Lower Earley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Earley, Berkshire.
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About Lower Earley
Lower Earley, a suburb of Earley in Berkshire, England, is characterized by its predominantly lower-density residential environment along the northern banks of the River Loddon. This area experienced significant growth through extensive development in the late 20th century and features a district centre that includes a supermarket, making it a focal point for local amenities and services.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley
- LSOA: Wokingham 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Earley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Earley.
- 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 Lower Earley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Lower Earley.
- - 62 Cannock Way Earley Wokingham RG6 4EF
Householder application for the proposed erection of a front-facing dormer window and change to first floor layout to form a bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-03
View full details - - 39 Cannock Way Earley Wokingham RG6 4EF
Householder application for the proposed front porch extension and side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 33 Sellafield Way Earley Wokingham RG6 3BT
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front and rear extension plus garage conversion to create habitable accommodation along with changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Land adjacent to 33 Swepstone Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3EZ
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 383/1988, AREA 1 T1, Oak â Cut back overhanging branches to create 2m clearance from no. 33 Swepstone Close.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 33 Swepstone Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3EZ
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 383/1988 T3, Oak â Cut back overhanging branches to create 2m clearance from no. 33 Swepstone Close.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 36 Ledran Close Earley Wokingham RG6 4JF
Householder application for proposed erection of single storey rear extension and demolition of existing conservatory, part garage conversion and insertion of new fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 11 Felixstowe Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3UF
Householder application for the proposed conversion of existing storage building to habitable accommodation plus insertion of 1no. roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 58 Bridport Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3DG
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single story front extension and single story rear infill extension, and garage conversion to create habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-08-24
View full details - - 30 Knossington Close Earley Wokingham RG6 4EU
Householder application for the proposed alterations to the front to include the erection of a dormer to facilitate a new bedroom within the existing roof space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Liberty House Strand Way Earley Wokingham RG6 4EA
Full planning permission for the erection of 3no. two storey buildings each comprising of six apartments (18 in total), together with associated ancillary development, hardstanding, landscaping and fo
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 6 Ledran Close Earley Wokingham RG6 4JF
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 24 Swepstone Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3EZ
Householder application for the proposed single storey rear extension, side infill extension and the addition of a porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - 16 Gosforth Close Earley Wokingham RG6 3BP
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - 43 Hawkedon Way Earley Wokingham RG6 3AP
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension with 1no. roof lantern following demolition of existing utility outbuilding, garage conversion to create habitable a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-04-30
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A brief summary of Lower Earley in Berkshire
Lower Earley, a suburb of Earley in Berkshire, England, is characterized by its predominantly lower-density residential environment along the northern banks of the River Loddon. This area experienced significant growth through extensive development in the late 20th century and features a district centre that includes a supermarket, making it a focal point for local amenities and services.
Property prices in Lower Earley show an average sale price of £403,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Earley a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Earley 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 Lower Earley includes 10 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 Lower Earley
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Lower Earley. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lower Earley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Lower Earley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Earley were full planning applications (11), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 21% 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, 49 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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