Old Town planning approval rate
Old Town ward in Swindon has a 96.4% approval rate based on 249 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 95.0%.
Last updated: August 2026
96.4%
ward approval rate
249
Decisions
240
Approved
9
Refused
95.0%
Swindon average
Old Town is broadly in line with the Swindon average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Old Town compares
Old Town ward
96.4%
Swindon overall
95.0%
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Recent decisions in Old Town
Proposed alterations to existing garages and erection of perimeter fence. · Thu 09 Jul 2026
Erection of single storey side extension and 2no rear dormer windows. · Tue 12 May 2026
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