Swinden, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swinden, North Yorkshire.
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About Swinden
Swinden is a small village located within the civil parish of Hellifield in North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Barnoldswick and close to Halton West and Nappa, the village had an estimated population of just 20 residents in 2010. This quaint rural setting may offer unique considerations for planning applications, given its small size and community dynamics.
Population: 20
District: Hellifield
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Skipton and Ripon
- LSOA: Craven 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swinden.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swinden.
- 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 Swinden based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Swinden.
- - Swinden Manor, Barn Mill Lane Swinden Hellifield BD23 4LS
Full planning permission for the conversion of agricultural building to dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Fold Yard Barn Swinden Manor Swinden Hellifield BD23 4LS
Lawful development certificate (existing use) for the lawful implementation of 2022/24373
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Craven | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Swinden Manor Barn Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Prior approval notification for change of Use of an Agricultural Building to Residential under Class Q (a and b).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - Fold Yard Barn Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton
Conversion of agricultural building to two dwellings (re-submission of previously refused Planning Ref. 2021/23084/FUL).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2022-09-06
View full details - - Land At Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton
Prior notification submission for the creation of a private way for agricultural use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2022-03-18
View full details - - Fold Yard Barn Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton
Conversion of agricultural building to two dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-08-18
View full details - - Fold Yarn Barn Swinden Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Notification of prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings (resubmission folllowing withdrawal of planning ref 2020/22253/AGGRES).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2021-04-01
View full details - - Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Notification of prior approval for change of use of agricultural building to 2 dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2020-11-09
View full details - - Swinden Manor Mill Lane Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Removal of flat-roofed annexe; removal of inappropriate external apparatus; replacement of windows in south-west elevation and removal of PVCu window from gable annexe; replacement of kitchen door and
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Craven | Date: 2018-09-25
View full details - - Dales Valley View Cottage Swinden Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Change of use of building from two holiday cottages to one residential dwelling (resubmission of refused planning application reference 42/2017/18093)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2017-11-03
View full details - - Dale Valley View Cottage And Barn Swinden Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4LS
Change of use from 2 holiday cottages to one residential dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Craven | Date: 2017-05-08
View full details - - Jacks Field Swinden Hellifield Skipton North Yorkshire BD23 4LS
Revised description: Retrospective application for the rentention of agricultural land to form an equestrian arena.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Craven | Date: 2015-10-05
View full details - - Land Adjoining Swinden Clint Swinden Manor Hellifield Skipton BD23 4LS
Agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Craven | Date: 2010-07-20
View full details - - Jack's Barn Swinden Manor Swinden Hellifield Skipton
Conversion of agricultural barn to two holiday cottages
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Craven | Date: 2003-06-17
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A brief summary of Swinden in North Yorkshire
Swinden is a small village located within the civil parish of Hellifield in North Yorkshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Barnoldswick and close to Halton West and Nappa, the village had an estimated population of just 20 residents in 2010. This quaint rural setting may offer unique considerations for planning applications, given its small size and community dynamics. The settlement has a population of approximately 20. It sits within the Hellifield district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swinden a particularly low-crime area.
Swinden has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Swinden includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Swinden 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 Swinden
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Swinden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swinden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 80 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 Swinden were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Nappa planning applications
- Hellifield Green planning applications
- Hellifield planning applications
- Halton West planning applications
- Horton planning applications
- Newsholme planning applications
- Otterburn planning applications
- Paythorne 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.