amendments (5). 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, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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