Swingbrow, Cambridgeshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swingbrow, Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire · England · settlement
About Swingbrow
Swingbrow is a hamlet located near Chatteris in Cambridgeshire, positioned alongside the historic Forty Foot Drain, constructed by Vermuyden. While a Neolithic perforated object was unearthed in the area, most of the current structures are of modern design, making it an interesting blend of historical significance and contemporary development for those researching planning applications in the locality.
District: Chatteris
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,430 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Fenland
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Cambridgeshire
- LSOA: Fenland 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swingbrow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swingbrow.
- 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 Swingbrow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Swingbrow.
- - Land South Of 5 First Drove Swingbrow Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Permission in principle to erect 1 x self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Garden Land At Honeybank Second Drove Swingbrow Chatteris Cambridgeshire
Erect up to 1no self build dwelling (outline application with all matters reserved)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Fenland | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Swingbrow in Cambridgeshire
Swingbrow is a hamlet located near Chatteris in Cambridgeshire, positioned alongside the historic Forty Foot Drain, constructed by Vermuyden. While a Neolithic perforated object was unearthed in the area, most of the current structures are of modern design, making it an interesting blend of historical significance and contemporary development for those researching planning applications in the locality. It sits within the Chatteris district.
Property prices in Swingbrow show an average sale price of £245,430, 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 Swingbrow a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swingbrow 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 Swingbrow
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Swingbrow. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Swingbrow.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Swingbrow were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.