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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 dates6,674Searchable applications
257Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 5,085 approved or refused records
537Refused applications
4,548 approved · 537 refused · 290 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
- Application GrantedS/25/0436
Change of use from 6 no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation to 7 no. bedroom House in Multiple Occupation with a part single, part two storey rear extension.
101 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5DH
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application PermittedS/RES/25/0437
A reserved matters application (access, appearance, layout, scale and landscaping) for 107 dwellings and associated infrastructure - Reserved Matters from previous outline permission S/OUT/13/1555.
Land At Parcels R3-R5 Land North Of A420 New Eastern Villages South Marston Swindon
Received 31 Mar 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0438
Discharge of Conditions (9) Masonry Works (10) Rainwater Goods (11) External Features (12) Joinery Finishes (13) Windows/Doors from previous application S/24/0721 - Change of Use of Existing Units 10B, 12B, 13B and 14B to flexible use for higher education facilities (Use Class F), offices (Use Class E(g)(i) or Research and Development (Use Class E(g) (ii), installation of a mezzanine floor in Unit 10B, new drainage connections within Unit 8B, roof repairs, new external doors and fa�ade glazing, provision of cycle and motorcycle parking, landscaping and other associated internal and external works.
Units 8b, 10b, 12b, 13b, And 14B West Shed Carriage Works London Street Swindon SN1 5DG
Received 28 Mar 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0440
Discharge of Conditions (3) Masonry Works (4) Rainwater Goods (5) External Finishes (6) Joinery Finishes (7) Installation of Windows/Doors from previous application S/LBC/24/0720 - Change of Use of Existing Units 10B, 12B, 13B and 14B to flexible use for higher education facilities (Use Class F), offices (Use Class E(g)(i) or Research and Development (Use Class E(g) (ii), installation of a mezzanine floor in Unit 10B, new drainage connections within Unit 8B, roof repairs, new external doors and fa�ade glazing, provision of cycle and motorcycle parking, landscaping and other associated internal and external works.
Units 8b, 10b, 12b, 13b, And 14B West Shed Carriage Works London Street Swindon SN1 5DG
Received 28 Mar 2025 - Application GrantedS/TWC/25/0441
Works to Trees within Conservation area.
3 Slipper Lane Chiseldon Swindon SN4 0LL
Received 1 Apr 2025 - Application RefusedS/HOU/25/0442
Erection of single storey rear and side extension, loft conversion,additional front/rear windows including rear dormer window.
46 Wheatcroft Way Swindon Swindon SN1 2RA
Received 1 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/HOU/25/0443
Erection of two storey side/rear extension.
5 Swanbrook Covingham Swindon SN3 5AJ
Received 2 Apr 2025 - DecidedS/COND/25/0444
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Slab Levels), 4 (Construction Management Plan), 5 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), 6 (Surface Water Drainage Maintenance Scheme), 8 (Hard & Soft Landscaping) and 15 (Internal Noise Levels) from previous application S/23/1411 - Erection of a two-storey building for 4no. 2-bed flats (Use Class C3) and associated site works
Car Park Rear 174 Victoria Road Old Town Swindon
Received 1 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/LDP/25/0445
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.
3 Oakapple Close Wanborough Swindon SN4 0EW
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/LBC/25/0446
Internal works to remove damaged and spalled plaster and replacement with lime plaster.
The Malt House The Street Castle Eaton Swindon SN6 6JZ
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/PIP/25/0447
Application for Permission in Principle for the erection of 1 no. dwelling.
Land At 171 Cheney Manor Road Swindon SN2 2NY
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/TWC/25/0448
Works to tree within Conservation area.
