Planning and Building Control news
Council explores sustainable future for Lydiard House through education partnership
An exciting new partnership could see sixth form students from Lydiard Park Academy studying in Swindon’s historic stately home.
Published: Monday, 1st December 2025-
Swindon’s newest sports hub reaches significant milestone
Brand-new sports facilities at a flagship Swindon housing development have moved a step closer.
Published: Friday, 3rd October 2025 -
Public to have their say on Swindon’s draft Local Plan
Members of the public will have their first chance to provide feedback on Swindon’s draft Local Plan after the summer holidays.
Published: Thursday, 10th July 2025 -
Council recognises excellence in local building industry
A £33.5m project to build a brand new urgent and emergency care development at the Great Western Hospital was one of the winners at an event to showcase building excellence in Swindon.
Published: Thursday, 12th June 2025 -
Highworth golf course options to be discussed by councillors
A proposal which could see part of a former pitch and putt golf course in Highworth earmarked for up to 700 homes, as many as half of which could be affordable, will be discussed by Cabinet next week.
Published: Wednesday, 28th May 2025 -
Partners strengthen ties to help fully restore Health Hydro
A plan to fully restore Swindon’s historic Health Hydro has been given a boost after key stakeholders strengthened their commitment to the cause.
Published: Friday, 9th May 2025 -
Carriage Works steams onto construction awards shortlist
The restoration of Swindon’s historic Carriage Works has been shortlisted in prestigious regional awards which showcase excellence in the construction industry.
Published: Friday, 2nd May 2025 -
First phase of £8.6m Health Hydro restoration work expected to be complete by end of the year
Significant progress is being made to bring Swindon's historic Health Hydro back to its former glory, two years on from its closure.
Published: Tuesday, 1st April 2025 -
New Swindon train station entrance to be designed as part of redevelopment plans
Plans to create a new northern entrance to Swindon train station will be worked up as part of a huge regeneration project.
Published: Wednesday, 26th March 2025 -
House of Lords investment event hailed a huge success
An event to showcase why now is an ideal time to invest in Swindon has been described as an overwhelming success.
Published: Thursday, 20th March 2025 -
Work begins on third phase of Carriage Works regeneration
Work has begun on the next phase of regenerating the historic Carriage Works in the town centre.
Published: Friday, 14th March 2025 -
House of Lords event to showcase Swindon’s investment potential
Panattoni, FI Real Estate Management and Business West will be among the organisations showcasing Swindon’s buoyant economy and investment potential to investors, businesses and the Government.
Published: Monday, 10th March 2025 -
Near £1bn investment in old Honda site taking shape, Council Leader told
One of the biggest brownfield developments in the UK is rapidly progressing in the shadow of the A419.
Published: Friday, 28th February 2025 -
Town centre landowners back transformation of Fleming Way
Two major landowners in the town centre have thrown their support behind the transformation of Fleming Way.
Published: Thursday, 13th February 2025 -
Cabinet Member steps in to get new link road opened
The Cabinet Member responsible for Swindon’s roads has stepped in to get a new link road opened to traffic.
Published: Tuesday, 28th January 2025 -
Plans for Swindon Railway Quarter moving forward
A project focused on the redevelopment of land around Swindon train station will be one of the UK’s largest brownfield regeneration projects.
Published: Tuesday, 12th November 2024 -
Plans for a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue set to take a step forward
Plans to build a new state-of-the-art entertainment venue in Swindon town centre are set to move a step forward when the Council’s Cabinet meets next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Partners get behind new vision to reinvent Swindon town centre
A draft set of shared ambitions to spearhead the reinvention of Swindon town centre are being tabled at the Council’s Cabinet meeting next week (13 November).
Published: Wednesday, 6th November 2024 -
Council Leader urges partners to “be bold and help lead the reinvention of the town centre”
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council, Councillor Jim Robbins, will today (1 Oct) issue a rallying cry to organisations with a stake in the future of Swindon town centre.
Published: Tuesday, 1st October 2024 -
Council taking legal advice over Abbey Stadium development
The Leader of Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the local authority is reviewing the planning requirements for the development around the outside of the Abbey Stadium to ascertain if they have been breached.
Published: Thursday, 23rd May 2024 -
Major milestone in Oasis revamp as development agreement signed
An agreement to refurbish the Oasis Leisure Centre has been signed, paving the way for plans to be submitted later this year.
Published: Friday, 17th May 2024 -
Council recognises building excellence at local awards event
Swindon’s local construction industry was celebrated at an annual awards event organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Building Control team.
