Bracknell, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bracknell, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · Town
About Bracknell
Bracknell, located in Berkshire, England, is a vibrant town and civil parish that serves as the administrative centre of the Bracknell Forest borough. Situated 11 miles east of Reading and within the Greater London Urban Area, it is the third largest town in Berkshire, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. With its proximity to major towns like Maidenhead and Windsor, Bracknell offers a strategic position for both residential and commercial projects.
Population: 60,077 (2021)
District: Bracknell Forest
Website: http://www.bracknelltowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £442,516 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bracknell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bracknell.
- 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 Bracknell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Bracknell.
- - 18 BEECH GLEN, BRACKNELL, RG12 7DQ
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions, and alterations to side fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 107 KELDHOLME, BRACKNELL, RG12 7RS
Proposed alterations to the front entrance including the provision of a new external vertical platform step lift, new entrance platform, associated steps, handrails and related entrance works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 2 KYLE CLOSE, BRACKNELL, RG12 7DF
TPO559 Application to fell 1 tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 12 Rosset Close Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BU
Proposed erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 9 Crossfell Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7RX
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the retention of Loft Dormer Extension below 40m3.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 4 The Green Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BG
TPO1433 - Application to prune 1 tree T1 Magnolia
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 4 The Green Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BG
Conservation Area - Application to prune 2 trees and fell 1 tree: T2 - Magnolia - Crown lift to 3m and side reduce away from building T3 - Willow - Crown lift to 4m to increase light. T4 - Pear - Remo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 17 Keldholme Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7RP
Proposed single storey rear extension after demolition of conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Watermint Place Wildridings Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7WP
TPO 1295 - Application to prune 1 tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 28 Rectory Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7AX
CONS AREA - Application to fell 2 trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Bracknell in Berkshire
Bracknell, located in Berkshire, England, is a vibrant town and civil parish that serves as the administrative centre of the Bracknell Forest borough. Situated 11 miles east of Reading and within the Greater London Urban Area, it is the third largest town in Berkshire, making it a key location for planning applications and development opportunities in the region. With its proximity to major towns like Maidenhead and Windsor, Bracknell offers a strategic position for both residential and commercial projects. The Town has a population of approximately 60,077 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bracknell Forest district.
Property prices in Bracknell show an average sale price of £442,516, 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 Bracknell a particularly low-crime area.
Bracknell has one conservation area within its boundaries: Easthampstead. 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 Bracknell includes 10 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, Bracknell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bracknelltowncouncil.gov.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 Bracknell
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Bracknell. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bracknell.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bracknell were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.