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Dormer approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 89.9% of dormer applications, based on 178 decisions analysed.

Last updated: June 2026

89.9%
dormer approval rate
178
Dormer decisions
160
Approved
18
Refused
94.8%
Swindon overall

Dormer applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.8%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How dormer compares in Swindon

Dormer (178 decided)
89.9%
Swindon all applications (4,413 decided)
94.8%

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Other project types in Swindon

Rear Extension (1,205 decided)
93.7%
Side Extension (490 decided)
93.3%
Garage / Parking (409 decided)
92.7%
New Build (249 decided)
90.0%
Conservatory (233 decided)
96.1%
89.9%
Extension (General) (121 decided)
93.4%
Front Extension (119 decided)
89.9%
Outbuilding (77 decided)
94.8%
96.9%
Loft Conversion (39 decided)
92.3%
Annex (18 decided)
88.9%
HMO (14 decided)
92.9%
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