Published: Thursday, 28th March 2024 -
Statement on Abbey Stadium development
An update from Councillor Kevin, Small, Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for Planning, following the recent request from DPP Planning calling on the Council to change the agreement with Gaming International to amend the use of the Abbey Stadium.
Published: Monday, 25th March 2024 -
Swindon’s biggest Council-led affordable housing scheme at heart of new masterplan
A masterplan to create a well-managed housing development on land close to Marlowe Avenue and Greenbridge Road will be discussed by councillors next week (13 March).
Published: Wednesday, 6th March 2024 -
Completion of Wichelstowe district centre moves a step closer
Exciting plans for the future expansion of the district centre in one of Swindon’s boldest housing developments have been submitted.
Published: Wednesday, 7th February 2024 -
Roadmap to revive iconic Mechanics Institute to be put before Cabinet
A roadmap which sets out how one of Swindon’s most famous buildings could be brought back into use will be discussed by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (7 Feb).
Published: Tuesday, 30th January 2024 -
Council wants to know how residents would like to engage on planning issues
Everyone who lives or works in the Borough of Swindon can help to ensure they have a say in all aspects of how land is used.
Published: Monday, 29th January 2024 -
Work begins on external Health Hydro works as new funding bid submitted
Work to improve the external façade of the Health Hydro has begun.
Published: Wednesday, 6th December 2023 -
Town centre heritage projects awarded almost £700,000 in additional funding
Heritage projects in Swindon’s town centre have been awarded an additional £685,000 from Historic England.
Published: Friday, 24th November 2023 -
Residents and businesses invited to shape future development in their local area
People living and working in the Marlowe Avenue and Greenbridge Road area will be able to have their say on what their neighbourhood could look like in the future.
Published: Friday, 10th November 2023 -
Plans to refurbish the Oasis to be discussed by Council’s Cabinet
A proposal to refurbish one of the region’s most iconic leisure centres will be discussed by councillors next week (15 Nov).
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 -
Residents invited to have their say on the future of Swindon’s heritage
Residents are invited to attend a special public event, which aims to start a Borough-wide engagement on heritage in Swindon.
Published: Tuesday, 7th November 2023 -
New football pitch the first facility to open ahead of Moredon Sporting Hub completion
Footballers of all ages and abilities in Swindon have a new place to show off their skills after a brand-new 3G pitch was unveiled ahead of schedule at the new Moredon Sporting Hub.
Published: Tuesday, 17th October 2023 -
Construction underway on new sporting hub in Moredon
Work is underway to build a brand new £6.3m multi-sports community hub in Moredon.
Published: Thursday, 8th June 2023 -
Still time to put forward development sites to inform Local Plan
There are still a few days left for developers, landowners, land agents and individuals to put forward sites or broad geographical locations to inform Swindon’s new Local Plan.
Published: Monday, 27th March 2023 -
Less buses to travel through Railway Village as new route trialled
A six-month trial starts next month, which will reduce the number of buses in Swindon’s Railway Village and the Heritage Action Zone area.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 -
Council agrees sale of former museum and art gallery for community-backed scheme
Plans to give a landmark building in Old Town a new lease of life have taken a significant step forward after agreement was reached on its sale.
Published: Monday, 13th March 2023 -
Council Leader welcomes multi-million pound investment in town centre
Plans to invest £7.5m in one of Swindon’s most prominent office blocks is a vote of confidence in the town, according to the Leader of Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Thursday, 23rd February 2023 -
Council issues call for development sites to inform new Local Plan
Individuals, landowners, developers and land agents are being encouraged to help inform the first stage of Swindon’s new Local Plan, which sets out how much development is needed in the Borough over the next 20 to 30 years.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 -
Building excellence recognised at Council awards event
Construction projects and the people behind them were recognised at a special event organised by Swindon Borough Council’s Building Control team.
Published: Monday, 13th February 2023 -
Changes to Oasis dome get green light from council’s planners
Swindon Borough Council’s planners have approved proposals to restore the dome of the Oasis Leisure Centre.
Published: Thursday, 26th January 2023 -
Health Hydro regeneration to start in coming months
The first phase of work to transform Swindon’s iconic Health Hydro is set to get underway in a few months’ time.
Published: Monday, 23rd January 2023 -
Planning Committee to be live streamed for Broome Manor Golf planning item
Members of the public interested in attending next Tuesday’s (10 Jan) Planning Committee meeting have the option of watching it online from the comfort of their own homes, Swindon Borough Council has confirmed.
