Ridgeway planning approval rate
Ridgeway ward in Swindon has a 94.7% approval rate based on 265 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 94.8%.
Last updated: June 2026
94.7%
ward approval rate
265
Decisions
251
Approved
14
Refused
94.8%
Swindon average
Ridgeway is broadly in line with the Swindon average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Ridgeway compares
Ridgeway ward
94.7%
Swindon overall
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Ridgeway
Erection of single storey rear elevation. · Wed 06 May 2026
Demolition of side extensions and outbuildings, roof raised to create 1st floor · Fri 01 May 2026
Erection of a new greenhouse. It will replace an old existing 12'x 8' greenhouse · Fri 01 May 2026
Removal of single storey extension to front elevation. Erection of single storey · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension (glazed veranda) · Thu 23 Apr 2026
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