Search Swithland planning applications
11 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Swithland · updated daily · Charnwood Borough Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Orchard House, 2 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZAwaiting decisionErection of single-storey side and rear extension incorporating indoor pool, conversion of attached garage to habitable space, erection of a detached double garage, and creation of new access.HouseholderReceived 8 Oct 2026P/26/1723/2
- Churchlea, 1 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZApprovedCommon Lime - Remove. 3x Common Lime - Height reduction by 4m and remove deadwood.Tree works Conservation AreaReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 16 Sep 2026P/26/1576/2
- St Leonards Church, Church Grounds, Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TJApprovedT1 -Copper Beech - Remove to a high stump 3m above ground levelTPO works relatedReceived 20 Aug 2026Decided 1 Sep 2026P/26/1551/2
- Hallfield House, 4 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZApprovedT1 - Oak - Raise canopy to 5m above ground, shorten 2x prominent limbs back inline with canopy to prevent damage from delivery vehicles and optimise form.Tree works Conservation AreaReceived 20 Jul 2026P/26/1344/2
- 181 Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TQApprovedErection of two storey side and single storey front extensionsHouseholderReceived 3 Jul 2026Decided 26 Sep 2026P/26/1147/2
Planning in Swithland
Only 9 decisions near Swithland in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swithland in the last 24 months, from Charnwood Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Swithland
Postcode districts
LE12 488 applications in the last 12 monthsLE7 577 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Charnwood Borough Council
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About Swithland
Swithland is a picturesque linear village located in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, nestled within the historic Charnwood Forest. With a small population of 217 recorded in the 2011 census, the village features essential amenities including a village hall, a parish church, and the popular Griffin Inn. Swithland is also renowned for its local slate quarrying, making it a unique spot for planning applications related to heritage and conservation within the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 255 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Swithland show an average sale price of £295,593, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swithland area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Swithland a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Swithland has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swithland 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Swithland, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Swithland.
The most common types were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.