Swordale (IV24), Highland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swordale (IV24), Highland.
Highland · Scotland · settlement
Planning applications in Swordale (IV24) are administered by Highland Council. View the full Highland Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Highland
- Parliamentary constituency: Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- LSOA: Sutherland South - 07
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swordale (IV24).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swordale (IV24).
- 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 Swordale (IV24) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Swordale (IV24).
- 26/02227/FUL - Tigh Na Creag Cherry Grove Bonar Bridge Ardgay IV24 3ER
Alterations and extension to house
Status: Undecided | Council: Highland | Date: 2026-06-04
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A brief summary of Swordale (IV24) in Highland
Swordale (IV24) is a settlement located in Highland, Scotland.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swordale (IV24) a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swordale (IV24) 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 Swordale (IV24)
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Swordale (IV24).
The most common application types near Swordale (IV24) were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.