5 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR Data via plota.co.uk

S/26/0716 - Full Planning Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed internal changes, retrospective change to front elevation to 2no doors, first floor to remain residential use with associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Jun 2026
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Consultation
16 Jun 2026
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Approved
22 Jul 2026

Approved on 22 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Jul 2026

Documents 9

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Decision · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF REPORT Delegated Report · 22 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Documents · 15 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF CONSERVATION COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

IMG UPDATED FRONT DOOR Photo · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ADVERT LIST - 19.06.26 Supporting Documents · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF SITE NOTICE Site Notice · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CIL CIL · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Swindon
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
SN1 5AR
Received
5 Jun 2026
Validated
5 Jun 2026
Ward
Queens Park
Parish
South Swindon Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Permission
Decision date
22 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Home Plan Design Services

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14980878
Neighbours
9 Jun 2026
Consultation
16 Jun 2026
Press notice
19 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2022 Approved
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Installation of 2no. extraction units and associated vents.
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Change of use from Cake Shop (Use class E (b)) to a takeaway (Sui Generis).
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2021 Approved
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Replacement of defective brick slip cladding.
S/21/0505
2021 Approved
3 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Discharge of condition 4 (Glazed Screen Details) from previous permission S/18/2078.
S/COND/21/0306
2020 Approved
36 Reading Street Swindon SN1 5BS
Erection of a replacement rear door
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2019 Withdrawn
33 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Prior approval application for the change of use from retail (Class A1) to mixed use comp…
S/PAOTH/19/1275
2019 Approved
33 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the change of use from retail (Class A1) to mixe…
S/LDP/19/1612
2018 Approved
3 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Change of Use of part of ground floor from Class A1 (Retail) to Class C3 (residential) to…
S/18/2078
2018 Approved
7 Reading Street Railway Village Swindon SN1 5BS
Replacement of rear entrance door.
S/LBC/18/1889
2018 Approved
27A Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Change of use of 1no. flat above retail unit to HMO.
S/18/0706
2017 Approved
1 - 3 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 from Planning Permission S/17/0368 Change of use of No.1…
S/COND/17/1797
2017 Approved
37 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Change of use of 1st & 2nd floor flat to house in multiple occupation (HMO).
S/17/0952
2017 Approved
1 & 3 Faringdon Road Swindon SN1 5AR
Change of use of No.1 from offices to retail and residential on the ground floor and resi…
S/17/0368
2016 Approved
8A Reading Street Railway Village Swindon SN1 5BS
Installation of internal thermal wall insulation and repairs to windows.
S/LBC/16/1753
2016 Approved
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Installation of additional doors to shop front and change of use of highway to outdoor si…
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Brunel Arcade Extension Canal Walk Swindon
Display of 2no. illuminated fascia signs & 1no. illuminated projecting sign.
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2016 Approved
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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%).

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for householder decisions
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings