Knowl Hill, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Knowl Hill, Berkshire.
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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 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
3 planning applications found near Knowl Hill.
- - 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 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
View full details - - 28 Choseley Road Knowl Hill Reading RG10 9YT
Single storey rear extension no greater than 4.00m in depth, 3.56m high with an eaves height of 2.71m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-09-19
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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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Knowl Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 68 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 (2), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.