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Land at Junction 16 (M4), Swindon
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Land at Junction 16 (M4), Swindon
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Outline application (with Access to be determined) for development of a new Motorway Rest Area (MRA) to provide up to 241 car parking spaces; up to 63 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) parking spaces; coach and caravan parking; amenity building; fuel filling station; new roundabout access from B4005; and associated landscaping, infrastructure and ancillary works.
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Sign in to view collected details| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 4Superseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| EA Response - 139620Consultee Response · PDF | 22 Jan 2026 | View |
| Parameters PlanSuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Wiltshire Council Noise and Planning Technical Guidance V.1Consultee Response · PDF | 10 Mar 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 1Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| 23 09142 Aug 24 Response | 26 Aug 2024 | View |
| PL202309142 Junction 16 Swindon Services (1)Consultee Response · PDF | 19 Jan 2026 | View |
| Existing Site PlanPlan · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| List of Neighbours NotifiedConsultation List · PDF | 1 Nov 2023 | View |
| Parameters PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Illustrative MasterplanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| PL 2023 09142 Drainage_Response_v3.0 · PDF | 9 Dec 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 1Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| 2024-11-27 PL_2023_09142 National HIghways planning response_updateConsultee Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2024 | View |
| Location Plan - Survey - PondsAdditional · PDF | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| Site Location PlanPlan · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (Illustrative)Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric 4.0 Calculation ToolRevised Plans/Documents | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Natural England Licensing CertificateAdditional · PDF | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| Schedule of Application Drawings and Documents 7 Nov 2025Additional · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| Email from Case Officer to J LewisCorrespondence · PDF | 9 Feb 2026 | View |
| Section 106Legal Agreement · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Environment Statement - Non Technical SummarySuperseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| OUT PL 2023 09142_ Drainage Response_v2.0 · PDF | 18 Oct 2024 | View |
| Annex A to standard letters - Oct 2024Additional · PDF | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| WCSRVRPS01_CMPG-2XN01522_0937_001_RedactedRepresentations · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 2024-05-28 PL_2023_09142 National HIghways planning response_updateConsultee Response · PDF | 29 May 2024 | View |
| Parameters PlanSuperseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| PL-2023-09142_LandAtJunction16(M4)_SwindonConsultee Response · PDF | 24 Nov 2023 | View |
| WCSRVRPS01_CMPG-2XN01519_2106_001Representations · PDF | 27 Nov 2023 | View |
| 23 09142 Response | 25 Jan 2024 | View |
| 490192 PL_2023_0914 NE ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Ecology Parameter Plan.Superseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Reference application - PL-2023-09142 Land at Junction 16 M4Representations · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Minerals Resource Safeguarding AssessmentStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Called in to Planning CommitteeCall In · PDF | 26 Nov 2023 | View |
| Schedule of Planning UpdateRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| 23 09142 Dec 24 Response | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| Exterior Lighting Survey Design and Calculation ReportStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| WCSRVRPS01_CMPG-2XN01519_2471_001_RedactedRepresentations · PDF | 16 Oct 2024 | View |
| Proposed Footway Link PlanAdditional · PDF | 27 Jan 2026 | View |
| List of ConsulteesConsultation List · PDF | 1 Nov 2023 | View |
| Strategic Committee Notification Letter - 10 February 2026Committee · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Biodiversity Impact AssessmentSuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Biodiversity Impact AssessmentRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Design and Access Statement May 2024Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| OUT PL 2023 09142_ Drainage Response_v1.0 · PDF | 30 Nov 2023 | View |
| BREEAM Sustainability Champion ReportStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| 2025-11-26 PL_2023_09142 National Highways Planning Response_ConditionsConsultee Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Response to Wiltshire Highway Oct 2024Statements · PDF | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Christine StratfordRepresentations · PDF | 22 Nov 2023 | View |
| Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Arboricultural Method StatementStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Agricultural Land Quality ConsiderationsStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - Part 3Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (Illustrative)Superseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Planning StatementStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 4Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Access PlanSuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| FeeCalculation.pdf · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Biodiversity Metric 4.0 Calculation ToolSuperseded | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Illustrative MasterplanSuperseded · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| Illustrative MasterplanSuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Application FormApplication Form · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Minutes of Strategic Committee - 10 February 2026Committee · PDF | 6 Mar 2026 | View |
| Environment Statement - Non Technical SummaryRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 3Statements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| PL202309142 - Land at Junction 16 (M4) - Ecology · PDF | 21 Feb 2024 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 2Statements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Natural EnglandConsultee Response · PDF | 17 Nov 2023 | View |
| 3728-F06 REV C · PDF | 4 Dec 2024 | View |
| Public ProtectionConsultee Response · PDF | 17 Jan 2025 | View |
| PL 2023 09142 DOC Drainage_Response_v1.0 · PDF | 23 Apr 2025 | View |
| 240321 Further TDM ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 22 Mar 2024 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - Part 2Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| 251126 Further TDM ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Strategic Planning Committee Report - 10 February 2026Report · PDF | 2 Feb 2026 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision · PDF | 22 Jul 2026 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 4Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Archaeological EvaluationSuperseded · PDF | 7 Oct 2024 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 1Statements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Sustainable Construction and Energy StatementStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Transport AssessmentSuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| LandscapeConsultee Response · PDF | 28 Apr 2025 | View |
| Forecasting Report v4Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Linda PrydeRepresentations · PDF | 17 Oct 2024 | View |
| Transport AssessmentSuperseded · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Transport AssessmentRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 20 Nov 2025 | View |
| Heritage and Archaeological AssessmentStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Design and Access Statement - Part 1Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Highway Consultant responded to consultation responseStatements · PDF | 2 Aug 2024 | View |
| 23 09142 Nov 24 Response | 1 Nov 2024 | View |
| Archaeological EvaluationRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 4 Apr 2025 | View |
| Proposed Site Access PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 5Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 2 Sept 2024 | View |
| M4 J16 Forecasting Report v4Consultee Response · PDF | 27 Nov 2025 | View |
| Neighbour MapConsultation List | 31 Oct 2023 | View |
| PL.2023.09142_Land at J16 M4 Swindon_Outline New Motorway Rest Area_Landscape Officer Comments.12.12.2023 · PDF | 12 Dec 2023 | View |
| Ecology Parameters PlanRevised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| Email Chain Between Officer and CouncillorCorrespondence · PDF | 16 May 2025 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Part 5Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Response to Swindon HighwaysStatements · PDF | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| 490192 PL_2023_0914 NE ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 26 Nov 2025 | View |
| 231129 TDM ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 30 Nov 2023 | View |
| PL202309142 Junction 16 Swindon ServicesConsultee Response · PDF | 16 Jan 2025 | View |
| Wiltshire Council Waste Collection Guidance for New Developments FINAL · PDF | 21 Nov 2023 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 1Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| Cover LetterStatements · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| PhotosRepresentations · PDF | 28 Nov 2023 | View |
| Proposed Layout Plan (Illustrative)Revised Plans/Documents · PDF | 10 Nov 2025 | View |
| 2023-11-28 PL_2023_09142 National HIghways planning responseConsultee Response · PDF | 28 Nov 2023 | View |
| Response to Wiltshire HighwayStatements · PDF | 22 Oct 2024 | View |
| Environmental Statement - Non Technical SummarySuperseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2023 | View |
| 2025-05-27 PL_2023_09142 National Highways Planning ResponseConsultee Response · PDF | 27 May 2025 | View |
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