Planning and development

A new dog grooming salon is set to open up in Swindon.

New dog grooming business opening in Swindon as plans approved

James Heaton, 21, may be Swindon's youngest landlord after buying his first investment property at just 20 years old.

James Heaton, 21, may be Swindon's youngest landlord after buying his first investment property at just 20 years old.

Young man facing family tragedy becomes 'Swindon's youngest landlord'

Concerns have been raised around late night refreshments plans at a fast food outlet in Swindon.

Concerns have been raised around late night refreshments plans at a fast food outlet in Swindon.

Local government

McDonald's late-night opening plans spark backlash in Swindon

Swindon latest planning applications

Swindon latest planning applications

Planning and development

Swindon planning applications include nine homes and caravan site proposal

Swindon Borough Council has given the green light for the change of use of the former Mega Motorcycle Store at Unit 22, Elgin Industrial Estate, to become an indoor golf simulator range, subject to conditions.

Swindon Borough Council has given the green light for the change of use of the former Mega Motorcycle Store at Unit 22, Elgin Industrial Estate, to become an indoor golf simulator range, subject to conditions.

Major attraction approved for former Swindon motorcycle store

The Southern Connector Road remains closed to general traffic

The Southern Connector Road remains closed to general traffic

Local government

£40m unused road close to M4 at Swindon could open soon for some drivers

The hedge is outside The Meadows Family Hub on Leigh Road, Swindon.

The hedge is outside The Meadows Family Hub on Leigh Road, Swindon.

Swindon dog walker blames overgrown hedge for 'near misses' near school

S920 at Panattoni Park is now complete.

S920 at Panattoni Park is now complete.

Planning and development

Major milestone as UK's largest warehouse of its kind built in Swindon

Major changes are planned for a popular supermarket in Swindon.

Major changes are planned for a popular supermarket in Swindon.

Car park transformation set for one of Swindon's largest supermarkets

Plans for seven flats at a former Swindon car park have been withdrawn for a second time.

Plans for seven flats at a former Swindon car park have been withdrawn for a second time.

Planning and development

Plans for seven flats in former hotel car park withdrawn again over badger concerns

Work is being carried out on a street in Swindon by Thames Water and one resident said it is causing

Work is being carried out on a street in Swindon by Thames Water and one resident said it is causing

Thames Water repairs in Swindon spark anger as driveways blocked off

Work to transform a feature of a local park is nearing completion as the project enters the next phase.

Work to transform a feature of a local park is nearing completion as the project enters the next phase.

Local government

Park transformation project nears completion

Rendering is now complete on Swindon's newest Starbucks

Rendering is now complete on Swindon's newest Starbucks

Swindon's newest drive-through inches closer to completion

Planning and development

Thames Water closes lane on busy Swindon roundabout after water leak

Here is what you need to know about extensions and alterations to your home.

Here is what you need to know about extensions and alterations to your home.

Local government

Home extension rules and what to do before applying for permission

An outbuilding at a former Swindon pub could be converted into a shop.

An outbuilding at a former Swindon pub could be converted into a shop.

Local government

Changes on the way at former beloved Swindon pub as fresh plans submitted

Pidnell Farm, Radcot Road, near Faringdon

Pidnell Farm, Radcot Road, near Faringdon

New farm shop, cafe and car park planned at historic site

Common concerns include who owns a fence, whether a neighbour can paint it, and what happens if someone leans or attaches items to it.

Common concerns include who owns a fence, whether a neighbour can paint it, and what happens if someone leans or attaches items to it.

Garden fence rules to know in the UK, from ownership to height restrictions

Panattoni Park has two million square feet of space built or under construction.

Panattoni Park has two million square feet of space built or under construction.

Planning and development

Panattoni's £918m development reaches major milestone

A Swindon property could be converted into a children's home.

A Swindon property could be converted into a children's home.

Local government

Swindon property could become children's home under new plans

Worker and van at a Thames Water repair site.

Worker and van at a Thames Water repair site.

Planning and development

Apology for residents with no water AGAIN after taps suddenly run dry

Entry access to the site.

Entry access to the site.

Local government

New traveller site proposed in Swindon including two mobile homes

Progress on the construction of homes around Old Vicarage Lane as more plans are submitted.

Progress on the construction of homes around Old Vicarage Lane as more plans are submitted.

Planning and development

Progress made at 2,380-home Swindon development as fresh plans submitted

Concerns were raised about pavement parking near the scout hut

Concerns were raised about pavement parking near the scout hut

Local government

Swindon extension approved despite road safety concerns

The road will be closed for seven months

The road will be closed for seven months

Housing developments

Free Swindon shuttle bus as months long road closure begins

Nine new homes will be built in Stonehill Green.

Nine new homes will be built in Stonehill Green.

