Swinhoe, Northumberland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swinhoe, Northumberland.

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About Swinhoe

Swinhoe is a small village in Northumberland, named after Robert Swinhoe, an English diplomat and naturalist known for his work in Qing-era Taiwan. He made significant contributions to ornithology, cataloguing numerous Southeast Asian bird species, including the eponymous Swinhoe's pheasant. This rich history may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and conservation.

District: Beadnell

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £410,438 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Northumberland
• Parliamentary constituency: North Northumberland
• LSOA: Northumberland 003E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swinhoe.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swinhoe.

• 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 Swinhoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Swinhoe.

1. - South Farm Swinhoe Chathill Northumberland NE67 5AA
   Notification of Prior Approval for steel frame storage building
   Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2024-04-29
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2. - Nook End 4 Bradshawgate Cottages Swinhoe NE67 5AA
   Double garage extension and associated changes to access road and parking.
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Northumberland (County) | Date: 2021-01-06
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A brief summary of Swinhoe in Northumberland

Swinhoe is a small village in Northumberland, named after Robert Swinhoe, an English diplomat and naturalist known for his work in Qing-era Taiwan. He made significant contributions to ornithology, cataloguing numerous Southeast Asian bird species, including the eponymous Swinhoe's pheasant. This rich history may influence local planning applications, particularly those related to heritage and conservation. It sits within the Beadnell district.

Property prices in Swinhoe show an average sale price of £410,438, 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 Swinhoe a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Swinhoe includes 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Northumberland Coast. 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, Swinhoe 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 Swinhoe

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Swinhoe.

The most common application types near Swinhoe were discharge of conditions (1).

Nearby Towns

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