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Planning in Swindon

Approved
84%
97 of 111 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Swindon

Postcode districts

SN3 246 applications in the last 12 monthsSN1 299 applications in the last 12 monthsSN2 174 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 Swindon

Swindon, located in Wiltshire, England, is the largest settlement in the county, with a population of 224,942 as of the 2021 census. Positioned on the M4 corridor, it is 84 miles west of London and 36 miles east of Bristol, making it a strategic hub for connectivity. Surrounded by the scenic Cotswolds to the north and North Wessex Downs to the south, Swindon serves as the centre of the Swindon unitary authority, offering diverse opportunities for planning and development.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swindon 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 Swindon, 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, 140 planning applications were submitted near Swindon. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (57), discharge of conditions (12), advertising consent (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Swindon?
In the last 24 months, 140 planning applications were submitted near Swindon. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Swindon?
The average planning decision time near Swindon is 51 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 Swindon?
The planning approval rate near Swindon is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Swindon?
The most common type of planning application near Swindon is full planning applications, with 57 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Swindon?
You can search and track planning applications near Swindon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.