Harmans Water, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harmans Water, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Harmans Water are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Harmans Water
Harmans Water is a suburb of Bracknell in Berkshire, previously part of the parish of Winkfield. Named after the now-vanished Harman's Water Lake, the area saw development commence around 1960, making it the fourth and final estate constructed under the original plan for the new town of Bracknell. This historical context may offer valuable insights for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,599 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Harmans Water.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harmans Water.
- 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 Harmans Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
151 planning applications found near Harmans Water.
- - 13 Coningsby Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BE
Proposed conversion of porch into hallway and conversion of garage into habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-12-29
View full details - - PENNYFORD, LARGES BRIDGE DRIVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9AJ
Conversion of log cabin into garages with pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - 27 SYCAMORE RISE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9BU
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 1 PONEYS CLOSE, BROAD LANE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9SJ
T1 - 1 x Redwood at front/side of house -cut back from house to give 2m clearance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - KFC, BAGSHOT ROAD, BRACKNELL, RG12 9SE
Details pursuant to condition 8 (Car park management plan) of Planning Permission 25/00761/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 4 ROBINS GATE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9TA
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed brick boundary wall along the north and west boundaries of the plot.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - AVIGNON, RANELAGH DRIVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9DA
Proposed rear dormer and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 4 ROBINS GATE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9TA
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension and single storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - DARWIN, 2D WOODRIDGE CLOSE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9QY
Proposed single-storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 10 WOODRIDGE CLOSE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9QX
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00052/FUL for the demolition of existing conservatory, shed and porch, erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - AVIGNON, RANELAGH DRIVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9DA
Proposed gable roof, removal of chimney, changes to fenestration, render to front elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 10 WOODRIDGE CLOSE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9QX
Application for non-material amendment to 25/00052/FUL for demolition of existing conservatory, shed and porch. Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, front porch and par
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - SPRING GROVE, RANELAGH DRIVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9DA
T22 (lime) has thin branches at ground level (under 1m) from previously removed limbs which is starting to encroach on the roadway. T21(lime) has a small number of very thin branches close to the grou
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - KFC, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 9SE
Section 73 application to vary Conditions 24 (hours of use) and 30 (night-time barriers) of planning permission 02/01266/FUL for the Erection of new two storey restaurant with drive through facilities
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 4 Buccaneer Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9RG
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed conversion of the loft to habitable accommodation with 1no. rear dormer and 2no. front Velux windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 18 Droitwich Close Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9EQ
TPO726 - Application to prune 1 tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 1 Coningsby Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BE
Section 73 application to vary condition 02 (approved plans) and condition 03 (materials) of planning permission 24/00799/FUL for single storey rear, front and side extensions and first floor side ext
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - Canterville Place Mount Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9HL
TPO 600 - Application to prune 1 tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 1 Coningsby Bracknell Berkshire RG12 7BE
Non-material amendments to the approved scheme relating to the kitchen roof profile, external materials, and minor internal alterations for Planning Permission 24/00799/FUL.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Mallorys Broad Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9BY
Proposed repairs to internal roof frame timbers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-07-09
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A brief summary of Harmans Water in Berkshire
Harmans Water is a suburb of Bracknell in Berkshire, previously part of the parish of Winkfield. Named after the now-vanished Harman's Water Lake, the area saw development commence around 1960, making it the fourth and final estate constructed under the original plan for the new town of Bracknell. This historical context may offer valuable insights for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Harmans Water show an average sale price of £433,599, 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 Harmans Water a particularly low-crime area.
Harmans Water has one conservation area within its boundaries: Easthampstead. 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 Harmans Water includes 8 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, Harmans Water 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 Harmans Water
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Harmans Water. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Harmans Water.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Harmans Water were full planning applications (22), tree works (19), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 15 medium-scale applications, 76 smaller schemes were submitted.
21 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (24% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 44 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.