Hurst, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hurst are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hurst
Hurst is a charming village located within the civil parish of St Nicholas Hurst in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of the M4 motorway, it lies conveniently between Twyford and Wokingham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,059
District: St Nicholas, Hurst
Website: http://www.hurstpc.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst.
- 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 Hurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Hurst.
- - 18 Martineau Lane Hurst Wokingham RG10 0SF
Application to vary conditions 2 and 3 of planning consent 252725 for the proposed erection of a two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch pergola along with changes to f
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 6 Barber Close Hurst Wokingham RG10 0RZ
Application for a non-material amendment to planning permission ref. 250461 to allow the substitution of a window with French doors to the rear elevation serving the master bedroom.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Hurst Village Hall School Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0DR
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed introduction of a permissive footpath across existing land, with no operational development or material change of use, not amounting to dev
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Land at Lodge Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0SG
Full application for the proposed erection of 3 no. detached dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping and creation of a balancing pond.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Peacocks School Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0DR
Application for Listed Building consent for the proposed installation of a log burner to an existing chimney, including replacement of the existing chimney pot with a cowl.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Nightingale Cottage Rosevale Drive Hurst Wokingham RG10 0DQ
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single-storey side extension and fenestration changes to the side and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-19
View full details - - Walnut House and adjacent road verge Sawpit Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0SE
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1790/2021, WOODLAND 1 T1, Ash - Dismantle down to ground level. T2, Horse Chestnut - Crown lift to 4m above ground level; reduce the radial spread overha
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - Peacocks School Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0DR
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1141/2006, T2 T2, Ash â Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-07-07
View full details - - Willowmead Orchard Road Hurst Wokingham RG10 0SD
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent [233138] dated [14/02/2024]. Condition 3a - Arboricultural method statement and Scheme of Works which p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-04-26
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A brief summary of Hurst in Berkshire
Hurst is a charming village located within the civil parish of St Nicholas Hurst in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. Situated approximately 1.5 miles north of the M4 motorway, it lies conveniently between Twyford and Wokingham, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,059. It sits within the St Nicholas, Hurst district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Hurst a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst 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 Hurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lodge Wood & Sandford Mill 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, Hurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hurstpc.org.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 Hurst
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Hurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Hurst take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hurst were listed building and heritage (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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