How long do planning decisions take near Swinton?

The average planning decision time near Swinton is 29 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Swinton?

The most common type of planning application near Swinton is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Swinton?

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Swinton, Scottish Borders Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Swinton, Scottish Borders.

Scottish Borders · Scotland · settlement

Planning applications in Swinton are administered by Scottish Borders Council. View the full Scottish Borders Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Swinton

Swinton is a quaint village located in the Scottish Borders, within the historic county of Berwickshire. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Duns and just 3 miles northwest of the Anglo-Scottish border, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for those researching planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Scottish Borders
Parliamentary constituency: Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
LSOA: Duns - North

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Swinton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Swinton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Swinton.

26/00833/FUL - Old School 2 Coldstream Road Swinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3JE
Alterations to raise garage roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-29
- Old School 2 Coldstream Road Swinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3JE
Alterations to raise garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2026-05-29
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- 4 Laidlaw Avenue Swinton Duns Scottish Borders TD11 3FH
Alterations and extension to dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Scottish Borders | Date: 2025-12-15
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A brief summary of Swinton in Scottish Borders

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swinton a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swinton 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 Swinton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Swinton. The average decision time was 29 days.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Swinton were full planning 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.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was submitted.

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