1 Melfort Close Sparcells Swindon SN5 5FG Data via plota.co.uk

S/HOU/26/0877 - Full Planning Application Application Pending Decision

Proposal

Erection of a single storey front extension, single storey side extension, a first floor side extension and covered parking. Variation of Condition 3. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
17 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 7 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Council
Swindon
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
SN5 5FG
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Shaw & Westlea
Parish
West Swindon
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Lovial Design Services Ltd.

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15074914
Neighbours
17 Jul 2026
Consultation
17 Jul 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