Sturry Brook Farm 11 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4TF Data via plota.co.uk

Pending S/HOU/26/1237
Date received
6 Oct 2026
Date validated
6 Oct 2026
Postcode
SN3 4TF

Description

Erection of two storey side and rear extension Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 18 Nov 2026 and 25 Nov 2026, from Swindon's recent extensions.

Day 3 of the 56-day target. Swindon usually decides extensions by day 47.

Day 353 days to the 56-day target
94%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
392decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Swindon in the last twelve months, from validation. Swindon decision record →

Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Stratton St Margaret built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 8 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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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 statistics
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