In the last month Old Town had 7 new planning applications and 4 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of its middle, more than the middle Swindon area (3). That makes it the 4th busiest of 50 Swindon areas for planning. The biggest scheme decided was Withdrawn: 88 new homes at Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon (88 homes). Of the decisions, 3 were approved and 0 refused, while 92% were approved across Swindon.
SN1, Swindon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement two-storey garage/store building with ancillary family accommodation at first-floor level, together with associated works.
Formation of a lightweight timber-frame flat-roof dormer roof enlargement within the existing mono-pitched roof over the established side extension to the dwellinghouse.
Construction of two additional floors to the existing main building to provide 88 flats (Class C3) and change of use within the existing main building from Class E (office) to create 13 residential units (Class C3) and associated works to access, parking and landscaping.
Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon SN3 1RJ
Internal and external alterations of Newspaper House (listed portion) for the conversion from office space (Use Class E) to provide three residential apartments (Use Class C3)
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Questions people ask
How many planning applications are there in Old Town?
In the last month there were 7 new applications and 4 decisions worth knowing about within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Town, ranking it 4th of 50 Swindon areas. The middle Swindon area had 3.
Are planning applications approved in Old Town?
In the last month 3 were approved and 0 refused near Old Town (100% approved). Across Swindon, 92% of decided applications were approved.
What is the biggest planning application in Old Town?
In the last month, the biggest was 88 new homes at Former Intel Uk Ltd Pipers Way Old Town Swindon: 88 homes, withdrawn on 28 Sept.