St Margaret planning approval rate
St Margaret ward in Swindon has a 90.7% approval rate based on 86 planning decisions. Swindon overall: 94.3%.
Last updated: May 2026
90.7%
ward approval rate
86
Decisions
78
Approved
8
Refused
94.3%
Swindon average
St Margaret is 3.6 percentage points below the Swindon average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How St Margaret compares
St Margaret ward
90.7%
Swindon overall
94.3%
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Recent decisions in St Margaret
No recent comparable residential decisions found for this ward specifically. Check the council-level data for a broader view.
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