Swindon is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #16 out of 282. Only 13% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England

for householder decisions

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Swindon decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #138 of 282

89%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #202 of 282

89%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #16 of 282

13%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #7 of 282

83%

Minor dwellings approved

72 decided (1-9 homes)

94%

Major dwellings approved

18 decided (10+ homes)

86%

Change of use approved

64 decided

772

Total decisions

83 refused in 2025

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