Cookham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cookham, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cookham are administered by Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead. View the full Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cookham
Cookham is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, approximately 2.9 miles north-north-east of Maidenhead. It forms part of the High Wycombe urban area and, alongside the neighbouring areas of Cookham Rise and Cookham Dean, had a population of 5,779 as of the 2011 Census. Recognized for its affluence, The Daily Telegraph ranked Cookham as Britain's second richest village in 2011, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Population: 5,771 (2021)
District: Windsor and Maidenhead
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £513,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidenhead
- LSOA: Windsor and Maidenhead 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cookham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cookham.
- 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 Cookham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Cookham.
- - Amberley 4 Vicarage Close Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SE
(T1) - Mature Eucalyptus tree - Prune and remove all branches that overhang the boundary and extend into the property known as 5 Vicarage Close. Branches to be cut back to suitable growth points withi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - The Grove Odney Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SR
(T1) - Birch - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Triboges Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
Variation (under Section 73) of Condition 12 to substitute those plans approved under 25/01078/VAR for the Variation (under Section 73) without complying with Condition 2 (Materials) and Condition 12
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Churchgate Sutton Road Cookham Maidenhead
(T1) Sycamore - remove large limb growing towards garage back to main stem and reduce overall remaining crown by 3m; (T2) Magnolia - repollard back to most recent pollard points, leaving the tree at a
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Locksley Terrys Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9RT
Details required by Condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancements) of planning permission 25/03253/VAR for a Variation (under Section 73) of Condition 7 to substitute those plans approved under 25/00771/FULL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Riverside Manor Ferry Lane Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5DZ
New oak framed car port, new irrigation tank, relocated rear timber door to ancillary accommodation, and planted timber screening around existing plant equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Shelleys High Street Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SF
Details required by Condition 2 (Windows and Doors), 4 (Materials) and 5 (SuDS) of planning permission 25/01198/FULL for a Single storey rear extension with raised terrace and alterations to fenestrat
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 2 Vicarage Close Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SE
Remove conifer (shown)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Sir Bernard Miller Centre The Odney Club Odney Lane Cookham Maidenhead
(T1) Weeping Beech - Prune to give up to 1m clearance to the metal roof over the decking and to the rails, prune to give up to 2m clearance over the lawn, carefully remove metal attachments of a light
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Isis Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
Variation (under Section 73) of planning permission 25/02574/FULL without complying with Condition 7 (Archaeological Works).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Whitegates Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
First floor rear extension incorporating remodelling of the master bedroom and bedroom 4 to create a master bedroom suite, rear balcony off the bedroom with privacy screen and addition of an obscure g
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Loup Lodge Ferry Lane Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5DZ
Crown reduce by a radial 2-3m to 1 x multi-stem Ash tree and 3 x Sycamore trees overhanging the tennis court
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Buckinghamshire | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Site of Former Sewage Works Terrys Lane Cookham Maidenhead
Construction of a new dwelling following the removal of redundant sewage works and associated infrastructure
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Rowborough Terrys Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9RT
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed single storey outbuilding incidental to the main dwelling is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Triboges Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
Variation (under Section 73) without complying with Condition 2 (Materials) and Condition 12 to substitute those plans approved under planning permission 24/01513/FULL for a two-storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Woodcote 1 Vicarage Close Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Applewood House Mill Lane Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9QR
First floor front extension, new solar panels, changes to the external finish and fenestration and enlargement of the existing hardstanding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 8 Glenore Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9RX
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed replacement of 2no. rooflights is lawful.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Riverway Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
T1 Hop Tree - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Triboges Berries Road Cookham Maidenhead SL6 9SD
Two-storey front extension, two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension with balcony above, garage conversion with new roof, new pergola, fence and gates and alterations to fenestration fo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Cookham in Berkshire
Cookham is a picturesque village and civil parish located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, approximately 2.9 miles north-north-east of Maidenhead. It forms part of the High Wycombe urban area and, alongside the neighbouring areas of Cookham Rise and Cookham Dean, had a population of 5,779 as of the 2011 Census. Recognized for its affluence, The Daily Telegraph ranked Cookham as Britain's second richest village in 2011, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,771 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Windsor and Maidenhead district.
Property prices in Cookham show an average sale price of £513,759, 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 Cookham a particularly low-crime area.
Cookham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hedsor Road and Riversdale, 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 Cookham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cock Marsh SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Cookham 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 Cookham
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Cookham. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Cookham.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cookham were tree works (15), full planning applications (10), outline applications (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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