Arborfield, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arborfield, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Arborfield are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Arborfield
Arborfield is a village located in the civil parish of Arborfield and Newland, within the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Reading and 4 miles west of Wokingham, Arborfield is closely associated with the nearby village of Arborfield Cross, with both areas commonly referred to simply as Arborfield. This proximity and lack of distinct boundary signage make it a cohesive community, which may be relevant for individuals researching planning applications in the region.
District: Arborfield and Newland
Website: http://www.arborfield.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arborfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arborfield.
- 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 Arborfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Arborfield.
- - Land south of Bridge Farm Reading Road Arborfield RG2 9HT
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 251984 dated 17/03/2026. Condition 3 Drainage Strategy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Land South of Bridge Farm Reading Road Finchampstead RG2 9HT
Application for details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 243190 dated 05/08/2025. Condition 6 relating to Materials (External Surfaces of Buildings).
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land South of Bridge Farm Reading Road Arborfield RG2 9HT
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning approval 243190 dated 05.08.2025. Condition 18a relates to protection of trees.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land South of Bridge Farm Reading Road Arborfield RG2 9HT
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 223083 (as varied consent 243190) dated 02.02.2024. Condition 14 relates to travel plan.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Land North of Mole Road and Church Lane, Newlands Farm, RG2 9JD
Outline planning application with all matters reserved other than principal access from Mole Road, for up to 430 dwellings, associated infrastructure to include a connection through to the proposed Sp
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Rivendell Church Lane Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9JA
Householder application for the proposed erection of a detached single-storey annexe (Part-Retrospective).
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage Church Lane Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9JA
Householder application for proposed installation of an air source heat pump.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-07-14
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage Church Lane Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9JA
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent [232075] dated (03/11/2023) to allow changes to the Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement with alterations of the tree pro
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-04-25
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A brief summary of Arborfield in Berkshire
Arborfield is a village located in the civil parish of Arborfield and Newland, within the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. Situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Reading and 4 miles west of Wokingham, Arborfield is closely associated with the nearby village of Arborfield Cross, with both areas commonly referred to simply as Arborfield. This proximity and lack of distinct boundary signage make it a cohesive community, which may be relevant for individuals researching planning applications in the region. It sits within the Arborfield and Newland district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Arborfield a particularly low-crime area.
Arborfield 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 Arborfield includes 14 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arborfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.arborfield.org.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Arborfield
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Arborfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arborfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Arborfield were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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