Amen Corner, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Amen Corner, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Amen Corner
Amen Corner is a suburb located in Bracknell, Berkshire, within the civil parish of Binfield. Situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Bracknell, it lies south of the B3408, nestled between Popeswood and Wokingham, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments.
District: Bracknell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £373,691 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 010D
Crime Statistics
90 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 29
- shoplifting: 16
- anti-social-behaviour: 10
- criminal-damage-arson: 7
- vehicle-crime: 7
- public-order: 6
- drugs: 5
- other-theft: 5
- burglary: 4
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Amen Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Amen Corner.
- 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 Amen Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Amen Corner.
- - 58 BUTLER DRIVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 8DA
Proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Amen Corner in Berkshire
Amen Corner is a suburb located in Bracknell, Berkshire, within the civil parish of Binfield. Situated approximately 1.5 miles west of Bracknell, it lies south of the B3408, nestled between Popeswood and Wokingham, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and developments. It sits within the Bracknell district.
Property prices in Amen Corner show an average sale price of £373,691, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Amen Corner area recorded 90 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Amen Corner has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Amen Corner includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wykery Copse SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Amen Corner
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Amen Corner. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Amen Corner.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Amen Corner were discharge of conditions (11), full planning applications (6), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- Popeswood planning applications
- Great Hollands planning applications
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- Wildridings planning applications
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- Holme Green planning applications
- Priestwood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.