Bray, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bray, Berkshire.
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About Bray
Bray, a picturesque village and civil parish in the Windsor and Maidenhead district of Berkshire, is nestled along the banks of the River Thames, southeast of Maidenhead. Known for its rich culinary scene, Bray is home to two of the UK's nine three-Michelin-starred restaurants and has a variety of significant business premises, including the historic Bray Studios, renowned for producing the original Hammer Horror films. This charming village offers a unique blend of heritage and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications.
Population: 9,421 (2021)
District: Windsor and Maidenhead
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Area Information
- Admin district: Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidenhead
- LSOA: Windsor and Maidenhead 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bray.
- 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 Bray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Bray.
- - Tanners Ferry Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AT
Details required by Conditions (2) (obsured glazing) (3) (noise mitigation measures) (5) (parking) (6) (cycle store) (7) (bin storage) of planning permission (25/02934/FULL) for (Partial change of use
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Millwright Old Mill Lane Bray Maidenhead SL6 2BD
Single storey side/rear extension, first floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Stuart Cottage High Street Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AJ
Consent for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Stuart Cottage High Street Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Picket Post Old Mill Lane Bray Maidenhead SL6 2BD
T1 - 3no. Lime trees - re pollard back to previous points, T2 - Sycamore tree - re pollard back to previous points by 1- 1.5m, T3 - Lime tree - fell, T4 - Hornbeam - reduce highest points by 1.5m back
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Barnacle Lodge Brayfield Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2BN
T1 Yew - Crown reduction by 2m to a final height of 14.5m and spread of 16m (043/1996/TPO).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Little Basing Vicarage Walk Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AE
Details required by Condition 6 (Bat licence) of planning permission 25/02455/FULL for 2no. single storey front extensions, single storey side extension and alterations to fenestration following the d
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 8 Ferry End Ferry Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AS
(T1) Japanese acer - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m and to provide clearance over road (as shown).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Dower House High Street Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AB
(T001) Californian Redwood - remove basal growth on east side, crown lift to 3m; (T002) Giant Redwood - remove deadwood above 50mm diameter; (T003) Tree of Heaven - remove deadwood above 50mm diameter
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Little Basing Vicarage Walk Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AE
Installation of solar panels to existing roof.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Doka House High Street Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AA
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed 1no. single storey rear extension, 2no. single storey side extensions, 1no. rear dormer to accommodate a loft conversion, alterations to fen
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Aldwick Cottage Brayfield Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2BN
New front porch, relocation of front entrance door, two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing elements.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-03-15
View full details - - Cleeve Brayfield Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2BW
Replacement front door, refuse and cycle stores, new drop kerb and new vehicular and pedestrian access gates.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - Berkeleys Vicarage Walk Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AE
Non material amendments to planning permission 22/02709/FULL for a proposed balcony from the family room.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - St Michaels Cottage Church Lane Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AF
T1 Cherry - Crown reduction by 1.5m to a final height of 7m and spread of 4.5m, remove lowest branches on North and West side, reduce lowest lateral on East side by 2.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - Cannon Lodge Ferry Road Bray Maidenhead SL6 2AT
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed single storey rear extension and single storey detached outbuilding following the demolition of existing elements is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Bray in Berkshire
Bray, a picturesque village and civil parish in the Windsor and Maidenhead district of Berkshire, is nestled along the banks of the River Thames, southeast of Maidenhead. Known for its rich culinary scene, Bray is home to two of the UK's nine three-Michelin-starred restaurants and has a variety of significant business premises, including the historic Bray Studios, renowned for producing the original Hammer Horror films. This charming village offers a unique blend of heritage and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,421 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Windsor and Maidenhead district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bray a particularly low-crime area.
Bray has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Taplow Riverside, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Bray includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bray Pennyroyal Field SSSI, Bray Meadows SSSI; 4 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, Bray 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 Bray
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Bray. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Bray.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bray were tree works (9), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (4). 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 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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