Search Okus planning applications
43 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Okus · updated daily · Swindon Borough Council
- 19 Prospect Place Old Town Swindon SN1 3LQAwaiting decisionWorks to Trees Within a Conservation Area.Received 10 Nov 2026S/TWC/26/1393
- 3 Wichelstok Close Old Town Swindon SN1 4ESAwaiting decisionWorks to Tree Within a Conservation Area.Received 9 Nov 2026S/TWC/26/1381
- Land Off Morse Street Swindon SN1 5QRAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 4 (Landscaping), 9 (Cycle Parking), 10 (Construction Management Plan), 11 (Stopping Up), 15 (Drainage), 16 (Contamination) and 18 (External Lighting) and informative 7 (Statutory BNG) from previous application S/26/0723.Received 5 Nov 2026S/COND/26/1373
- The Sands Penfold Gardens Old Town Swindon SN1 4ELAwaiting decisionWorks to trees within a Conservation Area.Received 3 Nov 2026S/TWC/26/1359
- 27 Curtis Street Swindon SN1 5JUAwaiting decisionPrior Approval application for Change of Use from Commercial (Class E) to Residential (Class C3) under the provisions of Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).Received 2 Nov 2026S/PO2R/26/1355
Planning in Okus
- Approved
- 85%
- 121 of 132 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Okus in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Okus
Postcode districts
SN1 301 applications in the last 12 monthsSN5 158 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 Okus
Okus is a suburb located to the south of Swindon in Wiltshire, UK. Notably, it hosts the Commonweal School, a secondary school that has achieved academy status, making it a key educational institution in the area. This suburb's proximity to the town centre makes it a relevant location for anyone considering planning applications or developments in Swindon.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Okus 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 (May 2026). This makes Okus a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Okus has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Okus 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 Okus, 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, 195 planning applications were submitted near Okus. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (47), tree works (30), outline applications (13).