Search Sway planning applications
13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Sway · updated daily · New Forest District Council
- Quarr Meadow, MANCHESTER ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6ASAwaiting decisionFell 1 Norway Maple and 1 Horse Chesnut tree, Prune 1 mature Oak treeReceived 26 Oct 202626/01228TPO
- 16, Heron Close, Sway, Lymington SO41 6ETReplacement side extension; Demolition of existingFull ApplicationReceived 13 Oct 202626/01139FULL
- 9, STANFORD RISE, Sway, LYMINGTON, SO41 6DWApplication for a non-material amendment to planning permission 25/01485FULL (First floor front extension)Non Material AmendmentReceived 9 Oct 202626/01124NMA
- Mansters, Manchester Road, Sway, Lymington SO41 6AS1no. dwelling; garage (demolition of existing house and garage)Full ApplicationReceived 8 Oct 202626/01121FULL
- Springfield, STATION ROAD, SWAY, LYMINGTON, SO41 6BAAwaiting decisionWidening of existing vehicular access; associated widening of dropper kerbFull ApplicationReceived 21 Sep 202626/00950FULL
Planning in Sway
- Approved
- 97%
- 32 of 33 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sway in the last 24 months, from New Forest District Council's planning register.
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SO41 477 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £542,543, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sway area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sway a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Sway has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sway, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Sway. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (5).