Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Swindon has a 94.9% approval rate based on 176 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 94.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.9%
ward approval rate
176
Decisions
167
Approved
9
Refused
94.8%
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
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Central
Replacement of existing patent glazing and doors to form larger lobby and the in · Wed 06 May 2026
Part change of use from office to storage including delivery gate and canopy wit · Tue 05 May 2026
Erection of a first-floor rear extension over the existing ground floor, and the · Tue 05 May 2026
Change of use of part ground floor (rear), first and second floors (Class E) to · Wed 29 Apr 2026
Change of use from laundrette (sui-generis) to fish shop (class E). · Tue 21 Apr 2026
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