Fir Tree Lodge 17 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• S/25/1642 Granted

  Fir Tree Lodge 17 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  Change of Use from Guest House (C1) to a 12 bedroom House in multiple occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis), together with internal alterations and associated works.

  Decided 10 Feb 2026 Full applications
• S/25/1291 Refused

  Fir Tree Lodge 17 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  Change of use from Guest House / Hotel (Class C1) to an 11 bedroom House in Multiple Occupancy, and conversion of rear detached bedroom block to a self-contained dwelling (Class C3).

  Decided 8 Dec 2025 Full applications

1. 11 Sep 2023

   Received by Swindon

2. 2 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Granted Permission

3. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Swindon granted permission on 2 November 2023, 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.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Orchard 46 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  S/COND/23/0079 Submitted 25 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 14 (Highway Access) from previous permission S/16/1291 for the erection of 1no. detached dwelling and associated works

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 7 docs
  Domestic

• 35 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  S/COND/23/0680 Submitted 30 May 2023 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 2 (Swift and Bee Bricks), 3 (Hedgehog Holes and Boxes) and 7 (Surface Water Drainage) from previous permission S/22/1123.

  Granted Conditions 27 docs

• Land To The Rear Of 33, 34, 35 And 36 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  S/COND/22/1083 Submitted 13 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions 5 (Surface Water), 6 (Construction Management Plan), 8 (EV Charging Point) and 10 (Landscaping) from previous permission S/21/1278.

  Granted Conditions 15 docs

• Land To The Rear Of 33, 34, 35 And 36 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  S/22/1123 Submitted 20 Jul 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of four detached dwellings and associated infrastructure (part retrospective).

  Granted Full applications 89 docs

• 7 Barrowby Mews Swindon SN3 4HL

  S/LDP/26/0218 Submitted 17 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for the erection of single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Land To The Rear Of 33, 34, 35 And 36 Highworth Road Swindon SN3 4QL

  S/21/1278 Submitted 28 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of 5no. detached dwellings with associated access, parking and gardens.

  Granted Full applications 46 docs

• S/TPO/26/1189 Granted

  31 Hodson Road Chiseldon Swindon SN4 0LN

  Works to trees under TPO BOS - T21 - 2010.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/1228 Awaiting decision

  Chestnut House Queens Road Hannington Swindon SN6 7RP

  Works to Tree Within a Conservation Area

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/1040 Granted

  48 Bath Road Old Town Swindon SN1 4AY

  Works to tree in a Conservation area.

  Received 21 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/1214 Awaiting decision

  31 Marlborough Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RX

  Works to trees in a Conservation area.

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees
• S/TPO/26/1213 Awaiting decision

  35 Ironstone Close Redhouse Swindon SN25 2EQ

  Works to T1 Ash (T425 ) - 1987

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 30 Sep 2026 Trees