Dormer approval rate in Swindon

Swindon approved 87.4% of dormer applications, based on 143 decisions analysed.

Last updated: May 2026

87.4%

dormer approval rate

143

Dormer decisions

125

Approved

Refused

94.3%

Swindon overall

Dormer applications are refused more often than the Swindon average (94.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How dormer compares in Swindon

Dormer (143 decided)

87.4%

Swindon all applications (3,908 decided)

94.3%

87.4% get approved — but the odds vary by street. Your Full Planning Analysis shows exactly what gets approved and refused near your property.

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Rear Extension (1,075 decided)

93.0%

92.4%

91.4%

Conservatory (221 decided)

95.9%

New Build (217 decided)

88.5%

88.6%

92.7%

83.1%

Outbuilding (60 decided)

93.3%

96.2%

84.2%

Annex (13 decided)

84.6%