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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 (265 decided)
94.7%
Swindon overall (4,413 decided)
94.8%
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Recent decisions in Ridgeway

Erection of single storey rear elevation. · Wed 06 May 2026
Approved
Demolition of side extensions and outbuildings, roof raised to create 1st floor · Fri 01 May 2026
Approved
Erection of a new greenhouse. It will replace an old existing 12'x 8' greenhouse · Fri 01 May 2026
Approved
Removal of single storey extension to front elevation. Erection of single storey · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Approved
Erection of single storey rear extension (glazed veranda) · Thu 23 Apr 2026
Approved

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