Swineford, Gloucestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swineford, Gloucestershire.
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Planning applications in Swineford are administered by South Gloucestershire Council. View the full South Gloucestershire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swineford
Swineford, pronounced "Swinford," is a hamlet in the South Gloucestershire council area, situated just southeast of Bitton and near the boundary with Bath and North East Somerset. Nestled along the River Avon, it features the Swineford Lock and is accessible via the A431 road, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Gloucestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Somerset and Hanham
- LSOA: South Gloucestershire 029C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swineford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swineford.
- 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 Swineford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
216 planning applications found near Swineford.
- - Clear View Brewery Hill Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6LY
Discharge part of condition 10 parts (02A survey drawing And 04D proposed plans and elevation) attached to planning permission P25/02344/F Demolition of existing dwelling (Class C3). Erection of 1no S
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Manor Farm Cottage Marshfield Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6ND
Works to fell 4.no Ash Trees. Trees situated within Upton Cheyney Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Brook Cottage Bath Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LN
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission P25/01433/HH Demolition of existing garage and conservatory to be replaced by new single storey extensions to front and side.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Old Estate Yard Cottage North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6ND
Works to reduce side of 1.no Beech Tree (T1) by 2-3 metres. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SG/TR117 dated 28th May 1968.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Mill Cottages (No's. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) Bath Road Swineford Bristol Bitton BS30 6LW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Cycle Parking), 5 (Hard Landscping), 7 (Ecology Lighting) and 8 (Ecology Enhancements) attached to planning permission P21/04526/F. Demolition of existing modern lean-to and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Brook Cottage Bath Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LN
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) attached to planning permission P25/01433/HH to amend the design and materials - Demolition of existing garage and conservatory to be repla
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - Upton Coach House Wick Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NQ
External alterations for relevant demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new rear conservatory, replacement of lean-to store with single storey double pitched roof extension to northern e
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Upton Coach House Wick Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NQ
Relevant demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new rear conservatory, replace existing lean-to store with single storey extension with double pitched roof. Erection of detached garage wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Old Estate Yard Cottage North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6ND
Works to trees as per the attached schedule of works received by the Council on the 5th November 2025. Covered by Tree Preservation Order SG/TR117 dated 28th May 1968.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - Land Off Brewery Hill Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6LY
Demolition of existing building and erection of 1no. replacement agricultural storage building (resubmission of P25/00516/F)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Clear View Brewery Hill Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6LY
Demolition of existing dwelling (Class C3). Erection of 1no Self Build Dwelling with associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Hollisters Kites Farm Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NH
Works to 3 no. Lime trees to lateral spread by 2m within Upton Cheyney Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Hillside Willmotts Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6LY
Works to reduce height of Conifer row (G1) by 4m and crown reduce 1.no Sycamore tree (T3) by 2-3 m. Works to fell 1.no sycamore (T1) and 2.no Conifer trees (T2) All trees situated within Upton Cheyney
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - Mendip House North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6ND
Works to 1no English Oak Tree to crown reduce leaving a finished height of 8 metres and radial spread of 4 metres and crown thin by 20%. Works to 1no Holm Oak Tree to crown reduce leaving a finished h
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Mendip House North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6ND
Works to 2no Beech Trees crown reduce leaving a finished height of 8 metres and radial spread of 3m and crown thin 20%. Works to fell 1no Goat Willow Tree. covered by Tree Preservation Order SG/TR 117
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-07-04
View full details - - Brook Cottage Bath Road Bitton South Gloucestershire BS30 6LN
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory to be replaced by new single storey extensions to front and side
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - Land At Brewery Hill Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire
Demolition of existing building and erection of 1no. replacement agricultural storage building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Land And Building At Pipley Court Farmhouse North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NG
Erection of extension to 1 no. glamping pod.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Upton Coach House Wick Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire BS30 6NQ
Works to 1no. Beech to reduce by 3m. Works to fell 1no. Magnolia and 1no. Cypress, all situated in the Upton Cheyney Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - Building At Pipley Court Farmhouse North Stoke Lane Upton Cheyney South Gloucestershire
Change of Use of building from agricultural to 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) with associated works (amendment to approved
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Gloucestershire | Date: 2024-07-16
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A brief summary of Swineford in Gloucestershire
Swineford, pronounced "Swinford," is a hamlet in the South Gloucestershire council area, situated just southeast of Bitton and near the boundary with Bath and North East Somerset. Nestled along the River Avon, it features the Swineford Lock and is accessible via the A431 road, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swineford a particularly low-crime area.
Swineford has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Beach, Bitton, North Stoke, Upton Cheyney. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swineford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stidham Farm SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Swineford
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Swineford. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Swineford.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Swineford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swineford were tree works (17), full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (7). 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, 10 medium-scale applications, 34 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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