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Planning in Arborfield Garrison

Approved
90%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Arborfield Garrison in the last 24 months, from Wokingham Borough Council's planning register.

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About Arborfield Garrison

Arborfield Green, located about 1 mile southeast of Arborfield Cross in Berkshire, is a developing village on the site of the former Arborfield Garrison, which was vacated by the British Army in 2015. The redevelopment plan includes up to 3,500 homes across the civil parishes of Arborfield and Newland, Barkham, Finchampstead, and Swallowfield, all under the Wokingham unitary authority. As of 2023, the new village centre remains under construction, presenting potential opportunities for future planning applications in the area. It sits within the Wokingham district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Arborfield Garrison area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Arborfield Garrison a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Arborfield Garrison has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arborfield Garrison planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Arborfield Garrison, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Arborfield Garrison. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Arborfield Garrison?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Arborfield Garrison. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Arborfield Garrison?
The average planning decision time near Arborfield Garrison is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Arborfield Garrison?
The planning approval rate near Arborfield Garrison is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Arborfield Garrison?
The most common type of planning application near Arborfield Garrison is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Arborfield Garrison?
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