Earley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Earley, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Earley
Earley is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Reading and 4 miles northwest of Wokingham, it forms part of the Reading/Wokingham Urban Area alongside Woodley. With a population of 32,036 recorded in the 2011 Census, Earley encompasses several smaller areas, including Maiden Erlegh and Lower Earley, making it a significant location for local planning applications and development initiatives.
Population: 32,640 (2021)
District: Wokingham
Website: http://www.earley-tc.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 012B
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Earley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Earley.
- 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 Earley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Earley.
- - 35 Egremont Drive Earley Wokingham RG6 3BS
Householder application for the proposed erection of a part single- storey, part two-storey side extension, with habitable accommodation within the existing roof space incorporating three rooflights t
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 403a Wokingham Road Earley Wokingham RG6 7EJ
Householder application for the proposed dropped kerb to provide vehicular access including lowering kerb stones, reconstructing the footway, and reinstating the pavement to council standards.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 67 Sutcliffe Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 7JN
Householder application for proposed hipped roof to gable end conversion with erection of no.3 front rooflights and erection of rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 30 Sutcliffe Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 7JN
Householder application for the proposed development of single-storey front and rear extension, two-storey side extension, loft conversion with rear dormer following demolition of existing porches, ga
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land at, Armoury Road, West Bergholt Colchester
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3, 4 & 6 ofapproved application 232778
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Earley Station Station Road Earley Reading RG6 7DY
Prior approval submission for railway works comprising alterations and refurbishment to the existing Earley Station footbridge, including works to staircases, landings, parapets, and associated struct
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 18 Pond Head Lane Earley Wokingham RG6 7ET
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension and a two storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory and part demolition of the existin
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 31 Silverdale Road Earley Wokingham RG6 7LN
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed internal amendments, removal of chimney, changes to fenestration plus installation of warm roof to replace existing flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 27 Sutcliffe Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 7JW
Householder application for the proposed erection of single-storey rear extension with rear roof terrace and privacy screens and side dormers and a front extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 65 Egremont Drive Earley Wokingham RG6 3BS
Householder application for the proposed erection of a two-storey rear extension, a part single-storey side extension and the conversion of the existing garage, with associated fenestration, following
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 47 Meadow Road Earley Wokingham RG6 7EX
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 231118 to change the fenestration, size and layout of the single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 5 Linden Road Woodley Wokingham RG5 3QT
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0003-1951 T1, Silver Birch (W3 on TPO) - Minor crown works to silver birch tree in front garden. Selective reductions of branches on the Northeast side t
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-04
View full details - - 15 The Crescent Earley Wokingham RG6 7NW
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with associated rear-facing fenestration alterations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - 13 Raggleswood Close Earley Wokingham RG6 7LH
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front extension to form a guest room and porch, alongside the conversion of the existing garage to habitable accommodation with ass
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-07-19
View full details - - 15 The Crescent Earley Wokingham RG6 7NW
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 8 Robindale Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 7JR
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-01
View full details - - 9 Robindale Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 7JR
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-06-01
View full details - - 20 Kenton Road Earley Wokingham RG6 7LG
Application to vary condition of planning consent [231850]for the proposed erection of single storey front extension, part single part two storey rear extension, garage conversion to create habitable
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - 93 Silverdale Road Earley Wokingham RG6 7NF
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed insertion of roof lights and 1no. dormer to facilitate conversion of the loft to create habitable accommodation following demolition of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-02-02
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A brief summary of Earley in Berkshire
Earley is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, England. Situated approximately 3 miles southeast of Reading and 4 miles northwest of Wokingham, it forms part of the Reading/Wokingham Urban Area alongside Woodley. With a population of 32,036 recorded in the 2011 Census, Earley encompasses several smaller areas, including Maiden Erlegh and Lower Earley, making it a significant location for local planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 32,640 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.
Earley 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 Earley includes 11 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, Earley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.earley-tc.gov.uk/. 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 Earley
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near Earley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Earley.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Earley were full planning applications (14), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 56 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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