Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stratton St Margaret, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stratton St Margaret are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stratton St Margaret
Stratton St Margaret is a civil parish located in the Borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, encompassing the north-eastern suburbs of Swindon. The area includes Stratton St Margaret, along with Upper Stratton, Lower Stratton, and Kingsdown, making it a key region for planning applications and development opportunities within Swindon.
Population: 21,005 (2021)
District: Swindon
Website: http://www.strattonstmargaret.gov.uk
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon North
- LSOA: Swindon 009F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stratton St Margaret.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stratton St Margaret.
- 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 Stratton St Margaret based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Stratton St Margaret.
- S/PHOU/26/0791 · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 20 Wynndale Close Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4UZ
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.00m (from original rear wall), 3.58m (maximum height) and 2.58m (height to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 20 Wynndale Close Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4UZ
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 4.00m (from original rear wall), 3.58m (maximum height) and 2.58m (height to eaves).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - S/HOU/26/0756 · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 6 Belmont Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4QN
Single storey rear garden room to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 6 Belmont Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4QN
Single storey rear garden room to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - S/HOU/26/0617 · Received: Thu 14 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 14 May 2026 - 2 Retingham Way Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4UF
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-14 - S/HOU/26/0605 · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 1 Briery Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PA
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 20 Church Street Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4NB
Works to Trees within Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 13 Sheerwold Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4XW
Erection of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 27 Ermin Street Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4RH
Proposed new access, erection of a detached garage and home office and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 52 Barrowby Gate Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4UH
Erection of 2 storey rear extension, garage conversion and front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 18 Rainer Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4YA
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 7 Baron Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4XQ
Retrospective application for the change of use of a C3 residential dwelling to sui generis short stay serviced accommodation for multiple occupants. No external changes required.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Former Car Park Of 10 Swindon Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PZ
Erection of 4No. flats and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 7 Barrowby Mews Swindon SN3 4HL
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 18 Rainer Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4YA
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) erection of single storey rear extension - materials to match existing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 79 Gifford Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4XR
Erection of single storey rear extension with render finish and insertion of new door and window to ground floor side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 8 Briery Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PA
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)for erection of outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - O/S No 1C Ermin Street Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4RH
Proposed Double-sided digital Bus Shelter advertising displays to replace existing Double-sided Internally Illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays. Proposed Digital displays to portray st
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Fir Tree Lodge 17 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL
Change of use from Guest House / Hotel (Class C1) to an 11 bedroom House in Multiple Occupancy, and conversion of rear detached bedroom block to a self-contained dwelling (Class C3).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 36 Wildern Square Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4RG
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 5.00m (from original rear wall), 2.95m (maximum height) and 2.40m (height to eaves).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-06-25
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A brief summary of Stratton St Margaret in Wiltshire
Stratton St Margaret is a civil parish located in the Borough of Swindon, Wiltshire, encompassing the north-eastern suburbs of Swindon. The area includes Stratton St Margaret, along with Upper Stratton, Lower Stratton, and Kingsdown, making it a key region for planning applications and development opportunities within Swindon. The settlement has a population of approximately 21,005 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Swindon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stratton St Margaret a particularly low-crime area.
Stratton St Margaret has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stratton St Margaret (Kingsdown), Stratton St Margaret (Lower Stratton). Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stratton St Margaret includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stratton St Margaret planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.strattonstmargaret.gov.uk. 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 Stratton St Margaret
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Stratton St Margaret. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Stratton St Margaret.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stratton St Margaret were full planning applications (24), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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