How long do planning decisions take near Dorcan?

The average planning decision time near Dorcan is 67 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 Dorcan?

The planning approval rate near Dorcan is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dorcan?

The most common type of planning application near Dorcan is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dorcan?

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Dorcan, Wiltshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dorcan, Wiltshire.

Wiltshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Dorcan are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Dorcan

Dorcan is a residential area situated in the eastern part of Swindon, Wiltshire, England, conveniently located near the A419. Its strategic position makes it an important locality for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments within the growing town.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £289,998 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Swindon
Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
LSOA: Swindon 025G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dorcan.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dorcan based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

16 planning applications found near Dorcan.

S/HOU/26/0717 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 14 Lapwing Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5EB
Erection of Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-04
- 14 Lapwing Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5EB
Erection of Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-04
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S/LDP/26/0576 · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 07 May 2026 - 7 Nuthatch Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5LB
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for garage conversion and porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-07
- 7 Nuthatch Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5LB
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for garage conversion and porch extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-07
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- Land At Foxbridge Village South New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough Swindon
Discharge of Condition (18) Clean Water Infrastructure from previous application S/OUT/20/0160.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land At Foxbridge Village South New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough Swindon
Discharge of Condition (17) Waste Water from previous application S/OUT/20/0160.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land At Foxbridge Village South New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough Swindon
Discharge of Condition (43) Archaeological Mitigation Strategy from previous application S/OUT/20/0160.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Land At Foxbridge Village North Wanborough Road Swindon
Non-Material Amendment from previous application S/OUT/20/0533 relating to an adjustment of wording to Conditions 4, 6 and 20.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-21
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- Land At Foxbridge Village North Wanborough Road Swindon
Discharge of Conditions (10) Wheelchair Accessible Housing (27) Street Lighting and Utility Provision (28) Refuse Storage and Collection from previous application S/OUT/20/0533 - Outline application f
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-26
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- Land At Foxbridge Village New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough Swindon
Discharge of Conditions (40) Tree and hedgerow retention & removal (41) Temporary Protective Fences from previous application S/OUT/20/0160 - Outline application for mixed use development comprising u
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Land At Foxbridge Village North Wanborough Road Swindon
Discharge of Condition (8) design code from previous application S/OUT/20/0533 - Outline application for the erection of up to 220 no. dwellings, commercial facilities up to 300 sq.m. (Use Classes A1/
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-12
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- Land At Foxbridge Village North Wanborough Road Swindon
Non Material Amendment from previous application (S/OUT/20/0533) relating to conditions 11,12 and 38 of outline permission to adjust their wording and timing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-03-26
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- Foxbridge North Wanborough Road Swindon
Environmental Impact Assessment Scoping Opinion for Proposed development of land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-21
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- Land At Foxbridge Village New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough Swindon
Discharge of Conditions (11) Waste audit (48) Site investigation from previous application S/OUT/20/0160 - Outline application for mixed use development comprising up to 320 dwellings and a mixed use
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-02-17
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- Land At Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5HQ
Continued siting of a hot food vending van (Variation of Condition 3 from Planning application S/22/1001 - relating to opening hours).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-10-30
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- The Fraser Centre Area 5 Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5HS
Discharge of conditions 6 (Bicycle Storage), 9 (Dust Action Plan), 11 (Noise Impact Assessment), 13 (Landscaping), 14 (Arboricultural Method Statement) (parts 1 - 4 discharged previously) from previou
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Dorcan in Wiltshire

Property prices in Dorcan show an average sale price of £289,998, 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 Dorcan a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Dorcan

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Dorcan. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Dorcan.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Dorcan slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Dorcan were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (5), amendments (4).

In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 20 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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