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55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

Granted Swindon S/PAOTH/25/1278 Prior Approval - All Other

Works: New dwelling

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Prior Approval Notification for the Change of use of first floor & loft from (Class E) to 2 no residential flats. Ground floor to remain (Class E).

As published by the council, reference S/PAOTH/25/1278

Application record

Reference
S/PAOTH/25/1278
Type
Prior Approval - All Other
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Prior Approval required and given
Received
9 Oct 2025
Validated
9 Oct 2025
Decided
4 Dec 2025
Ward
Eastcott
Parish
South Swindon Parish Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
SN1 5NX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Swindon register

This site has had 4 applications since 2025: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • S/26/0518 Granted

    55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    Retrospective change in shop front to No.55 Commercial Road, proposed fascia sign/retractable canopy/external lighting and associated works.

    Decided 18 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • S/ADV/26/0519 Granted

    55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    Display of fascia sign.

    Decided 18 Jun 2026 Advertising
  • S/PAOTH/25/1112 Withdrawn

    55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    Prior Approval notification for the Change of use of first floor (Class E) to 1no bedsit and 1no residential flat. Ground floor to remain (Class E).

    Decided 6 Oct 2025 Prior approval

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Oct 2025

    Received by Swindon

  2. 4 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Prior Approval required and given

  3. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Home Plan Design Services Agent, a design practice

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

10 documents on file for this application

  • 000008372-REQUEST_-_PROMPTER_LETTER. CIL · 10 Dec 2025
  • ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 05 Dec 2025
  • HIGHWAYS Consultee Comment · 25 Nov 2025
  • FULL PLANS Revised Drawing · 11 Nov 2025
  • HIGHWAYS COMMENTS Consultee Comment · 22 Oct 2025
  • APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 08 Oct 2025
  • SITE LOCATION PLAN Drawing · 08 Oct 2025
  • BLOCK PLAN Supporting Documents · 08 Oct 2025
  • CIL FORM Supporting Documents · 08 Oct 2025
  • EXISTING AND PROPOSED PLANS Drawing · 08 Oct 2025

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What this grant of permission means

Swindon granted permission on 4 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About prior approval applications

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/PAOTH/25/1112 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Prior Approval notification for the Change of use of first floor (Class E) to 1no bedsit and 1no residential flat. Ground floor to remain (Class E).

    Withdrawn Prior approval 9 docs
  • 55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/26/0518 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Retrospective change in shop front to No.55 Commercial Road, proposed fascia sign/retractable canopy/external lighting and associated works.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs
  • 55 54 - 57 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/25/1400 Submitted 29 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Proposed Front Canopy extension.

    Refused Full applications Extension 12 docs
  • 54 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/24/0908 Submitted 2 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Proposed alterations to the external appearance of property.

    Granted Full applications 4 docs
  • 55 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/ADV/26/0519 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

    Display of fascia sign.

    Granted Advertising 13 docs
  • 52 Commercial Road Swindon SN1 5NX

    S/26/0854 Submitted 6 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Retrospective planning application for the extension of the building and the change of use of first floor and associated attic storage (Class E) to Class C1 short stay visitor accommodation.

    Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

In Swindon

  • S/PAOTH/26/1205 Awaiting decision

    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 and 3 x 2 bed units

    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/1159 Awaiting decision

    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).

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/1014 Awaiting decision

    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 workshop and storage accommodation for the existing farm and associated farmhouse/property, together with associated works.

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/0708 Granted

    Holbrook House Sheppard Street Swindon SN1 1HH

    Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form C3 residential units comprising 1bed 1person and 1 bed 2 person units, secure cycle parking and bin storage plus associated works.

    Received 2 Jun, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/0246 Withdrawn

    Ridgeway Barn The Ridgeway Bishopstone Swindon SN4 0DP

    Prior Approval Notification for the Change of use from agriculture to flexible commercial use (fitness studio falling in Use Class E).

    Received 25 Feb, published by the council 26 Jul 2026 Prior approval