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House prices in Wokingham Borough Council: average £496,537, -0.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wokingham Borough Council received?
Wokingham Borough Council received 1,825 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Wokingham Borough Council take to decide applications?
Wokingham Borough Council takes an average of 53 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 Wokingham Borough Council?
Wokingham Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wokingham Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Wokingham 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 Wokingham Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Wokingham Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Wokingham Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 785 appeals were lodged against Wokingham Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 28% success rate.

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

About Wokingham Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Wokingham 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.

Wokingham Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Wokingham in Berkshire, England. Established as a unitary authority in 1998, it combines the responsibilities of both a district and county council. The council operates from the Civic Offices located on Shute End in Wokingham, making it a key resource for those researching planning applications in the area. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Stephen Conway (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 18 May 2023. Susan Parsonage serves as Chief Executive since March 2019. The council comprises 54 councillors serving Third of council elected three years out of four terms, with the most recent election held on 2 May 2024.

The council area encompasses 60 towns and villages, including Wokingham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wokingham Borough Council received 1,825 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (217), outline applications (86), discharge of conditions (80). 28 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

785 planning appeals were lodged against Wokingham Borough Council decisions, of which 183 were allowed and 463 were dismissed (28% success rate).

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