Heathlands, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heathlands, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Heathlands
Heathlands in Berkshire represent a unique shrubland habitat defined by its open, low-growing woody vegetation thriving on free-draining, infertile, acidic soils. These areas are often associated with moorland, which typically occurs in cooler, damper climates at higher elevations, making them significant for local biodiversity and planning considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heathlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heathlands.
- 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 Heathlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Heathlands.
- - 8 New Acres Nine Mile Ride Wokingham Wokingham RG40 3LZ
Full application for the change of use of the land to a mixed use of a residential and caravan site plus erection of a dwellinghouse (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Heathlands Riding Centre Heathlands Road Wokingham RG40 3AS
Full application for the proposed erection of 10no. dwellings with associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking following demolition of existing buildings.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - Squires Garden Centre Heathlands Road Wokingham RG40 3AS
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 213595 dated 14/03/2022. Condition 3. Landscaping. 4. Construction Environment Management Plan.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Kimberdale Heathlands Road Wokingham Wokingham RG40 3AS
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a detached outbuilding to form a home office and games room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-03-02
View full details - - St Sebastian's Playing Field Trust Sports Club, Crown Wood Cricket Club St Sebastians Close Wokingham Wokingham RG40 3XA
Full application for the proposed erection of a two lane enclosed cricket net system
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Sulby Croft Heathlands Road Wokingham RG40 3AR
Householder application for the proposed 2No storey side extension to form triple garage with accommodation above, single storey link extension. Single storey side extension to the rear. 3No Juliet Ba
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-06-25
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A brief summary of Heathlands in Berkshire
Heathlands in Berkshire represent a unique shrubland habitat defined by its open, low-growing woody vegetation thriving on free-draining, infertile, acidic soils. These areas are often associated with moorland, which typically occurs in cooler, damper climates at higher elevations, making them significant for local biodiversity and planning considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Heathlands a particularly low-crime area.
Heathlands 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 Heathlands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Heath Lake 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, Heathlands 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 Heathlands
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Heathlands. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heathlands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Heathlands were tree works (6), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). 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, 3 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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