A new planning application has been received by Swindon Borough Council for a new dental practice to open at Unit A, Staldon Court in East Wichel.
The Dental Practice would provide services to both NHS and private patients and would comprise of a three-surgery practice along with a waiting area for patients. The practice would employ 3 dentists together with a hygienist and receptionist.
The application seeks a change of use from A class (shops) uses to D1 (non-residential institutions) to enable the use of the site as a dentist.
The exterior will remain as it is with internal alterations to create three consulting rooms as well as a waiting area.
The application’s plans can be viewed at http://pa1.swindon.gov.uk/publicaccess by entering the application number S/17/2027 into the search box.
If residents wish to make any comments then please email sbcdc@swindon.gov.uk by 31st January 2018.
Old Town & East Wichel Councillor, Nadine Watts, said, “I welcome the news of a new dental practice opening in East Wichel subject to planning permission. I believe that there is a huge demand in the local area for dental places and this will help many residents of East Wichel.
The Dental Practice would be open up to 6 days a week between 08:00-19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00-13:00 on Saturdays.
It is great to hear that the proposed change of use is not speculative and there is a confirmed end user for the site. It would be a most welcome addition to the neighbourhood centre.”
