Sway, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sway, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Sway
Sway is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Established in 1879, it offers a charming selection of shops, pubs, and a railway station on the South West Main Line, providing convenient access to major cities. Notable landmarks include the 66-metre Sway Tower, a striking 19th-century folly, and the Grade II listed Forest Heath House, which houses artist studios and exhibition space operated by the charity SPUDWorks. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications within its unique environment.
Population: 3,478 (2021)
District: New Forest
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £463,450 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: New Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: New Forest East
- LSOA: New Forest 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sway.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sway.
- 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 Sway based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Sway.
- - Butterflies, MIDDLE ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AT
Application to discharge condition 5 of planning permission 25/00702FULL for single-storey rear and side extensions; canopied terrace and associated hard landscaping; replacement and extension of roof
Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 40 HERON CLOSE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6ET
Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for Proposed single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 43, Anderwood Drive, Sway, Lymington, SO41 6AW
Application to discharge condition 7 of planning permission 24/00114FULL 3no. dwellings (demolition of 2no. existing dwellings and associated outbuildings)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5, Tebourba Cottages, STATION ROAD, Sway, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BG
Oak tree - remove major deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Oakleigh Cottage, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AA
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) (Tree is also T1 of TPO 36/89)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Heath View Bungalow, ADLAMS LANE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6EG
Deadwood 2 x Oak trees (T1 shown as T18 on the plan & T3 shown as T19 on the plan - exempt works included for information only) Prune 1 x Holly tree (T2 - not shown on the plan as not protected) Prune
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Squirrels Hide, THE CLOSE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6ED
Single-storey rear extension; door and window alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Mulberry, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AA
Porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 21, STANFORD RISE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6DW
Two storey side extension; demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 5, Tebourba Cottages, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BG
Fell 1 x Oak tree (Tree is T2 of TPO 0005/25)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 7, Smythe Gardens, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BF
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 on the plan) (T3 of TPO 33/97) Prune mixed group of shrubs including Holly (G2 on the plan) (Hollies maybe part of G3 of TPO 33/97 - TBC on inspection)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Sway Place, Church Lane, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AD
Fell/Prune/Deadwood/Ivy Sever mixed tree species as detailed in the application. (Most trees are protected by W1 of TPO 0111/03 except T1 and T49 (2 x Fagus Sylvatica) to be confirmed on inspection)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 26, CRUSE CLOSE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AY
Prune 3 x Oak trees (numbered 1, 2 and 3 in the site plan) (Trees are part of G1 of TPO 36/94)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Il Binario, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BA
Single storey extension; install new front door with porch; first floor window to front of house; high level window to side of house; (demolition of existing conservatory & chimney) (AMENDED PLANS)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 7, STANFORD RISE, Sway, LYMINGTON, SO41 6DW
Prune 1 x Oak tree (T1 of TPO NFNPA/0025/11)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Coulston, CHURCH LANE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AD
Two storey front extension; one and two storey rear extensions; outbuilding; alterations to fenestration; extension to driveway (Application for a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 21/0010
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Bluebells, BRIGHTON ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6EB
Replacement rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Berry Lodge, HOLLIES CLOSE, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BD
Single storey extensions; detached garage/carport; store; access alteration; 1.8 metre high fence; gate; hard and soft lanscaping (demolition of conservatory) (Application for Non-Material Amendment t
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 7, Smythe Gardens, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BF
Scots Pine tree - Clear fallen branch
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-07-06
View full details - - Caled House, MANCHESTER ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6AP
Application for discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 24/00242FULL for garage conversion; cladding to dormer and gable
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Sway in Hampshire
Sway is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Established in 1879, it offers a charming selection of shops, pubs, and a railway station on the South West Main Line, providing convenient access to major cities. Notable landmarks include the 66-metre Sway Tower, a striking 19th-century folly, and the Grade II listed Forest Heath House, which houses artist studios and exhibition space operated by the charity SPUDWorks. This vibrant community presents various opportunities for planning applications within its unique environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,478 (2021 estimate). It sits within the New Forest district.
Property prices in Sway show an average sale price of £463,450, 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 Sway a particularly low-crime area.
Sway has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sway Tower. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sway includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The New Forest SSSI; 13 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): The New Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): New Forest; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: New Forest; 1 National Parks: NEW FOREST. 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, Sway 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 Sway
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Sway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sway were tree works (15), full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (6). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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