Swinton, South Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swinton, South Yorkshire.
South Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Swinton are administered by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Swinton
Swinton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on the west bank of the River Don, with a population of 15,559 as of the 2011 census. Situated five miles north-northeast of Rotherham and southwest of Mexborough, the town features historical architecture, including the original junior and infant school built in 1852 on Church Street, which is currently being transformed into residential apartments known as Fitzwilliam Lodge. This blend of history and development presents unique opportunities for planning applications in the area.
Population: 15,559
District: Rotherham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £187,130 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Doncaster
- Parliamentary constituency: Doncaster North
- LSOA: Doncaster 031F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
7 planning applications found near Swinton.
- - 32 Hoylake Drive Swinton 0032
Status: Undecided | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 43 Wentworth Gardens Swinton 0043
Erection of brick wall with composite panels in-between
Status: Undecided | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 71 Brookfield Avenue Swinton 0071
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 122 Fitzwilliam Street Swinton 0122
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 12 Sunningdale Close Swinton 0012
Demolition of detached garage and erection of larger replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 6 Lansdowne Crescent Swinton 0006
Erection of fence
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 43 Wentworth Gardens Swinton 0043
Extension of garden area and erection of double garage
Status: Rejected | Council: Rotherham | Date: 2023-03-22
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A brief summary of Swinton in South Yorkshire
Swinton is a town located in the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on the west bank of the River Don, with a population of 15,559 as of the 2011 census. Situated five miles north-northeast of Rotherham and southwest of Mexborough, the town features historical architecture, including the original junior and infant school built in 1852 on Church Street, which is currently being transformed into residential apartments known as Fitzwilliam Lodge. This blend of history and development presents unique opportunities for planning applications in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 15,559. It sits within the Rotherham district.
Property prices in Swinton show an average sale price of £187,130, 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 Swinton a particularly low-crime area.
Swinton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swinton. 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 Swinton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Swinton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Swinton.
The average decision time of 54 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 other applications (4), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1).
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