Barkham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barkham, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barkham are administered by Wokingham Borough Council. View the full Wokingham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barkham
Barkham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, approximately 2 miles southwest of Wokingham town. This rural community offers a blend of residential and agricultural land, making it a notable area for those considering planning applications or development opportunities in the region.
Population: 4,336 (2021)
District: Wokingham
Website: http://www.barkham.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £446,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 016D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barkham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barkham.
- 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 Barkham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Barkham.
- - 12 The Junipers Barkham Wokingham RG41 4UX
Application for works to Protected Tree(s) â TPO 278/1985 comprising: T12 (Oak) â crown reduction by reducing the side canopy by up to 2 metres from foliage-bearing points back to suitable growth
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 6 Dowles Barn Close Wokingham RG41 4ET
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1508/2015, GROUP 3 T1, Oak - Reduce large extended branch on northeastern side by approx. 4m; reduce remaining lateral spread on eastern side by approx.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-07
View full details - - 354 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DE
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning approval 251539 dated 11.02.2026. Condition 3 relates to landscaping, 4 to foundation design, 5 to construction
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 380 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DL
Application to vary condition 2 of planning consent 251860 for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating new fenestration, alongside a first floor side extension with new f
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 13 Bearwood Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4TB
Householder application for the proposed erection of a first floor rear extension alongside changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 16 Aggisters Lane Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DN
Householder application for the proposed raising and modification of the roof to create first floor accommodation and erection of a part single part two storey front extension, a part first floor part
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-16
View full details - - 380 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DL
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension incorporating new fenestration, alongside a first floor side extension with new front-facing windows, together with
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - Coppid Hill House Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4TG
Householder application for the proposed replacement of conservatory with single-storey rear extension, first floor balcony and adjustment to existing rear dormers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Vine Ridge Farm Sandy Lane Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DD
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 358 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DL
Householder application for proposed single storey rear and side extension, first floor infill side/rear extension, single storey front extension, erection of a side car port, plus changes to fenestra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 330 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DE
Full application for proposed change of use of existing ground floor salon to a residential annexe, plus works to the roof and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Ridgelands House Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4TG
(Retrospective) Householder application for the proposed erection of a Timber Treehouse Structure with A-Frame Timber Zip Line in the Rear Garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Sunny Ridge Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4TG
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent 230597 dated 06/09/2023. Condition 5: Bat Licence, condition 6: Bat Emergence Survey.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - 330 Barkham Road Barkham Wokingham RG41 4DE
Application for a certificate of existing lawful development for the mixed use of the building as part residential and part Beauty Salon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Barkham in Berkshire
Barkham is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, approximately 2 miles southwest of Wokingham town. This rural community offers a blend of residential and agricultural land, making it a notable area for those considering planning applications or development opportunities in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,336 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.
Property prices in Barkham show an average sale price of £446,660, 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 Barkham a particularly low-crime area.
Barkham 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 Barkham includes 20 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, Barkham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barkham.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 Barkham
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Barkham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barkham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barkham were outline applications (2), amendments (2), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
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