Little Heath, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Heath, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Little Heath are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Heath
Little Heath is a village located near Tilehurst in West Berkshire, England, and shares borders with Reading and its wider borough. This proximity to urban areas makes it a relevant consideration for planning applications, as development in Little Heath may impact or be influenced by the surrounding communities.
District: Tilehurst Without
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Heath.
- 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 Little Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Little Heath.
- 26/01475/PASSHE - 24 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
Proposed single storey rear extension up to 5m depth with a gable roof and roof lights. Measurements: Extend beyond the rear wall - 5m, height -3.80m and height at the eaves 2.30m.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 24 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
Proposed single storey rear extension up to 5m depth with a gable roof and roof lights. Measurements: Extend beyond the rear wall - 5m, height -3.80m and height at the eaves 2.30m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/01404/TPW - 13 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH
1. Conifer Hedgerow of approx 7 trees: On the left hand side of the garden. 272cm tall x 690cm long and 175cm width. Cut them down. 2. Hedgerow of Conifer Trees: roughly 290cm tall. Trim them thinner
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 13 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH
1. Conifer Hedgerow of approx 7 trees: On the left hand side of the garden. 272cm tall x 690cm long and 175cm width. Cut them down. 2. Hedgerow of Conifer Trees: roughly 290cm tall. Trim them thinner
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/01350/COND - 49 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage) of planning permission 25/02953/HOUSE: Two storey side extension, single storey rear and alterations to car parking.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/01376/TPW - 15B Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG
4 x Aspen: Pollard to 2 metres with a view to coppicing to stool level in the following few years
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 15B Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG
4 x Aspen: Pollard to 2 metres with a view to coppicing to stool level in the following few years
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 49 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage) of planning permission 25/02953/HOUSE: Two storey side extension, single storey rear and alterations to car parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/01134/HOUSE - 3 Childrey Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 5EA
Proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - 49 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage) of planning permission 25/02953/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL
Two storey side, single storey rear extension and alterations to parking to include dropped kerb
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 94 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LT
Change existing canopy design from flat roof to a hipped canopy. Extend existing drop kerb by 2.6 m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 12 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
Adding a single storey above existing extension to create a two storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 12 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH
T1 - Silver birch (Betula pendula): Approx. Diameter at 1.5m - 0.4m, Approx. Height - 12m, Approx. Crown Spread Diameter - 11m Crown Reduction - Reduce height by up to 2m and lateral spread on all sid
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 144A CHAPEL HILL, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5DF
Existing use of garage as a residential studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 62 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
Part two-storey part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, front porch extension and associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 99 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LF
First floor side and rear extension and alterations to parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 49 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LB
Two storey side extension, single storey rear and alterations to car parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-25
View full details - - Crevan Beals Lane Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UD
Retrospective application for Airconditioning unit to west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 9 Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG
T.1 Oak (M) and T.2 Oak (M C)- Re pollard at previous pollard knuckles, leaving 25-50mm stubs to aid regrowth. Reasons for the proposed works are listed and numbered below 1. The proposed works will h
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-10
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A brief summary of Little Heath in Berkshire
Little Heath is a village located near Tilehurst in West Berkshire, England, and shares borders with Reading and its wider borough. This proximity to urban areas makes it a relevant consideration for planning applications, as development in Little Heath may impact or be influenced by the surrounding communities. It sits within the Tilehurst Without district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Little Heath 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 Little Heath includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pincent's Kiln SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Little Heath 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 Little Heath
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Little Heath. Of these, 75% 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 Little Heath.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Little Heath slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Heath were full planning applications (22), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 39 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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