Swindon includes the town centre, Old Town, and Wroughton. Planning focuses on urban expansion, industrial areas, and residential growth. Known for railway heritage, modern developments, and historic streets, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Swindon decided 772 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 91% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Swindon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Parts of Swindon fall within the River Avon SAC catchment, where phosphorus neutrality is required for new residential development in the affected area.
Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Swindon includes the town centre, Old Town, and Wroughton. Planning focuses on urban expansion, industrial areas, and residential growth. Known for railway heritage, modern developments, and historic streets, planning balances residential, commercial, and conversion projects.
In the last year Swindon decided 772 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 89% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 91% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Swindon performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Parts of Swindon fall within the River Avon SAC catchment, where phosphorus neutrality is required for new residential development in the affected area.
Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