Published: Thursday, 5th January 2023 -
Councillors asked to approve new timeline for revised draft Local Plan
A plan to ensure Swindon has the right homes, jobs and infrastructure over the next 20 years needs to be updated, councillors will be told next week (7 Dec).
Published: Wednesday, 30th November 2022 -
Huge infrastructure investment paves the way for Swindon’s future growth
The biggest programme of road improvements in a generation has been delivered to lay the foundations for Swindon’s expansion.
Published: Tuesday, 29th November 2022 -
Falcon House to receive new lease of life
A derelict and decaying former office block in Swindon’s town centre is undergoing a Phoenix-like renaissance thanks to ongoing work to rejuvenate the local area.
Published: Friday, 23rd September 2022 -
Further chance for public to see Fleming Way transformation plans
The public will have another chance next week to view plans for the £33m transformation of Fleming Way as well as find out how journeys will be affected as the work is carried out.
Published: Friday, 5th August 2022 -
Improvements to Whalebridge junction to start next week
Changes will be made to a town centre junction from Monday (18 July) to improve traffic flow in the local area.
Published: Thursday, 14th July 2022 -
Whalebridge Junction to undergo improvements as part of Fleming Way upgrade
A town centre junction will be reconfigured to improve traffic flow as part of plans to transform Fleming Way.
Published: Wednesday, 1st June 2022 -
Public to see latest plans for transformation of Fleming Way
This week, members of the public will be able to find out how Fleming Way will be transformed over the next two and a half years.
Published: Monday, 9th May 2022 -
Local organisations get behind Swindon’s GBR bid
Major organisations in Swindon have backed the town’s bid to become the new headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR).
Published: Wednesday, 4th May 2022 -
Initial phase of main Fleming Way improvements to start next week
The transformation of Fleming Way will step up a gear next week when work begins on the western end of the key town centre road.
Published: Monday, 11th April 2022 -
Funding bid submitted to give underpasses a bright future
Two underpasses, which provide key pedestrian and cycle access into Swindon town centre, could be in line for major improvements if a bid for government funding is successful.
Published: Friday, 25th March 2022 -
Digital Filmmaking studio gets green light at Carriage Works
The Carriage Works is set to welcome a new digital media facility after the latest Swindon’s Towns Fund project was approved by central Government.
Published: Friday, 18th March 2022 -
Contractor appointed for major Swindon regeneration scheme
A huge £33m regeneration project, which will act as a catalyst for future investment in Swindon town centre, is a step closer to taking off following the appointment of the contractor for the scheme.
Published: Wednesday, 2nd March 2022 -
Renovation of historic Health Hydro moves a step closer
Specialist place and development advisors, Fourth Street, have been appointed to help with the renovation of Swindon's Grade II* Health Hydro.
Published: Friday, 28th January 2022 -
Boom Battle Bar and Funkygrilla open at Regent Circus
Swindon has recently seen two new venues open in the town centre.
Published: Monday, 18th October 2021 -
Council appoints Hemingway Design to create a place brand for Swindon’s Heritage Action Zone
Work is underway to put Swindon’s historic railway heritage on the map.
Published: Tuesday, 21st September 2021 -
First phase of Fleming Way rejuvenation to get underway with car park demolition
A town centre car park will be demolished later this month to help pave the way for a major £33m scheme to improve Swindon town centre.
Published: Friday, 10th September 2021 -
Planning permission granted for up to 1,550 new homes at the New Eastern Villages
The latest phase of what will be one of the largest greenfield developments in the country has been given planning permission by Swindon Borough Council.
Published: Tuesday, 31st August 2021 -
Queens Drive £34m regeneration project moves on to next stage
The next phase of a regeneration project which will see £34m invested as part of a development on Queens Drive has started.
Published: Friday, 13th August 2021 -
Local people can now have their say on Swindon’s draft Local Plans
People living in Swindon are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the Borough’s Local Plan and Local Transport Plan.
Published: Thursday, 29th July 2021 -
Groundwell Park and Ride goes on the market
The four-acre Groundwell Park and Ride site on Cricklade Road is now being offered for sale.
Published: Friday, 19th March 2021 -
Cabinet to discuss options for bringing Corn Exchange back to life
The future of a much-loved heritage building will be the focus of councillors at the next meeting of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet (3 March).
Published: Friday, 26th February 2021 -
Council to bid for up to £6m in government funding to reduce risk of flooding
Four areas in Swindon at risk of flooding could benefit from millions of pounds in government funding.
Published: Friday, 29th January 2021 -
Government backs Bus Boulevard scheme to transform Fleming Way
Swindon has been given a belated £25m Christmas present by the Government which will help pave the way for a new bus interchange and gateway into the town centre.
