How many planning applications has Slough Borough Council received?

Slough Borough Council received 1,326 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 59%.

How long does Slough Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Slough Borough Council takes an average of 64 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 59% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Slough Borough Council?

To object to a Slough Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Slough Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Slough Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Slough Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Slough Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Slough Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Slough Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Slough Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Slough Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Slough Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Slough Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About Slough Borough Council

Governance

Leader: Dexter Smith (Conservative), since 18 May 2023

Chair: Siobhan Dauti (Conservative), since 15 May 2025

Seats: 42 councillors (term: Whole council elected every four years)

Founded: 1863

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Conservative (20), Labour (11), Liberal Democrats (10), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Slough Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Slough Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Slough Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £433,599 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bracknell Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
LSOA: Bracknell Forest 006E

Crime Statistics

315 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 129
anti-social-behaviour: 41
shoplifting: 36
vehicle-crime: 25
other-theft: 21
criminal-damage-arson: 20
public-order: 16
burglary: 9
drugs: 6
robbery: 4
possession-of-weapons: 3
bicycle-theft: 2
other-crime: 2
theft-from-the-person: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Slough Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Slough Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Slough Borough Council

385 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Slough Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

5 flood monitoring stations near Slough Borough Council.

Twyford (River Loddon)
Wokingham (Emm Brook)
Binfield (The Cut)
Bagshot (Windle Brook)
Blackwater Bridge (River Blackwater)

A brief summary of Slough Borough Council

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). The council comprises 42 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The average property sale price in the Slough Borough Council area is £433,599, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Slough Borough Council area recorded 315 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 5 designated conservation areas within the Slough Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: St Bernard's School, St Mary's Church, Langley, Colnbrook, Sussex Place and Clifton Road, Upton Park and Upton Village.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Slough Borough Council area includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 385 towns and villages, including Bracknell, Eton, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading and Slough. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Slough Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Slough Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Slough Borough Council area. Unlike the official Slough Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Slough Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Slough Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,326 planning applications Slough Borough Council received. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Slough Borough Council.

At 64 days on average, decisions in Slough Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Slough Borough Council were full planning applications (514), outline applications (316), discharge of conditions (101). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 10 large-scale (major) developments, 371 medium-scale applications, 659 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 178 applications
Refused: 99 applications
Withdrawn: 23 applications
Awaiting decision: 1,026 applications

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