How long do planning decisions take near Upper Swainswick?

The average planning decision time near Upper Swainswick is 69 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 Upper Swainswick?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Swainswick is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Swainswick?

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Upper Swainswick, Somerset Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Swainswick, Somerset.

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Area Information

Admin district: Bath and North East Somerset
Parliamentary constituency: Bath
LSOA: Bath and North East Somerset 007A

Crime Statistics

3 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Swainswick.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upper Swainswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Upper Swainswick.

- Manor House East , Manor Lane, Swainswick, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA1 8DA
Discharge of conditions 6 (Joinery Details) and 7 (Sample Panel - Walling) of application 23/01985/FUL (Exterior works to include replacement doors and windows, conservation works to exterior elevatio
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bath | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Upper Swainswick in Somerset

Upper Swainswick is a settlement located in Somerset, England.

Neighbourhood safety in Upper Swainswick is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Upper Swainswick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bath, Charlcombe, Upper Swainswick. 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 Upper Swainswick includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Cotswolds. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Upper Swainswick

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Swainswick. The average decision time was 69 days.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Upper Swainswick slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upper Swainswick were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (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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