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House prices in Slough Borough Council: average £335,759, -1.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Slough Borough Council received?
Slough Borough Council received 1,627 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 74%.
How long does Slough Borough Council take to decide applications?
Slough Borough Council takes an average of 71 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 Slough Borough Council?
Slough Borough Council approves 74% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Slough Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Slough Borough 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 Slough Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Slough Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Slough Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 421 appeals were lodged against Slough Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 36% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Slough Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Slough Borough Council Planning Authority

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

Slough Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Slough in Berkshire, England, boasting a rich history of elected governance dating back to 1863. As a unitary authority since 1998, the council combines the roles of both district and county councils, streamlining planning and development processes within the area. The council is currently led by Dexter Smith (Conservative), who has held the position since 18 May 2023. The council comprises 42 councillors serving Whole council elected every four years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 24 towns and villages, including Slough. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Slough Borough Council received 1,627 planning applications. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (601), outline applications (354), discharge of conditions (103). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

421 planning appeals were lodged against Slough Borough Council decisions, of which 118 were allowed and 208 were dismissed (36% success rate).

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