52 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX Data via plota.co.uk

S/26/0854 Pending
Change of useExtensions & alterations

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

✓
Received
6 Jul 2026
✓
Consultation
10 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 31 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Swindon
Postcode
SN1 5NX
Received
6 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Jul 2026
Target decision
31 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14999283
Neighbours
10 Jul 2026
Consultation
10 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
55 54 - 57 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Proposed Front Canopy extension.
S/25/1400
2025 Approved
11 Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 4 & 6 for application S/24/0603 Change of use of part of re…
S/25/1413
2025 Approved
55 - 57 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Installation of new windows and doors and alteration to existing.
S/25/0909
2024 Approved
72A 71 - 72 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Erection of a first floor rear extension.
S/24/1049
2024 Approved
54 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Proposed alterations to the external appearance of property.
S/24/0908
2024 Approved
11 Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Change of use of part of retail unit to form 2no. flats.
S/24/0603
2024 Approved
7 Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Change of use of gaming shop/amusement arcade to restaurant/take away (Sui Generis), with…
S/24/0344
2022 Approved
45 Havelock Street Swindon SN1 1SD
Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no. residential uni…
S/22/1515
2022 Approved
66 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign.
S/ADV/22/1384
2021 Approved
9 Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Change of use from first floor offices (use class E) to dwelling (use class C3) with dorm…
S/21/1934
2021 Approved
84-86 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NW
Change of use of part ground, first and second floor from Class E to 9no. residential fla…
S/21/1105
2021 Approved
7 Market Street Swindon SN1 1RZ
Change of use from Amusement arcade (Sui Generis) to shop (Class E) and dwelling with box…
S/21/1226
2021 Approved
84-86 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NW
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…
S/19/1565
2020 Approved
46 Havelock Street Swindon SN1 1SD
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.
S/16/0808
Swindon
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#41 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Swindon is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #17 out of 292. 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%) #142 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #209 of 292
89%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #17 of 292
13%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #7 of 292
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings