Search Dorcan planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Dorcan · updated daily · Swindon Borough Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 44 Bullfinch Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5HPAwaiting decisionDemolition and rebuild of conservatory due to structural damageReceived 12 Oct 2026S/HOU/26/1261
- Unit 8 Ignition Park Swindon Swindon SN3 5FBApprovedSiting of 2no. storage containers for display of batteries to visiting members of the public, incidental to the main use of the site.Received 5 Aug 2026Decided 1 Oct 2026S/26/0944
- Land At Foxbridge Village New Eastern Villages Wanborough Road Wanborough SwindonAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment from previous application S/OUT/20/0160 relating to condition wording 24 and 28.Received 2 Jul 2026S/AMEND/26/0775
- 14 Lapwing Close Covingham Swindon SN3 5EBAwaiting decisionErection of Proposed single storey rear extension.Householder planning applicationReceived 4 Jun 2026S/HOU/26/0717
- 3 Poltondale Covingham Swindon SN3 5BNApprovedErection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable space. (Variation of condition 2 from planning permission S/HOU/24/0113).Received 20 May 2026Decided 15 Jul 2026S/HOU/26/0501
Planning in Dorcan
- Approved
- 96%
- 25 of 26 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Dorcan in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Dorcan
Postcode districts
SN3 243 applications in the last 12 monthsSN4 305 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Swindon Borough Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Dorcan area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Dorcan a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Dorcan 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Dorcan, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Dorcan. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (4), amendments (4). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.