Highworth planning approval rate
Highworth ward in Swindon has a 96.4% approval rate based on 55 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 91.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
96.4%
ward approval rate
55
Decisions
53
Approved
2
Refused
91.6%
Swindon average
Highworth sits slightly above the Swindon average, with a 4.8 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Highworth compares
Highworth ward
96.4%
Swindon overall
91.6%
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Recent decisions in Highworth
Erection of a covered link over cattle yard for agricultural use/ farm diversifi · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Erection of single storey side/rear extension. · Thu 23 Jul 2026
Erection of 6no. glamping huts for overnight guest use, associated decking, foot · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Erection of first floor side extension. · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing lean-to store room and erection of new single storey exte · Mon 22 Jun 2026
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