Swindon, Wiltshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swindon, Wiltshire.
Wiltshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Swindon are administered by Swindon Borough Council. View the full Swindon Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Swindon
- Parliamentary constituency: Swindon South
- LSOA: Swindon 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swindon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swindon.
- 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 Swindon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
89 planning applications found near Swindon.
- S/26/0846 · Received: Fri 03 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Spectrol Building, Unit 1 Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HY
Extension to southern end of building and change of use of part of existing building from B2 (industrial) for use as B8 (storage and distribution) will ancillary office space.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Spectrol Building, Unit 1 Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 3HY
Extension to southern end of building and change of use of part of existing building from B2 (industrial) for use as B8 (storage and distribution) will ancillary office space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 196 Shrivenham Road Swindon SN1 2NT
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - S/HOU/26/0596 · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 196 Shrivenham Road Swindon SN1 2NT
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 2 Dalton Close Walcot Swindon SN3 3HD
Erection of proposed single storey rear/side extension & front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Coachbuilders House Stratton Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN1 2SH
Conversion of roof including the provision of new fenestration to form 8 flats. (Variation of Conditions 2 and 4. Removal of Conditions 3, 5 and 6).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Qnap UK Limited (Unit 2) Drakes Meadow Swindon SN3 3LL
Part change of use from office to storage including delivery gate and canopy with internal alterations and installation of PV panels on roof - Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) from previous permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 23 Wills Avenue Marshgate Swindon SN1 2PZ
Erection of a first-floor rear extension over the existing ground floor, and the erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land At Drakes Meadow Greenbridge Industrial Estate Swindon
Partial Discharge of Conditions (Phase 2) (4) Soil Gas Remediation Scheme (5) Surface Water Drainage Scheme (7) Construction Management Plan (18) Tree Protection from previous application S/25/0637.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land At Drakes Meadow Greenbridge Industrial Estate Swindon
Partial Discharge of Conditions (Phase 2) (3) External Materials (16) Bird Boxes from previous application S/25/0637.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - County Ground Football Stadium County Road Swindon SN1 2ED
Retrospective permission for electronic advertisement board.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - County Ground Football Stadium County Road Swindon SN1 2ED
Electronic advertisement board only used on match days/events at the County Ground.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land At Drakes Meadow Greenbridge Industrial Estate Swindon
Discharge of Condition (18) Temporary Protective Fences from previous application S/25/0637.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Swindon | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - O/S 134 Drakes Way Swindon SN3 3EH
Proposed Single digital Bus Shelter advertising display facing the inside of the Shelter with an internally illuminated 6-sheet advertising poster on the reverse, to replace existing Double-sided Inte
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Unit 7 Drakes Meadow Greenbridge Inustrial Estate Swindon SN3 3LL
Sign 1: Illuminated Fascia Sign 2: Freestanding Illuminated Totem.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 6 Dalton Close Walcot Swindon SN3 3HD
Erection of single storey home office, out building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - St Josephs Catholic College Ocotal Way Swindon SN3 3LR
Non Material Amendment from previous application - S/24/1360 regarding moving temporary building location on site 1.35m North East further from approved location and existing school building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - S/COND/25/0675 - St Josephs Catholic College Ocotal Way Swindon SN3 3LR
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscaping) of application S/24/1360 - Erection of a detached single-storey temporary building including facilities for a classroom, an office, store, disabled toilet and ki
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - St Josephs Catholic College Ocotal Way Swindon SN3 3LR
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscaping) of application S/24/1360 - Erection of a detached single-storey temporary building including facilities for a classroom, an office, store, disabled toilet and ki
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-29
View full details - - 6 Dalton Close Walcot Swindon SN3 3HD
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Swindon | Date: 2025-05-06
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A brief summary of Swindon in Wiltshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swindon a particularly low-crime area.
Swindon has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Swindon Old Town, Swindon Prospect Place, 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Swindon
In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Swindon. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Swindon maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swindon were full planning applications (62), discharge of conditions (15), advertising consent (10). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 98 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 62 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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