Change of use applications in Swindon

There were 129 change of use applications in Swindon in the last 12 months. 14 involve HMOs. Of the 90 decided so far, 79 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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19 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1282

Unit B12 North Swindon District Centre Abbey Meads Swindon SN25 4AN

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the use of the building under use Class E for use of estate agents.

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
16 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1283

Unit B11 North Swindon District Centre Abbey Meads Swindon SN25 4AN

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the use of property under class E (B) for the sale of food and drink.

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
12 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1252

The Retreat Brook Road Swindon SN3 6AA

Change of use of indoor pool from ancillary residential use to a commercial swimming pool facility for dogs (sui generis).

Full Planning Application Swindon
12 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1259

100 Queens Drive Swindon SN3 1AN

Change of Use of the existing residential property to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis use) for up to 8 occupants.

Full Planning Application Swindon
7 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1232

Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon SN3 1RJ

Change of use of the existing building from office (Class E) to 13 residential units (Class C3), together with associated works for access, parking an...

Full Planning Application Swindon
7 Oct 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1182

28 Westcott Place Swindon SN1 5HW

Change of use House in Multiple Occupancy (C4) to Sui Generis for 7 or more occupants, rear dormers, single storey rear extension and associated works...

Full Planning Application Swindon
29 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1201

35 Locksgreen Crescent Moredon Swindon SN25 3HR

Change of use of House (Class C3a) into children home (Class C2).

Full Planning Application Swindon
28 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/PAOTH/26/1159

Walnut Court Kembrey Business Park Upper Stratton Swindon SN2 8BN

Prior approval notification for change of use from offices (Class B1a) to 110 no. residential apartments (Class C3).

Prior Approval - All Other Swindon
25 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/PAOTH/26/1205

Office 1 Minton Place Station Road Swindon SN1 1DA

Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form 64 C3 residential units comprising 61 x 1bed a...

Prior Approval - All Other Swindon
24 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1204

Second Floor 34 - 35 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NS

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the change of use from Class C3 residential to Class C4 HMO and the inclusion of a ground floor bin store and...

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
23 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1192

Unit 2 34 Ripley Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4DE

Change of use from windscreen repair/replacement service to indoor sport, recreation or fitness (Use Class E(d)).

Full Planning Application Swindon
17 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1166

Land At Nightingale Lane South Marston Swindon

Change of use of land to the stationing of caravans for residential purposes and erection of dayroom buildings and hardstanding ancillary to that use ...

Full Planning Application Swindon
17 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1163

4 Joseph Street Swindon SN1 5LW

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for Change of use from C3 to C4 for a house in multiple occupation and erection of a rear dormer window.

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
16 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1078

105 Broad Street Swindon SN1 2DT

Change of use from shop (Class E) to Launderette (Sui Generis) with cold refreshments - with external flue at rear.

Full Planning Application Swindon
11 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1148

Duke Of Edinburgh P H Cricklade Road Swindon SN2 1AE

Change of Use of outbuilding to shop (Class E) and associated works.

Full Planning Application Swindon
8 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1112

128 Bessemer Road East Rodbourne Cheney Swindon SN2 1PE

Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the Change of use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Children's Residential Care Home (Class C2).

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
7 Sept 2026 Application Pending Decision S/LDP/26/1110

42 Sherford Road Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 3PR

Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for the change of use from a dwelling (Class C3(a)) to a (Class C2) small children's home.

Lawful Development Cert - Proposed Swindon
3 Sept 2026 Approved 22 Oct S/26/1074

6 Conigre Close Wichelstowe Swindon SN1 7FQ

Change of Use from C3(a) Dwellinghouses for single household/family to C2 Residential Institutions, specifically for use as a Children's Home. There a...

Full Planning Application Swindon
24 Aug 2026 Application Pending Decision S/26/1044

12 The Canney Chiseldon Swindon SN4 0PQ

Change of use from C3 Residential Dwelling to Short Term Let Accommodation.

Full Planning Application Swindon
19 Aug 2026 Approved 14 Oct S/26/1034

128 County Road Swindon SN1 2DY

Change of use from two flats to 8 bedroom 8 person HMO (Sui Generis) with two storey rear and single storey side extensions and rear dormer window.

Full Planning Application Swindon
17 Aug 2026 Approved 7 Oct S/26/0765

Former Telephone Exchange Fire Fly Avenue Swindon Swindon

Change of use from telephone exchange (Sui Generis) to form 8 1-bedroom flats (Class C3) and associated works.

Full Planning Application Swindon
17 Aug 2026 Approved 12 Oct S/PAOTH/26/1014

Old Farm House Mount Pleasant Farm Mount Pleasant Farm Lane Horpit Swindon SN4 0AU

Prior Approval Notification for the change of use of existing agricultural storage barn to provide four class E (G)(I) office units, with ancillary wo...

Prior Approval - All Other Swindon
11 Aug 2026 Refused 1 Oct S/26/0995

215 Kingshill Road Kingshill Swindon SN1 4NG

Conversion of existing dwelling into 2no 1 bedroom flats and associated works.

Full Planning Application Swindon
10 Aug 2026 Approved 25 Sep S/26/0988

99 - 100 Victoria Road Old Town Swindon SN1 3BE

Internal and external alterations of Newspaper House (listed portion) for the conversion from office space (Use Class E) to provide three residential ...

Full Planning Application Swindon
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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