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S/PAOTH/26/0246

Ridgeway Barn The Ridgeway Bishopstone Swindon SN4 0DP

Withdrawn Swindon Prior Approval - All Other

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference S/PAOTH/26/0246

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Feb 2026

    Received by Swindon

  2. 2 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 20 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: Application Withdrawn

  4. 26 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What withdrawal means

The process from here

The applicant withdrew this application before the council decided it, so it carries no planning weight and no fee refund is automatic. Withdrawal often follows officer feedback that a refusal was likely.

The applicant is free to submit a revised application at any time, and many withdrawn schemes return in amended form, so the site is worth watching if the proposal affected you.

About prior approval applications

How this application type works

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

In Swindon

  • S/PAOTH/26/0708 Awaiting decision

    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.

    2 Jun 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/0188 Granted

    Focal Point 27 - 35 Fleet Street Swindon SN1 1RQ

    Prior Notification requirement under Part MA of the GPDO for the change of use of Class E space to form 56 apartments.

    13 Feb 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PAOTH/26/0194 Granted

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

    Prior Approval Notification for the Change of Use of Offices (Use Class E) to provide 112 residential units (Use Class C3).

    13 Feb 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PSOLP/26/0234 Granted

    Unit 35 Blackworth Industrial Estate Highworth Swindon SN6 7NA

    Prior Approval Application for the installation of solar PVs at the existing ALDI Foodstore.

    20 Feb 2026 Prior approval
  • S/PSOLP/25/1622 Granted

    Unit M Brittannia Trade Park Radway Road Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4ND

    Prior Approval Notification for the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV array for on-site renewable energy generation and consumption.

    11 Dec 2025 Prior approval