The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 introduced major changes to the planning system, to simplify and speed up the planning process. Regional Planning Guidance for the South West (RPG10), which currently provides guidance to 2016, is being replaced by a Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West to guide and influence development over the longer term to 2026.  The Swindon Joint Study is one of nine sub-regional studies carried out in the South West region to inform the Regional Spatial Strategy. The studies relate to areas which are likely to be the primary focus of future development in the region.

As 'strategic planning authorities', Swindon Borough Council and Wiltshire County Council were commissioned to undertake the Swindon Joint Study by the South West Regional Assembly. Because Swindon’s influence extends beyond its boundaries, local authorities across the study area, in addition to representatives from social environmental and economic partners, have been involved in the preparation of the study.

The Swindon Joint Study Interim Report was published in May 2005 and its conclusions were considered by the Cabinet of Swindon Borough Council on 1 June 2005. Copies of both the Swindon Joint Study Interim report and the Cabinet report considered on 1 June 2005 are available using the links below.

Links to Swindon JSA Interim Report (May 2005)

Swindon Joint Study 2026 Interim Report (Cabinet 01.06.05)  (2,668KB)

Appendices 1 and 2 (1,975KB)

Appendices 3-6 (968KB)

Appendix 7  (1586KB)

Appendices 8-9  (525KB)

Appendix 10  (1531KB)

Bibliography (29KB)

Link to Swindon Borough Cabinet Report which considers the JSA conclusions

Swindon Borough Cabinet Report Link

Subsequent to the submission of Swindon Borough Council’s “First Detailed Proposals”, based on the findings of the Swindon Joint Study, the Regional Assembly requested supplementary information, particularly in regard to infrastructure costs. This supplementary information can be viewed using the link below.

Links to Swindon JSA Supplementary Information (September 2005)

Swindon 2026 Supplementary Information.pdf 872KB

Background Paper 1 Swindons Economy Implications to 2026.pdf 135KB

Background Paper 2 2001 Census Journey to Work Analysis.pdf 84KB

This web page was last updated on Thursday 12 July 2007