Owlsmoor, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Owlsmoor, Berkshire.
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About Owlsmoor
Owlsmoor is a residential suburb located within Sandhurst, Berkshire, and is part of the Sandhurst civil parish. Its proximity to Sandhurst makes it a notable area for planning applications, with ongoing developments that could impact local infrastructure and community services.
District: Sandhurst
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £454,598 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Owlsmoor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Owlsmoor.
- 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 Owlsmoor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Owlsmoor.
- - 8 ROOKWOOD AVENUE, OWLSMOOR, SANDHURST, GU47 0TW
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed partial garage conversion and wall removal.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 248 College Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0RJ
Silver birch - request to remove tree 4 conifers - request to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Land rear of Millgarth, The Hill, Charing
Variation of conditions 19 (Walls and Fencing) & 22 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PA/2024/1970 for amendments to materials, car barns and plan references to allow for changes to landscaping
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Woodlands Court Wadham Owlsmoor Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0UW
TPO 29A - Application to prune 8 trees and fell 1 tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 1 Wadham Owlsmoor Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0UU
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 1 Peterhouse Close Owlsmoor Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0XD
Proposed garage conversion and extension to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2023-06-23
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A brief summary of Owlsmoor in Berkshire
Owlsmoor is a residential suburb located within Sandhurst, Berkshire, and is part of the Sandhurst civil parish. Its proximity to Sandhurst makes it a notable area for planning applications, with ongoing developments that could impact local infrastructure and community services. It sits within the Sandhurst district.
Property prices in Owlsmoor show an average sale price of £454,598, 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 Owlsmoor a particularly low-crime area.
Owlsmoor has one conservation area within its boundaries: RMA (Former) Staff College and London Road, Camberley. 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 Owlsmoor includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Valley SSSI, Sandhurst to Owlsmoor Bogs and Heaths SSSI, Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 3 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Owlsmoor 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 Owlsmoor
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Owlsmoor. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Owlsmoor may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Owlsmoor were full planning applications (4), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.