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Planning in Swinford

Only 4 decisions near Swinford in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swinford in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.

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About Swinford

Swinford is a nucleated village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, with a population of 586 as recorded in the 2011 census. Historically situated on the former A427, which connects to Catthorpe beneath the M1, the village features the Grade II* listed All Saints church, a 12th-century Norman structure built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. The local pub, The Chequers, adds to the community’s charm, making Swinford an area of interest for those researching planning applications and local development. The settlement has a population of approximately 633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.

Swinford covers an area of approximately 1253.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Swinford show an average sale price of £377,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swinford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://swinford.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Swinford, 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Swinford.

The most common types were outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swinford?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Swinford.
What types of planning applications are most common near Swinford?
The most common type of planning application near Swinford is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Swinford?
You can search and track planning applications near Swinford on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.