Bradfield, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bradfield, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Bradfield
Bradfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, with a population of 2,208 as of the 2021 census. The area features a mix of agricultural land and woodland, with its main settlements including the historical centre of Bradfield Southend and the hamlet of Tutts Clump. Notably, the village is also home to the prestigious Bradfield College, adding to its community significance.
Population: 2,209 (2021) · Area: 16.7 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bradfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bradfield.
- 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 Bradfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Bradfield.
- - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T18 - Robinia pseudoacacia: Proposed Works - Fell. The tree exhibits a partially failed structure with a significant wound present on the main stem. There is evidence of scattered deadwood and canopy
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T184 - Oak - Fell to near ground level T195 - Sycamore - Fell to near ground level T218 - Maple - Fell to near ground level T236 - Ash - Monolith at 15m and additional fallen Ash adjacent to be tidied
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Biodiversity Gain Plan of planning permission 24/01174/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/01174/FUL. Amendments:Minor amendments to the design of the external location, size and type of air source heat pum
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition (14) Noise and Acoustic Enclosure of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, ere
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T1 Ash - Fell because of poor condition and ash dieback T2 Blue Cedar - (1) Prune canopy to achieve 5.5m clearance over roadway. High vehicles will be coming through for construction of the Health & W
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and assoc
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Non-Material Amendment to approved application 24/01174/FUL (Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and asso
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T1 (tag T869) - Alder: carefully dismantle to near ground level by using climbing techniques stack wood at the base of the tree and remove chip to central location in car park. G3 - 3x storm damage Wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition No. 4 (Schedule of Works) of Approved Application 24/02230/LBC: Installation of roof mounted solar panels
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 56 Church View Church Road Bradfield Reading RG7 6BY
Installation of air source heat pump and removal of existing oil tank.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Palmer House Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6BW
Installation of roof mounted solar PV and replacement window frames and glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Cray Cottage Church Road Bradfield Reading RG7 6BT
T1 - Beech - Lightly crown lift over road as it is encroachingT2 - Horse Chestnut - Remove to ground level as it is encroaching on garageT3 - Alder - Remove to ground level three leaning stems of alde
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Bradfield in Berkshire
Bradfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, with a population of 2,208 as of the 2021 census. The area features a mix of agricultural land and woodland, with its main settlements including the historical centre of Bradfield Southend and the hamlet of Tutts Clump. Notably, the village is also home to the prestigious Bradfield College, adding to its community significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,209 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Bradfield covers an area of approximately 16.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Bradfield show an average sale price of £403,815, 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 Bradfield a particularly low-crime area.
Bradfield 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 Bradfield includes 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Bradfield 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.
Planning Activity in Bradfield
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Bradfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bradfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bradfield were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Southend planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- Englefield planning applications
- Parker's Corner planning applications
- Tutts Clump planning applications
- Rotten Row planning applications
- Upper Basildon planning applications
- Beenham Stocks planning applications
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