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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 dates6,325Searchable applications
257Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,828 approved or refused records
508Refused applications
4,320 approved · 508 refused · 270 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 RefusedS/COND/24/1384
Discharge of Conditions (2) Window detailing from previous application S/24/0964 - Erection of a single storey rear extension, rear store, enclosure of existing rear store, changes to the shopfront fenestration and retention of the plinth. (Retrospective).
28 High Street Old Town Swindon SN1 3EP
Received 29 Nov 2024 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/24/1385
Discharge of Conditions (3) External Materials (10) Service Meter Boxes from previous application S/19/0415 - Conversion of Maxwell Old School into 18no. apartments, including a three storey extension and demolition of the prefabricated metal building and associated works.
Old School Maxwell Street Swindon SN1 5DR
Received 29 Nov 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1386
Erection of first floor rear extension.
6 Westbrook Road Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1PA
Received 29 Nov 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1387
Erection of single storey rear and 2 storey side extension.
6 Kenilworth Lawns Lawn Swindon SN3 1LF
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LDP/24/1388
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for Change of Use from Use Class C3a (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C2 (children's care home).
132 Southbrook Street Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1HH
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Application RefusedS/HOU/24/1390
Erection of a single storey rear extension and front dormer window.
59 Bridge End Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4PD
Received 27 Nov 2024 - Application GrantedS/ADV/24/1391
Replacement of existing Totem Sign.
Land At Laines Way Swindon
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1392
Erection of single storey rear extension, front dormer window, garage conversion, loft conversion and front porch.
229 Whitworth Road Swindon SN25 3BX
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1393
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Pear Tree Cottage 8 Queens Road Hannington Swindon SN6 7RP
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LBC/24/1394
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Pear Tree Cottage 8 Queens Road Hannington Swindon SN6 7RP
Received 2 Dec 2024 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/24/1396
Discharge of Condition (3) Proposed Works from previous application S/LBC/24/0936 - Collection of samples to analyse the extent of the reinforced concrete frame.
The Oasis Leisure Centre Hawksworth Way Swindon SN2 1EP
Received 2 Dec 2024 - DecidedS/TC/24/1397
Prior Approval Notification for the installation of a 20m monopole with wrap around cabinet supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. 300mm transmission dishes, 3no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development.
Grass Verge On Junction For Ganton Way And Bramble Road Techno Trading Estate Swindon SN2 8EZ
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1398
Erection of single storey rear extension with associated works.
31 Hythe Road Old Town Swindon SN1 3NY
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1399
Change of use from Residential (Class C3) to 11 no. Bedroom 11no.persons House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis).
2A Ferndale Road Swindon
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application RefusedS/LDP/24/1400
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the removal of a retaining garden wall to create vehicle access.
2 Church Row Hinton Parva Swindon SN4 0DN
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LDP/24/1401
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
1 Jupiter Close Swindon Swindon SN26 8AH
Received 3 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/ADV/24/1402
Display of 4 non illuminated panels and 1 totem.
Unit M, Unit 1 Cheney Manor Industrial Estate Cheney Manor Swindon
Received 4 Dec 2024 - DecidedS/EIA/24/1403
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for the proposed development for 75 dwellings.
Foxbridge Village (Foxbridge North) Wanborough Road Swindon
Received 4 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1404
Conversion of garage into living accommodation (ancillary and/or incidental to main dwelling).
5 Chancellor Close Grange Park Swindon SN5 6HH
Received 5 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1405
Works to tree within Conservation Area.
GWR Park Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5DJ
Received 4 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1406
Erection of a two storey side extension.
44 Beckhampton Street Swindon SN1 2JY
Received 4 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1407
Works to tree within Conservation Area.
Durston 18 Belmont Crescent Old Town Swindon SN1 4EY
Received 4 Dec 2024 - Minor Amendment ApprovedS/AMEND/24/1408
Non-material amendment to previous permission S/24/0848 regarding installation of plant and associated works on the roof.
The Great Western Hospital Marlborough Road Swindon SN3 6BB
Received 5 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1409
Works to tree within Conservation Area.
Century House Nell Hill Hannington Swindon SN6 7RS
Received 4 Dec 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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