Planning and Building Control news
Local people invited to shape Swindon’s future as Local Plan consultation opens
Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to have their say on a draft Local Plan that will help shape how Swindon grows and develops over the next 20 years.
Published: Thursday, 24th September 2026-
Cabinet to review updated Local Plan ahead of further public consultation
A plan setting out where new homes, jobs and infrastructure should go in the Borough will be considered by Swindon Borough Council’s Cabinet next week (1 July), following extensive public feedback.
Published: Thursday, 25th June 2026 -
Call for community groups to help shape the names of Swindon’s future streets
They mark important pieces of Swindon’s history and are used to celebrate the town’s rich culture.
Published: Tuesday, 17th March 2026 -
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 -
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 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
