Swyre, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swyre, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Swyre
Swyre is a quaint village and civil parish located in southwest Dorset, England, nestled in a valley adjacent to Chesil Beach, approximately 6 miles southeast of Bridport. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 102, making it a small but notable community for those looking into planning applications in the area.
Population: 104 (2021)
District: Dorset
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,698 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
- LSOA: Dorset 022A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swyre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swyre.
- 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 Swyre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
45 planning applications found near Swyre.
- - 12 Puncknowle Road Swyre DT2 9DN
T1 Alder - Fell to ground level T2 Ailanthus - Reshape & balance by reducing by up to 2m overall
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Selandia Swyre Road West Bexington DT2 9DA
Erect replacement single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Swyre Cross B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre DT2 9DA
T1 Holm Oak - Reduce height to previous pruning points, approx 3-4m in height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Swyre Cross B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre DT2 9DA
T1 Ash - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Swyre House B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre DT2 9DN
T1 Ash - Fell T2 Sycamore - Fell H1 Conifers - Reduce in height by 1.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Vurlands Farm Coast Road Swyre DT2 9DB
Conversion of existing barn to form 3 no new dwellings and the removal of 3 no mobile homes with associated works including parking and landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - Swyre Cross B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre Dorset DT2 9DA
T1 Horse Chestnut - 10-15% thin, removal of Ivy & epicormic growth T2 Sycamore - Reduce by 2-3m overall G1 Holm Oak - Boundary prune back from roadside by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 26 B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre Dorset DT2 9DA
T1 Conifer - Fell - outgrown location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-03-28
View full details - - Land Between 12 and 13 Puncknowle Road Swyre
Erect 3.no dwellings with associated access and parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2022-02-24
View full details - - B3157 to Clay Lane 25 Back Lane Swyre DT2 9DA
T1, T2 & T3 Field Maple - Pollard to 3m from ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-12-01
View full details - - 26 B3157 Back Lane To Clay Lane Swyre DT2 9DA
T1-3 Field Maple - Reduce by 50% (cut size 8" & length 9' - to encourage lower growth to form into a hedge rather that a tree line
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Land Rear Of Lodge 25 Swyre Dorchester DT2 9DA
T1, T2 & T3 Sycamore - Reduce height by approx 3-4m - overhanging
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-11-16
View full details - - 3 Green Barton Swyre Dorset DT2 9DN
T1, T2 & T3 Lime - Fell - outgrown location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-09-06
View full details - - 3 Green Barton Swyre Dorset DT2 9DN
Single storey extension, alterations and ancillary works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2021-04-09
View full details - - SWYRE CROSS, B3157 BACK LANE TO CLAY LANE, SWYRE, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DA
T1 Field Maple - Fell - growing out of hedgerow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-12-21
View full details - - SELANDIA, SWYRE ROAD, WEST BEXINGTON, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DA
Erect single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-12-15
View full details - - 4 GREEN BARTON, SWYRE, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DN
T1 Holm Oak - Fell - damaging overhead cables
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-11-30
View full details - - LAND BETWEEN, 12-13 PUNCKNOWLE ROAD, SWYRE
Outline application for the erection of one dwelling all matters reserved
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2020-09-04
View full details - - 11 PUNCKNOWLE ROAD, SWYRE, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DN
T1 Mimosa - Fell - excessive shading
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-09-06
View full details - - 11 PUNCKNOWLE ROAD, SWYRE, DORCHESTER, DT2 9DN
T1 Palm - Remove T2 False Acacia - Reduce by 1-2m all over, leaving the tree at a rough final height of 3 - 3.5m. - reaching power lines
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2019-07-12
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A brief summary of Swyre in Dorset
Swyre is a quaint village and civil parish located in southwest Dorset, England, nestled in a valley adjacent to Chesil Beach, approximately 6 miles southeast of Bridport. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 102, making it a small but notable community for those looking into planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 104 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Swyre show an average sale price of £326,698, 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 Swyre a particularly low-crime area.
Swyre has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swyre, Puncknowle. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Swyre includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chesil & The Fleet SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Dorset; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Chesil & The Fleet, Lyme Bay and Torbay. 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, Swyre 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 Swyre
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Swyre. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Swyre.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swyre were tree works (11), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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