How long do planning decisions take near Brands Hill?

The average planning decision time near Brands Hill is 60 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 Brands Hill?

The planning approval rate near Brands Hill is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brands Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Brands Hill is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brands Hill?

You can search and track planning applications near Brands Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.

Brands Hill, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brands Hill, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

View council

About Brands Hill

Brands Hill is a village located in Berkshire, England, situated near Colnbrook along Bath Road and adjacent to the M4 motorway's Langley junction. The area, which has evolved from a modest collection of houses, is notable for the Colnbrook bypass that runs through it, providing vital connectivity to the M4 and Heathrow Airport. A significant portion of the local population is employed at Heathrow and the nearby Royal Mail Depot, making it a key area for planning applications related to transport and infrastructure development.

District: Colnbrook with Poyle

Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Brands Hill.

Town Insights

Property Prices

Area Information

Admin district: Slough
Parliamentary constituency: Windsor
LSOA: Slough 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brands Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brands Hill.

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 Brands Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Brands Hill.

P/11009/013 - 559, London Road, Slough, SL3 8QE
Construction of a 2no.3 bed semi detached houses with associated parking and ame
Status: Undecided | Type: Full Planning | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-05-07
- 559, London Road, Slough, SL3 8QE
Construction of a 2no.3 bed semi detached houses with associated parking and amenity.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details
- LONDON ROAD, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, SL3 8QH
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Status: Permitted | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details
- 573, London Road, Slough, SL3 8QE
Demolition of existing building and construction of 5no. terraced dwellings comprising of 3no beds, with off street parking, refuses, cycle storage & private amentiy space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Slough | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details
- 32, Springfield Road, Slough, SL3 8QJ
Lawful development certificate for a proposed rear outbuilding for use as gym, garden store and storage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Slough | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details

Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.

A brief summary of Brands Hill in Berkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brands Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Brands Hill 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 Brands Hill includes 2 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, Brands Hill 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 Brands Hill

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Brands Hill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Brands Hill.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Brands Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Brands Hill were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 21 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

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.