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Planning in Old Town

Approved
84%
163 of 177 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Town in the last 24 months, from Swindon Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Swindon Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Old Town

Postcode districts

SN1 299 applications in the last 12 monthsSN3 246 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Swindon Borough Council

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About Old Town

Old Town is a settlement located in Wiltshire, England.

Property prices in Old Town show an average sale price of £289,998, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Old Town has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Town 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Town, 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, 261 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (78), tree works (32), outline applications (16). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Town?
In the last 24 months, 261 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Town?
The average planning decision time near Old Town is 50 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 Old Town?
The planning approval rate near Old Town is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Town?
The most common type of planning application near Old Town is full planning applications, with 78 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Town?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.