How long do planning decisions take near College Town?

The average planning decision time near College Town is 89 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 College Town?

The planning approval rate near College Town is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near College Town?

The most common type of planning application near College Town is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near College Town?

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College Town, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near College Town, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in College Town are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About College Town

College Town is a suburb of Sandhurst in Berkshire, England, situated within the Sandhurst Parish Council and Bracknell Forest. Located north of the A321 road and adjacent to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, this area is relevant for planning applications due to its proximity to key military and residential facilities.

District: Sandhurst

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £481,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bracknell Forest
Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
LSOA: Bracknell Forest 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near College Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near College Town.

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 College Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near College Town.

- 161 BRANKSOME HILL ROAD, COLLEGE TOWN, SANDHURST, GU47 0QQ
Proposed first floor side extension .
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-05
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- 67, Cherrytown Day Nursery, Branksome Hill Road, College Town, Sandhurst, GU47 0QF
Proposed erection of a timber frame cabin building to be used as a classroom and increase in approved number of children that can attend the nursery from 48 to 63.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-20
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- 4 COLLEGE CRESCENT, COLLEGE TOWN, SANDHURST, GU47 0RF
Proposed single storey side, first floor rear extensions and front dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-13
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- 6 The Breech College Town Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0PN
TPO 296 - Application to fell 1 tree
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of College Town in Berkshire

Property prices in College Town show an average sale price of £481,316, 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 College Town a particularly low-crime area.

College Town has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: RMA (Former) Staff College and London Road, Camberley, 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 College Town includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Valley SSSI, Sandhurst to Owlsmoor Bogs and Heaths SSSI, Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in College Town

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near College Town. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. College Town maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near College Town were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.

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