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House prices in Bracknell Forest Council: average £395,413, -1.4% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Bracknell Forest Council received?
Bracknell Forest Council received 717 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Bracknell Forest Council take to decide applications?
Bracknell Forest Council takes an average of 68 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Bracknell Forest Council?
Bracknell Forest Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Bracknell Forest Council?
Submit your representation to Bracknell Forest Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Bracknell Forest Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Bracknell Forest Council planning decision?
Yes. If Bracknell Forest Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 337 appeals were lodged against Bracknell Forest Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Bracknell Forest Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Bracknell Forest Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Bracknell Forest Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Bracknell Forest Council, the local authority for the Bracknell Forest area in Berkshire, operates as a unitary authority, combining the roles of both district and county councils since 1998. Currently under a minority Labour administration, the council is situated at Time Square in Bracknell and plays a crucial role in managing planning applications within the borough. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Mary Temperton (Labour), who has held the position since 24 May 2023. Susan Halliwell serves as Chief Executive since 2022. The council comprises 41 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 38 towns and villages, including Bracknell. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Bracknell Forest Council received 717 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (139), tree works (138), discharge of conditions (106). 20 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

337 planning appeals were lodged against Bracknell Forest Council decisions, of which 101 were allowed and 200 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Bracknell Forest Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Bracknell Forest Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.