Ascot, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ascot, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ascot are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ascot
Ascot is a town located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Situated just 6 miles south of Windsor and 4 miles east of Bracknell, it is also approximately 25 miles west of London, making it a well-connected area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 11,603
District: Sunninghill and Ascot
Website: http://www.ascotvillage.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £731,348 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parliamentary constituency: Windsor
- LSOA: Windsor and Maidenhead 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ascot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ascot.
- 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 Ascot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
230 planning applications found near Ascot.
- - Car Park 3 Ascot Racecourse High Street Ascot
Installation of a 4m column with camera unit for an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Index House St Georges Lane Ascot SL5 7ET
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether a private hire operator's licence for a virtual office is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Footpath At High Street Ascot, West of Winkfield Road, Opposite Paddock Place High Street Ascot
Application for determination as to whether prior approval is required for the installation of an 18 metre high monopole supporting 9 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes with a wraparound cabin
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot SL5 7HF
Details required by Condition 18 (Cycle parking), 25 (LEMP), 28 (ASHP/PV panels) and 37 (Car park management) of planning permission 25/02645/VAR for a Variation (under Section 73) to vary the wording
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Land At Wellswood Ascot SL5 7EA
T1 - Oak Tree - prune lower branches to give 3m clearance from the building, crown lifting by 5.5m - 6.5m above ground level, remove dead wood, T2 - Beech Tree - prune lower branches to give 7m cleara
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Land East of Coach Road/Cnr Forest Road, Winkfield Row, Ascot
TPO176 Application to prune 7 trees and fell 2 trees. T010-Situated on the northern aspect of the roadside fence. Beech bifurcates at approximately 50 cm included bark union. Western stem overextends
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Index House St Georges Lane Ascot SL5 7ET
As per Arboricultural Report (026/2016/TPO).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot SL5 7HF
Non material amendments to planning permission 25/02645/VAR for changes to the external elevations and internal layouts as per the drawing packs.
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Ascentia House Lyndhurst Road Ascot SL5 9ED
Application for prior approval to create x20 dwellings following demolition of existing building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Barclays 19 High Street Ascot SL5 7JG
New shopfront with service hatch, vents/louvres, screen and 4no. condenser units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Pantiles Station Hill Ascot SL5 9EG
Redevelopment of the site to provide 44 dwellings with associated parking, access and landscaping, following demolition of existing buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot SL5 7HF
Consent to retain 4 no. non-illuminated hoarding signs and 1 no. non-illuminated post-mounted sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Index House St Georges Lane Ascot SL5 7ET
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether a private hire operators licence for taxi services is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot
Discharge of planning obligation under Schedule 9 (6) (BNG Off-site), Schedule 8 (3) (Custom build strategy), Schedule 9 (1) (BNG Plan) and confirmation of chosen RP in accordance with Schedule 3 part
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Workshop Rear of 15 To 17 London Road Ascot SL5 7EN
Change of use from class B2 to class E, new roof, new shopfront, signage, 2no. AC units and gate and alterations to fenestration following part demolition of existing element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Land At St Georges Lane Ascot
Consent to display 2no. non-illuminated post mounted signs.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Advertising | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot
Details required by Condition 24 (Lighting strategy), 26 (Site layout, play equipment and street furniture), 29 (M4(2) and M4(3)) and 34 (Details of windows, cills, doors and rooflights) of planning p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot
Consent to display 4. non illuminated hoardings, 2no. non illuminated post mounted signs, 5no. non illuminated flag pole signs, 1no. internally illuminated double sided totem sign, 1no. non illuminate
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Land South of High Street And East of Station Hill Ascot
Non material amendments to planning permission 24/01844/FULL for the amendment to wording of condition 3 (Details of hard surface materials to be approved)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - South Court London Road Ascot SL5 7EG
Single storey side/rear extension and single storey side extension following demolition of existing element.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Ascot in Berkshire
Ascot is a town located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Situated just 6 miles south of Windsor and 4 miles east of Bracknell, it is also approximately 25 miles west of London, making it a well-connected area for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,603. It sits within the Sunninghill and Ascot district.
Property prices in Ascot show an average sale price of £731,348, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ascot a particularly low-crime area.
Ascot 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 Ascot includes 18 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, Ascot planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ascotvillage.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 Ascot
In the last 24 months, 127 planning applications were submitted near Ascot. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 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 near Ascot.
The average decision period of 85 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ascot were full planning applications (54), tree works (22), discharge of conditions (19). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 115 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 58 applications
- Refused: 22 applications
- Withdrawn: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sunninghill planning applications
- South Ascot planning applications
- Wood End planning applications
- Cheapside planning applications
- The Rise planning applications
- North Ascot planning applications
- Brookside planning applications
- Scotswood planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.