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.

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

  S/22/1123 Submitted 20 Jul 2022 49m 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 49m 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 35-40 Highworth Road Swindon

  S/22/1090 Submitted 13 Jul 2022 62m away

  Erection of 4no. detached dwellings and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 44 docs

• Land To The Rear Of 35-40 Highworth Road Swindon

  S/COND/23/0758 Submitted 14 Jun 2023 63m away

  Discharge of conditions 5 and 8 from Planning Permission S/22/1090 - Erection of 4no. detached dwellings and associated works

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• 32 Barrowby Gate Kingsdown Swindon SN3 4UH

  S/HOU/23/1510 Submitted 6 Dec 2023 100m away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Belmont Close Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4QN

  S/HOU/26/0756 Submitted 12 Jun 2026 145m away

  Single storey rear garden room to replace existing conservatory

  Granted Householder Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• S/TPO/26/0934 Granted

  25 Viking Close Haydon Wick Swindon SN25 2FF

  Works to Trees With TPO 1987-01 - Scots Pine (dead) - fell due to condition. 2 - Hornbeam - 2.0m overall crown reduction to improve light into property. Pruning cuts to be no larger than 30mm.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/0978 Granted

  3 Whatleys Orchard Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8QB

  Works to Tree Within a Conservation Area.

  5 Aug 2026 Trees
• S/TPO/26/1142 Awaiting decision

  244 Croft Road Swindon SN1 4RW

  Works to Trees Within TPO 2011-01 A1

  11 Sep 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/0973 Granted

  High Ridge Icknield Way Bishopstone Swindon SN6 8PT

  Works To Tree Within Conservation Area.

  4 Aug 2026 Trees
• S/TWC/26/0963 Granted

  Woodham House East Bakers Road Wroughton Swindon SN4 0RP

  Works to trees in a Conservation area.

  3 Aug 2026 Trees