9 Magdalen Road Wanborough Swindon SN4 0BL
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application RefusedS/25/0449
Erection of a single storey dwelling and creation of associated access
Land To The Rear Of 30-42 Wiltshire Avenue Swindon
Received 3 Apr 2025 - DecidedS/COND/25/0450
Discharge of Conditions (11) LEAMP (13) Tree Protection (22) Car Parking Standards (42) Surface Water Drainage (44) Contamination (52) Commercial Ventilation (53) Slab Levels (54) Materials (56) Street Lighting & Furniture (62) Refuse Storage 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 At Parcels R8 And R9 (East And West Of Old Vicarage Lane) New Eastern Villages, South Marston Land North Of A420
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0451
Discharge of Conditions (7) Phasing plan (9) Noise mitigation measure details (11) FLEAMP (38) Surface Water Drainage Scheme from previous application S/OUT/20/0533 - Outline application for the erection of up to 220 no. dwellings, commercial facilities up to 300 sq.m. (Use Classes A1/ A2/A3/A4/A5/ B1 & D1) and 2.2 ha land for a primary school with associated parking, landscaping, drainage and heritage trail; access to Southern Connector Road not reserved.
Land At Foxbridge Village North Wanborough Road Swindon
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0452
Discharge of Condition (44) External Materials from previous application S/RES/24/0802 - Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to condition 2 (layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping), condition 4 (statement of compliance), condition 11 (area dimensions), condition 23 (LEAMP), condition 30 (landscaping), condition 34 (wildlife, bird and bat boxes), condition 49 (car and motorbike parking), condition 50 (cycle and e-bike parking) and condition 51 (movement strategy) following the grant of Hybrid planning permission ref. S/OUT/22/0284/JABU - Erection of a warehouse building for Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses, ancillary office accommodation, parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure at Unit 4.
Unit 4 Panattoni Park Highworth Road Swindon
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0453
Discharge of Condition (44) External Materials from previous application S/RES/24/0751 - Application for the approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to condition 2 (layout, scale, appearance, access and landscaping), condition 4 (statement of compliance), condition 11 (area dimensions), condition 23 (LEAMP), condition 30 (landscaping), condition 34 (wildlife, bird and bat boxes), condition 49 (car and motorbike parking), condition 50 (cycle and e-bike parking) and condition 51 (movement strategy) following the grant of Hybrid planning permission ref. S/OUT/22/0284/JABU; Erection of a warehouse building for Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses, ancillary office accommodation, parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure at Unit 1.
Unit 1 Panattoni Park Swindon SN3 4AL
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Conditions DischargedS/COND/25/0454
Discharge of Condition (44) External Materials from previous application S/RES/24/0868 - Approval of Reserved Matters pursuant to condition 2 (layout, scale, appearance, landscaping), condition 4 (statement of compliance), condition 11 (area dimensions), condition 20 (acoustic mitigation), condition 21 (operational noise), condition 23 (LEAMP), condition 30 (landscaping), condition 34 (wildlife, bird and bat boxes), condition 49 (car and motorbike parking), condition 50 (cycle and e-bike parking) and condition 51(movement strategy) following the grant of Hybrid planning permission ref. S/OUT/22/0284 - Erection of a warehouse building for Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) uses, ancillary office accommodation, parking, landscaping, drainage and associated infrastructure at Unit 3.
Unit 3 Panattoni Park Highworth Road Swindon
Received 3 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/25/0455
Insertion of new windows, doors and alterations to existing.
Focal Point 27 - 35 Fleet Street Swindon SN1 1RQ
Received 4 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/HOU/25/0456
Erection of new double garage/store to front.
St Heliers Thornhill Road South Marston Swindon SN3 4RY
Received 4 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/LDP/25/0457
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
22 Farrier Street Blunsdon Swindon Swindon SN26 7DD
Received 4 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/LDP/25/0458
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the installation of 5x new windows in a wing of the medical centre.
Hawthorn Medical Centre May Close Gorse Hill Swindon SN2 1UU
Received 7 Apr 2025 - Vendor Consent IssuedS/VENDOR/25/0459
Retrospective Vendor consent for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
28 Sams Lane Blunsdon Swindon SN26 7AY
Received 2 Apr 2025 - Application GrantedS/TWC/25/0463
Works to tree within Conservation area.
Sevenhampton House Sevenhampton Lane Sevenhampton Swindon SN6 7QA
Received 7 Apr 2025
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