Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Swindon has a 94.9% approval rate based on 178 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 95.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
178
Decisions
169
Approved
9
Refused
95.0%
Swindon average
Central is broadly in line with the Swindon average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Central compares
Central ward
94.9%
Swindon overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Central
Outline planning permission for up to 262 residential dwellings and 142 sqm of u · Fri 21 Aug 2026
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