Published: Thursday, 24th December 2020 -
Wheels in motion for Groundwell Park and Ride site
Swindon’s former Groundwell Park and Ride could be given a new lease of life after Swindon Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved a development brief last night (10 Nov).
Published: Wednesday, 11th November 2020 -
First phase of £34m Queens Drive regeneration project off to a flying start
The coronavirus pandemic has not slowed progress at Queens Drive as the first phase of the £34m regeneration project continues apace.
Published: Tuesday, 27th October 2020 -
Cabinet approves plans for Cultural Quarter in Swindon town centre
Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed plans to build a brand new Cultural Quarter in the town centre.
Published: Thursday, 22nd October 2020 -
Surveyors inspect historic Mechanics’ Institute as restoration plans resume
Experts carrying out a condition survey of the Grade II* listed Mechanics’ Institute entered the building in HazMat suits this week as restoration plans continue.
Published: Thursday, 15th October 2020 -
Kimmerfields site identified as location for Swindon’s new Cultural Quarter
Exciting plans to rejuvenate the arts in Swindon could be given a huge boost next week when members of Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet decide on where to build a brand new Cultural Quarter.
Published: Wednesday, 14th October 2020 -
Carriage Works regeneration hits key milestone with completion of Cultural Heritage Institute
A significant milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Swindon’s Carriage Works has been reached with the completion of the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) Cultural Heritage Institute (CHI).
Published: Friday, 9th October 2020 -
Swindon to receive £1m boost for key town centre project
The Government has awarded Swindon £1m in funding to help accelerate the Kimmerfields project in the town centre.
Published: Tuesday, 29th September 2020 -
Brunel’s Carriage Works at the heart of Swindon’s economic comeback
The ongoing regeneration of the Carriage Works is one of the key infrastructure projects at the heart of Swindon’s economic recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.
Published: Friday, 25th September 2020 -
New Eastern Villages receives major boost thanks to Government funding for new link road
Funding is now in place for a key link road, which will form an important part of Swindon’s New Eastern Villages (NEV).
Published: Thursday, 17th September 2020 -
Next milestone reached for £25m investment plan
Experts from across the public, private and voluntary sector in Swindon have selected seven projects which will seek to earn a share of £25m in government funding.
Published: Monday, 27th July 2020 -
Council agrees deal to buy flagship Town Centre office building
Zurich’s new state-of-the-art office building in Swindon Town Centre will be bought by Swindon Borough Council as part of wider plans to regenerate the Kimmerfields site.
Published: Thursday, 23rd July 2020 -
Work to start next month on new Zurich town centre office
Work to build a flagship office on Swindon’s Kimmerfields site will begin next month.
Published: Monday, 20th July 2020 -
Construction of Cultural Heritage Institute at Carriage Works continues during pandemic
The conversion of Swindon’s former GWR Carriage Works to create premises for the Royal Agricultural University’s Cultural Heritage Institute is continuing apace through the pandemic.
Published: Monday, 1st June 2020 -
Big backing for Council’s Bus Boulevard bid
Major landowners and transport organisations have thrown their support behind Swindon Borough Council’s plans to transform the area around Fleming Way.
Published: Friday, 22nd May 2020 -
Landmark report on future of Mechanics’ Institute to be discussed by Council
Preparations could soon be underway to bring Swindon’s historic Mechanics’ Institute into public ownership.
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2020 -
Council secures future of Health Hydro with £1.5 million pound investment
Swindon Borough Council has put more than £1m into one of the town’s most treasured heritage assets.
Published: Tuesday, 10th March 2020 -
Plans to revitalise Fleming Way to go on public display
Plans to create a new bus interchange and gateway into Swindon Town Centre will be the focus of two public drop-ins next week.
Published: Thursday, 27th February 2020 -
First cross-border ‘powerhouse’ the Western Gateway/Porth y Gorllewin launches new website and prospectus
A new economic partnership across south Wales and western England, which aims to boost local economies by working together, has launched a new website and prospectus today.
Published: Wednesday, 26th February 2020 -
Future of Mechanics' Institute starting to look bright
Good progress is being made with the future of the Mechanics’ Institute, we can report.
Published: Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 -
Statement on Old Town's Corn Exchange
A lack of progress on plans to rejuvenate Old Town’s Corn Exchange has forced Swindon Borough Council to initiate its internal authorisation process to seek to terminate a development agreement for the scheme.
Published: Tuesday, 21st January 2020
