Swinside, Cumbria Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swinside, Cumbria.
Cumbria · England · settlement
Planning applications in Swinside are administered by Cumberland Council. View the full Cumberland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swinside
Swinside, located near Swinside Fell in southern Cumbria, is renowned for its ancient stone circle, also known as Sunkenkirk or Swineshead. Dating back to the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Ages, this site is one of approximately 1,300 recorded stone circles across the British Isles and Brittany, reflecting a rich megalithic tradition that spanned from 3300 to 900 BC. This historical landmark may influence planning applications in the area, given its archaeological significance.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £365,647 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Cumberland
- Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
- LSOA: Allerdale 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swinside.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swinside.
- 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 Swinside based on the last 24 months of planning data.
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A brief summary of Swinside in Cumbria
Swinside, located near Swinside Fell in southern Cumbria, is renowned for its ancient stone circle, also known as Sunkenkirk or Swineshead. Dating back to the Late Neolithic and Early Bronze Ages, this site is one of approximately 1,300 recorded stone circles across the British Isles and Brittany, reflecting a rich megalithic tradition that spanned from 3300 to 900 BC. This historical landmark may influence planning applications in the area, given its archaeological significance.
Property prices in Swinside show an average sale price of £365,647, 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 Swinside a particularly low-crime area.
Swinside 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 Swinside includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Derwent & Bassenthwaite Lake; 1 National Parks: LAKE DISTRICT. 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, Swinside 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 Swinside
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Swinside.
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