Old Town planning approval rate
Old Town ward in Swindon has a 96.4% approval rate based on 248 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 94.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
96.4%
ward approval rate
248
Decisions
239
Approved
9
Refused
94.8%
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
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Old Town
Erection of single storey side extension and 2no rear dormer windows. · Tue 12 May 2026
Demolition of existing warehouse and construction of new facade to retained buil · Fri 01 May 2026
Enlarge existing loft conversion and erect a rear flat roof dormer. · Fri 24 Apr 2026
Erection of first floor and single storey rear extensions, single storey front e · Wed 08 Apr 2026
Change of use from Class E to 1 no. dwelling (Class C3) and associated works. · Wed 08 Apr 2026
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