Swindon Crown Court Islington Street Swindon SN1 2HG

Application Pending Decision S/26/0316
Council
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
SN1 2HG

Description

Replacement of existing patent glazing and doors to form larger lobby and the integration of external landing to provide a level entrance for wheelchair use. Bollards to be installed to prevent public from parking at entrance blocking access to court house.

Swindon
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#41 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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