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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 dates6,622Searchable applications
257Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,043 approved or refused records
532Refused applications
4,511 approved · 532 refused · 287 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Sept 1981 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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
- Conditions DischargedS/COND/24/1435
Discharge of Conditions (4) Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan, (5) Archaeological Assessment from previous application S/24/0602 - Installation of an alternative 33kV underground grid connection and associated works in relation to the consented Corner Copse Solar Farm.
Land Near To Stanton Fitzwarren Corner Copse Solar Park Swindon
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1436
Works to tree within Conservation Area.
Westlecot Manor Mill Lane Swindon SN1 4HF
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1437
Erection of front porch.
27 Cloverlands Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 1RW
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1438
Erection of a single storey rear extension and first floor side extension.
4 Tealsbrook Covingham Swindon SN3 5AU
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1439
Erection of replacement detached garage.
123 Bath Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4AX
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LBC/24/1440
Installation of 1 No traditional timber beam, 4 No traditional timber goal posts supported on resin anchors, new timber joists between existing joists; infilling of existing redundant doorway opening with reclaimed bricks and traditional bonding material; and undertake associated remedial works to strengthen existing timber floor.
35 High Street Highworth Swindon SN6 7AQ
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/24/1441
Discharge of Condition (11) Management & Maintenance from previous application S/OUT/20/0724 - Outline application for the erection of up to 45no. dwellings and associated works - Access not reserved.
Land To East Of Swindon Road And South Of Redlands Close Highworth Swindon
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1442
Change of use of single dwelling to create 2 no. flats, proposed decking and panel surrounds, proposed external staircase and proposed conversion of garage.
31 Hunt Street Old Town Swindon SN1 3HW
Received 12 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1443
Erection of a single storey rear and two storey side extension and a porch.
103 Northern Road Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1PW
Received 11 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1444
Works to tree within Conservation Area.
Juno Gardens Highworth Swindon SN6 7FP
Received 11 Dec 2024 - DecidedS/COND/24/1445
Partial Discharge of Condition (38) Archaeology from previous application S/OUT/13/1555- Outline Planning Permission, for a sustainable urban extension to the east of Swindon and north of the A420 of up to 2,380 dwellings together with a mixed use local centres/areas (including A1 retail up to 1,500 sq metres, services (A2), restaurants, pubs and takeaways (A3, A4, A5), business uses (B1) up to 1,000 sq metres, residential); community uses (D1); sheltered and/or care accommodation (C2/C3); two primary schools; green infrastructure including formal (including playing fields) and informal open space, landscape, biodiversity and amenity space; play space (including NEAPS/LEAPS/MUGAS); changing and sports facilities (including D2) and ancillary retail uses; sustainable drainage systems; highway, cycle and pedestrian routes; car parking; infrastructure (including utilities); engineering works including ground remodelling; demolition, site reclamation and removal of structures; the formation of new accesses from the A420, Old Vicarage Lane and Thornhill Road.
Land North Of A420 Eastern Villages Swindon
Received 12 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/TWC/24/1446
Works to Tree within Conservation Area.
Pinford The Forty Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PQ
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1447
Renovation works to existing Stable Cottage.
Manor Farm West End Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LBC/24/1448
Renovation works to existing Stable Cottage.
Manor Farm West End Lane Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1449
Erection of an electrical vehicle teaching workshop with associated landscaping, access arrangements and infrastructure.
Swindon College North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1DY
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Minor Amendment ApprovedS/AMEND/24/1450
Non Material Amendment from previous application (S/21/1032) relating to field drainage and lighting scheme.
South Marston Ce Primary School Old Vicarage Lane South Marston Swindon SN3 4SH
Received 12 Dec 2024 - DecidedS/COND/24/1451
Dis Charge of Conditions (3) archaeology (4) Construction Management Plan (6&7) drainage (9) landscaping from previous application S/21/1032-Erection of a single storey school building (Class D1), vehicular access, staff parking, school drop off area and associated hard and soft landscaping works, including diversion of public footpaths.
South Marston Ce Primary School Old Vicarage Lane South Marston Swindon SN3 4SH
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Application WithdrawnS/24/1453
Erection of 1no timber cabin for children's nursery use (Class E) and associated works.
Bridge House Thames Street Lechlade GL7 3AG
Received 9 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1454
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions.
15 Canterbury Close Lawn Swindon SN3 1HU
Received 13 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/HOU/24/1455
Conversion of an existing attached garage to include a bedroom and small cloak room/utility area
15 Titchfield Close Grange Park Swindon SN5 6HS
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1456
Conversion of roof including the provision of new fenestration to form 8 flats.
Coachbuilders House Stratton Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/24/1457
Erection of Physical Operational Structures for Approved Drive-Thru.
Greenbridge Retail And Leisure Park Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/ADV/24/1458
Display of various illuminated signage.
Greenbridge Retail And Leisure Park Garrard Way Stratton St Margaret Swindon
Received 16 Dec 2024 - Application GrantedS/LDP/24/1459
Certificate of Lawful development (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
7 Cumberland Road Old Walcot Swindon SN3 1AA
Received 13 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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