Unit 35 Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA Data via plota.co.uk

S/PSOLP/26/0234 - Prior Approval Solar Panels Decided

Proposal

Prior Approval Application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Feb 2026
Consultation
26 Feb 2026
Prior Approval not required
2 Apr 2026

Prior Approval not required on 2 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Swindon
Application type
Prior Approval Solar Panels
Postcode
SN6 7NA
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
20 Feb 2026
Ward
Blunsdon And Highworth
Parish
Highworth
Case officer
Show
Target decision
17 Apr 2026
Decision
Prior Approval not required
Decision date
2 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Avison Young

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14537166
Neighbours
26 Feb 2026
Consultation
26 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Swindon
Planning Authority Score
7.7/10
Good
#37 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 performance
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