Updated 4/4/23
As of April 4, 2023, please refer to the updated Schedule of Fees when completing an application.
SWANSEA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

We are beginning to update the Comprehensive Plan (aka the Master Plan), which was last updated in 2003. The Plan serves as a roadmap for the next 10 years for topics such as Economic Development, Transportation, Housing, Land Use, Natural and Cultural Resources, Open Space, Town Facilities and Sustainability. Goals will be set within this document as well as implementation items related to those goals. Please click here for more information about the Plan.
And check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SwanseaComprehensivePlan
And finally, we have a project website setup where more detailed information about past plans and existing conditions are outlined. We encourage you to explore and become involved!
https://srpedd.org/comprehensive-planning/community-master-plans/swansea-comprehensive-plan/

Staff Contacts

Name
John P. Hansen Jr., AICP, Town Planner
Karen Lomas, Senior Clerk

Board Members

Name	Title	Year Term Ends
Scott N. Adams	Chairman	2028
Tim Cabral	Vice Chairman	2025
Jonathan Carreiro	Clerk	2026
Paul Waple		2027
Steven Bogle		2024

Hours of Operation:

As of July 5th, 2022, our new hours will be:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Phone:

508-674-5731 x6
Address:

Town Hall Annex

68 Stevens Rd

Swansea, MA 02777
United States

2/1/21 - NEW PROCEDURES REGARDING APPLICATIONS & FEES:
APPLICATIONS FOR SPECIAL PERMITS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE AT 81 MAIN STREET TO BE DATE STAMPED AND THEN BROUGHT TO THE PLANNING OFFICE ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED FEES. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR THE ACCURATE FEE. ALSO, PLEASE SEND US ELECTRONIC PLANS/REPORTS ALONG WITH ONE HARD COPY OF THE PLAN.

APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND FORM A's (APPROVAL NOT REQUIRED) SHOULD BE BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AT 68 STEVENS ROAD. PLEASE CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ARRIVAL FOR THE ACCURATE FEE. ALSO, PLEASE SEND US ELECTRONIC PLANS/REPORTS ALONG WITH ONE HARD COPY OF THE PLAN.

See map: Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the submission dates for posting items on the agenda?

What are the submission dates for posting items on the agenda?

7 days: Form A's (Approval not Required); surety, discussion items & other miscellaneous items
21 days: Site plans
30 days: Special permits; OSRD (Open Space Residential Design); Hammerhead applications and Subdivision applications

When are the Planning Board meetings held? The first and third Monday of the month

What is the location and time of the Planning Board Meetings? Police Headquarters, 1700 GAR Hwy at 6:30 pm

Minimum Lot Requirements

Frontage: Shall be 150 feet or more but not less than 150 ft

Minimum Lot Size (MLS): 30,000 sq ft/60,000 ft for the American Aquifer District

If the frontage and MLS requirements are not met, the applicant must submit an application to the Zoning Board of Appeals found at the Town Clerk's office.