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Swindon Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Swindon Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates6,195Searchable applications
257Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,729 approved or refused records
501Refused applications
4,228 approved · 501 refused · 264 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Sept 1981 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and Building ControlLocal plan Local plan and planning policyPre-application advice Apply for planning permissionConservation areas Conservation areasArticle 4 directions Bishopstone article 4 direction
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas28 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Application GrantedS/24/0643
Retention of residential use (flat C3) of first and second floors and minor internal alterations.
124 Manchester Road Swindon SN1 2AF
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Minor Amendment ApprovedS/AMEND/24/0644
Non material amendment to previously approved application (S/RES/22/1681) relating to change of materials.
Land At Shrivenham Road Highworth Swindon
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedS/24/0645
Renovation works to existing Stable Cottage - Re-configuration of internal layout and replacement of modern fit out.
Manor Farm West End Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT
Received 5 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedS/LBC/24/0646
Renovation works to existing Stable Cottage - Re-configuration of internal layout and replacement of modern fit out.
Manor Farm West End Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT
Received 6 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedS/24/0647
Change of use of 1no dwelling into 2no flats.
54 Elmina Road Swindon SN1 2BG
Received 7 Jun 2024 - EIA Screening OpinionS/EIA/24/0648
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for the proposed installation of 1no. wind turbine.
Unit 2 Laines Way Swindon Swindon SN3 4DB
Received 3 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/0649
Continued use of highway as outside seating area.
32 The Parade Swindon SN1 1BA
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/0650
Change of use from 1no dwelling to 2no flats.
5 Bridge End Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PD
Received 7 Jun 2024 - DecidedS/PHOU/24/0651
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 8.0m (from existing rear wall), 4.0m (maximum height) and 2.15m (height to eaves).
The Conifers Markham Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 9JT
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Application WithdrawnS/HOU/24/0652
Replacement of existing window with single door and sidelight.
Hampton Cottage 8 Hampton Lane Hampton Swindon SN6 7RL
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedS/LBC/24/0653
Replacement of existing window with single door and sidelight.
Hampton Cottage 8 Hampton Lane Hampton Swindon SN6 7RL
Received 10 Jun 2024 - DecidedS/COND/24/0654
Discharge of condition 5 (Internal Features) from previous application S/LBC/22/1397 for the demolition of a section of rear roof and extension to accommodate first floor plant, part replacement of existing roof and glazed lantern over changing rooms, reconfiguration of internal layouts, enclosure of existing alleyway to accommodate new changing room block and toilet block, removal of all plant, equipment and internal partitions within the former Washing Baths Hall, and external and internal restoration works and repairs throughout.
Health Hydro Milton Road Swindon SN1 5JD
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/LBC/24/0655
Repair & restoration works to entrance.
The Lawns Public Open Space High Street Old Town Swindon
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/TPO/24/0656
Works to tress within BOS TPO (No. 2) 1976.
35 Osterley Road Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 1UN
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/0658
Erection of single storey rear and side extension.
36 Kellsboro Avenue Wroughton Swindon SN4 9HT
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Minor Amendment ApprovedS/AMEND/24/0659
Non-material amendment to previously approved application S/23/0201 relating to foundations.Public Right of Way Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, Archaeological Mitigation and Overall Cable Route.
Land Near To Stanton Fitzwarren Swindon
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/0660
Erection of two storey side and rear extension.
5 Bradley Road Upper Stratton Swindon SN2 7QB
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/0661
Construction of raised driveway with retaining walls (retrospective).
10 Wessex Way Highworth Swindon SN6 7NT
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/0662
Erection of 3 no. cat lodges with associated pathway.
Land At 1 Nightingale Farm Cottage Broome Manor Lane Broome Manor Swindon SN3 1NA
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/LDP/24/0663
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the erection of 1no. dwelling and associated works (substitution of render with a facing brick on the front gable wall).
4 Ilett Crescent Tadpole Garden Village Swindon Swindon SN25 2WG
Received 10 Jun 2024 - Application RefusedS/24/0664
Change of use from dance studio (Sui Generis) and erection of additional storey to form 6no. flats (Class C3).
Prospect Court 60 Prospect Place Old Town Swindon SN1 3LJ
Received 7 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/0666
Works to trees in a conservation area.
9 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB
Received 11 Jun 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/0667
Construction of 1no service bridge to B20 and extension to B31 for compressor house.
Bmw Plant Swindon Bridge End Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PE
Received 11 Jun 2024 - DecidedS/PHOU/24/0668
Prior Approval Notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension measuring 6.00m (from existing rear wall), 3.10m (maximum height) and 2.60m (height to eaves).
30 Sunningdale Road Swindon SN25 3AX
Received 11 Jun 2024
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Swindon Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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