Planning and development

Plans to build nine new family homes on Swindon car park approved

Peter Knight (inset) and the washing machines at Markham Place

Peter Knight (inset) and the washing machines at Markham Place

Outrage as dozens of Swindon residents forced to share one washing machine

Drone picture taken September 11, 2026, of the Kimmerfields site which remains empty

Drone picture taken September 11, 2026, of the Kimmerfields site which remains empty

Planning and development

Update on major Swindon town centre regeneration project

Plans for the entertainment complex were shared in March 2026

Plans for the entertainment complex were shared in March 2026

Local government

£45million Swindon theatre plans unlikely to move forward amid 'financial challenges'

Flooding on Buttercross Lane on November 10

Flooding on Buttercross Lane on November 10

Oxfordshire County Council

Taxpayer steps in for flood-ridden estate after Swindon developer cockup

A file image of a road in Oxfordshire

A file image of a road in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire County Council

Key Swindon route closes for SEVEN months with alternative journey given

Plans to make changes and additions to the Spectrum Building have been approved.

Plans to make changes and additions to the Spectrum Building have been approved.

Planning and development

Update on planned changes to drone factory in listed building

A hot food van has been refused permission to return to Sussex Square.

A hot food van has been refused permission to return to Sussex Square.

New Swindon business blocked from opening due to schools being nearby

7 Baron Close, Swindon.

7 Baron Close, Swindon.

Planning and development

Lack of parking destroys hopes of NHS staff homes plan in Swindon

Bushey Fox Bridge has been completed on the Wilts and Berks Canal.

Bushey Fox Bridge has been completed on the Wilts and Berks Canal.

New addition to Swindon canal as part of major project

The old telephone exchange on Fire Fly Avenue could be turned into eight flats.

The old telephone exchange on Fire Fly Avenue could be turned into eight flats.

Planning and development

Historic Swindon building near railway line could become flats without parking spaces

Nearly 150 new homes could be built in an extension to the Backbridge Farm housing development in Malmesbury (library image)

Nearly 150 new homes could be built in an extension to the Backbridge Farm housing development in Malmesbury (library image)

Planning and development

Nearly 150 new homes could be built in tourist hub in Wiltshire

The site that will be a new Starbucks drive-through, pictured in September 2026

The site that will be a new Starbucks drive-through, pictured in September 2026

New Starbucks drive-through taking shape as plans push forward

A yellow enforcement camera sign stands beside a quiet residential road

A yellow enforcement camera sign stands beside a quiet residential road

Local government

Call for for speed cameras and junction repairs in Swindon

The Carpenters Arms has been closed since January 2026.

The Carpenters Arms has been closed since January 2026.

Brewery confirms plans to reopen much-loved Swindon pub delayed

Fleet Street in the town centre was set to have a major revamp

Fleet Street in the town centre was set to have a major revamp

Plans for new life for neglected areas of Swindon town centre still on the cards

A shake up in the planning system is on its way

A shake up in the planning system is on its way

Local government

New national scheme will let officers decide many Swindon planning applications

Planning application submitted for new garages

Planning application submitted for new garages

Planning and development

New garages proposed behind Swindon Old Town homes near primary school

The application was referred to the planning committee by ward Councillor Marco Di Pinto

The application was referred to the planning committee by ward Councillor Marco Di Pinto

Planning and development

Swindon house extension recommended for approval despite objections from scout group

Kebab Station sells hot and cold food and submitted the plans for the lay-by in May 2026

Kebab Station sells hot and cold food and submitted the plans for the lay-by in May 2026

Kebab van plan for Swindon lay-by sparks highway safety concerns

More details on plans to build 231 homes as part of a major new neighbourhood near Lotmead Farm. Other areas of the development are already under construction.

More details on plans to build 231 homes as part of a major new neighbourhood near Lotmead Farm. Other areas of the development are already under construction.

Planning and development

New details of plans for 235 homes in major housing development emerge

Regent Circus demolition project.

Regent Circus demolition project.

What's next for Swindon's failed multi-million-pound entertainment complex?

The Tap and Barrel pub is being turned into a 9 bed HMO

The Tap and Barrel pub is being turned into a 9 bed HMO

Planning and development

Update on controversial 9 bed flatshare at old Swindon pub

A house extension is set to be discussed at the next Swindon Borough Council Planning Committee meeting.

A house extension is set to be discussed at the next Swindon Borough Council Planning Committee meeting.

Local government

Junction safety fears over planned home extension in Swindon

A plan for homes near Swindon is set to be discussed at a planning meeting after repeated delays.

A plan for homes near Swindon is set to be discussed at a planning meeting after repeated delays.

Local government

Speeding fears as 42-home plan returns for decision

A plan to build nine new homes on a former office car park has been brought before Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee.

A plan to build nine new homes on a former office car park has been brought before Swindon Borough Council’s planning committee.

Local government

Plans for new homes at former Swindon car park progress

A bungalow on Church Walk South may be demolished and replaced with four new homes.

A bungalow on Church Walk South may be demolished and replaced with four new homes.

Planning and development

Neighbours concerned about third attempt to replace bungalow with new homes

Most of the West Swindon Pizza Hut has been demolished as work continues to turn the site into a new McDonald's.

Most of the West Swindon Pizza Hut has been demolished as work continues to turn the site into a new McDonald's.

Planning and development

Swindon restaurant demolished to make way for new McDonald's

Consent has been granted for multiple signs to be installed at a new Starbucks Drive-Thru in Swindon. Images show construction work underway at the site.

Consent has been granted for multiple signs to be installed at a new Starbucks Drive-Thru in Swindon. Images show construction work underway at the site.

Planning and development

Starbucks drive-thru plan gets new green light in Swindon