How long do planning decisions take near Covingham?

The average planning decision time near Covingham is 60 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Covingham?

The planning approval rate near Covingham is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Covingham?

The most common type of planning application near Covingham is discharge of conditions, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Covingham?

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Covingham, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Covingham, Wiltshire.

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Planning applications in Covingham are administered by Wiltshire Council. View the full Wiltshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Covingham

Covingham is a suburban area located in the eastern part of Swindon, England, developed in the 1960s to support the town's expansion towards the A419. As a relatively modern development, it offers a mix of residential and community facilities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in Swindon.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wiltshire
Parliamentary constituency: Chippenham
LSOA: Wiltshire 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Covingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Covingham.

S/HOU/26/0699 · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - 19 Merlin Way Covingham Swindon SN3 5AN
Erection of single storey front/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-02
- 19 Merlin Way Covingham Swindon SN3 5AN
Erection of single storey front/side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-29
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- 27 Tealsbrook Covingham Swindon SN3 5AU
Proposed rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Lotmead Site Eastern Villages Swindon Swindon
Non-Material Amendment from previous application S/RES/22/1736 relating to the affordable housing unit mix.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-24
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- Lotmead Site New Eastern Villages Wanborough Swindon
Partial Discharge of Condition (Phase 1) (56) Wheelchair Accessible Housing from previous application S/OUT/19/0582.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Lotmead Site Eastern Villages Swindon
Discharge of Condition (6) Visitor Parking from previous application S/RES/22/1736.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Lotmead Site Eastern Villages Swindon Swindon
Partial Discharge of Conditions (3) Swift Boxes (4) Bat Boxes (7) Tree Pits from previous application S/RES/22/1736
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Lotmead Site New Eastern Villages Wanborough Swindon
Partial Discharge of Condition (10) Design Code from previous application S/OUT/19/0582.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 111 Merlin Way Covingham Swindon SN3 5AN
Erection of single storey rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and front porch.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-06-02
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- Lotmead Site Eastern Villages Swindon Swindon
Discharge of condition (2) District level newt licence from previous application S/RES/22/1736 - Reserved matters application (following outline planning permission S/OUT/19/0582) for the layout, scal
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-08-02
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- 27 Popplechurch Drive Covingham Swindon SN3 5DE
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 7.00m (from original rear wall), 3.60m (maximum height) and 2.15m (height to eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Covingham in Wiltshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Covingham a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Covingham 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 Covingham

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Covingham. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Covingham.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Covingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Covingham were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (7), amendments (4).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

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