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S/26/0854 - Full Planning Application Application Pending Decision
Change of useExtensions & alterationsCommercial premises

Proposal

Retrospective planning application for the extension of the building and the change of use of first floor and associated attic storage (Class E) to Class C1 short stay visitor accommodation. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
6 Jul 2026
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Consultation
26 Aug 2026
Decision
Expected by 18 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 10 Sept 2026; it is now day 69. The consultation period closed on 10 Sept 2026.

Documents 3

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 5 Jul 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HIGHWAYS Consultee Comment · 28 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF COVERING LETTER Supporting Documents · 5 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 2

Local nature reserve 295 m away: Radnor Street Cemetery
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
Inside the Swindon (Swindon) built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Swindon
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
SN1 5NX
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Queens Park
Parish
South Swindon Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
CGG Developments

Decision outlook

Day 69, past the statutory target. 97% of changes of use in Swindon are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 5 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 11 Sept 2026.

Day 6913 days past the 56-day target
86%decided within 8 weeks
91%approved
78decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Swindon in the last twelve months, from validation. Swindon decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

18 neighbours consulted · Last counted 11 Sept 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14999283
Neighbours
10 Jul 2026
Consultation
26 Aug 2026
Comments by
10 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
31 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
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2024 Approved
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Erection of a first floor rear extension.
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2024 Approved
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Proposed alterations to the external appearance of property.
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2024 Approved
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Change of use of part of retail unit to form 2no. flats.
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2024 Approved
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Change of use of gaming shop/amusement arcade to restaurant/take away (Sui Generis), with…
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2022 Approved
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2022 Approved
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Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign.
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2021 Approved
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Change of use from first floor offices (use class E) to dwelling (use class C3) with dorm…
S/21/1934
2021 Approved
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Change of use of part ground, first and second floor from Class E to 9no. residential fla…
S/21/1105
2021 Approved
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Change of use from Amusement arcade (Sui Generis) to shop (Class E) and dwelling with box…
S/21/1226
2021 Approved
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Part change of use from Class E(c)(ii) to provide an additional 2no. flats on the ground…
S/21/0727
2021 Approved
84-86 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NW
Change of use of former bank (Class E) to 7no. apartments (Class C3) and associated works.
S/21/0263
2019 Approved
Market Hall Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Demolition of existing tented market and erection of a two storey building comprising 4no…
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2020 Approved
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w Erection of a single storey rear extension and rear dormer window, change of use of fir…
S/20/1257
2019 Approved
39A - 41 Havelock Street Swindon SN1 1SD
Change of use of first floor from retail (class A1) to residential (class C3) (3no. flats…
S/19/1192
2019 Refused
Outside 38 Havelock Street Swindon
Display of a single illuminated advertisement to side of existing payphone kiosk.
S/ADV/19/0237
2018 Refused
39 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NS
Erection of a second floor extension to form 2no. flats.
S/18/1932
2018 Approved
53 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Change of use of part of ground floor and first floor from financial and professional (Cl…
S/18/0994
2017 Approved
Former Market Hall Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Request for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion for proposed developm…
S/EIA/17/0332
2016 Approved
93-95 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5PH
Display of 4no. illuminated signs.
S/ADV/16/2174
2016 Approved
93-95 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5PH
Change of use of toilets to 1no. one bedroom flat.
S/16/1839
2016 Approved
Istabraq House 42-44 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Change of use of second floor from office to residential (3no. apartments).
S/16/1290
2016 Approved
93-95 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5PH
Erection of an extension of a third storey to provide 2 no. dwellings.
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Swindon
Planning Authority Score
7.7/10
Good
#37 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Swindon is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #12 out of 296. Only 15% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Swindon decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #119 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #182 of 296
92%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #12 of 296
15%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #12 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
81%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
83 decided
866
Total decisions
89 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings