Knowl Hill, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knowl Hill, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Knowl Hill are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Knowl Hill
Knowl Hill is a village located in the civil parish of Hurley, Berkshire, approximately 5 miles west of Maidenhead along the A4 road towards Reading. Historically significant, it served as the southern terminus of the Hatfield and Reading Turnpike during the 18th and 19th centuries, providing a vital route for travelers seeking to avoid London's congestion. This strategic position may influence current planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Hurley
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Knowl Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Knowl Hill.
- 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 Knowl Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
313 planning applications found near Knowl Hill.
- - 51 Choseley Road Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YS
Single storey rear extension with flue and single storey side extension following demolition of the existing garage and conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - Walnut Tree Cottage Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YD
Part two storey part first floor extension with 2no. side dormers to southwest elevation and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing element.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - The Bell And Bottle Bath Road Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RX
Details required by Condition 3 (External finish and colour) of planning permission 25/01950/FULL (allowed on appeal) for a Replacement detached outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Seven Stars House Bath Road Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9UR
Consent for structural repairs to the cellar / basement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land To The South of Orchard Springs Star Lane Reading
Application for a technical details consent following an approved permission in principle (24/03099/PIP) for 1no. dwelling (Self Build).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Hill Rise Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YD
New pool, hardstanding and ASHP.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Land To The South of Orchard Springs Star Lane Reading
Application for a technical details consent following an approved permission in principle (24/03099/PIP) for 1no. dwelling (self-build).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - The Bell And Bottle Bath Road Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RX
Replacement detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Orchard Springs Star Lane Reading
Detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 51 Choseley Road Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YS
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed replacement outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - Lower Lovetts Farm Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading
Notification to determine whether prior approval is required for a new agricultural barn. (Building 1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Lower Lovetts Farm Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading
Notification to determine whether prior approval is required for a new agricultural barn. (Building 2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - 19 The Terrace Bath Road Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9XB
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed 2no. front rooflights and 1no. L-shaped rear dormer to accommodate a loft conversion is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-01-16
View full details - - Land To The South of Orchard Springs Star Lane Reading
1no.custom/self build dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - 3 Byeways Close Knowl Hill Wokingham RG10 9YL
Householder application for the proposed erection of a first floor extension, two storey side extension and single storey side and rear extension including replacement garage following demolition of e
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - The Bell And Bottle Bath Road Littlewick Green Maidenhead SL6 3RX
Replacement detached outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-10-16
View full details - - Hill Rise Knowl Hill Common Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YD
Details required by Condition 4 (biodiversity enhancements) of planning permission 23/02653/FULL for a new flat roof to single storey element and dormer on south west elevation, replacement roof, 1no.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 3 Byeways Close Knowl Hill Wokingham RG10 9YL
Application for the prior approval of the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 8.00m, for which the maximum height would be 2.65
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - 3 Byeways Close Knowl Hill Wokingham RG10 9YL
Prior approval submission for the proposed enlargement of the existing bungalow through the erection of 1 no. additional storey to a maximum height of 7.8 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-08-20
View full details - - Land To The North of A4 Bath Road Knowl Hill Reading
Notification to determine whether prior approval is required for an agricultural storage building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-02-27
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A brief summary of Knowl Hill in Berkshire
Knowl Hill is a village located in the civil parish of Hurley, Berkshire, approximately 5 miles west of Maidenhead along the A4 road towards Reading. Historically significant, it served as the southern terminus of the Hatfield and Reading Turnpike during the 18th and 19th centuries, providing a vital route for travelers seeking to avoid London's congestion. This strategic position may influence current planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Hurley district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Knowl Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Knowl Hill 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 Knowl Hill includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Knowl Hill
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Knowl Hill. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Knowl Hill.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Knowl Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Knowl Hill were full planning applications (12), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
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