Priestwood, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Priestwood, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Priestwood are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Priestwood
Priestwood is a suburban area located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Bracknell town centre in Berkshire. As part of Bracknell, it offers a blend of residential developments and local amenities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £433,599 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidenhead
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Priestwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Priestwood.
- 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 Priestwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
211 planning applications found near Priestwood.
- - 3 ARLINGTON CLOSE, BRACKNELL, RG42 1YF
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 25/00491/FUL for the amendment of approved plan to relocate side window of toilet, which is on the side elevation, to the rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 102 AMBER HOUSE, MARKET STREET, BRACKNELL, RG12 1PA
Confirmation of compliance with conditions for 102 Amber House, Market Street, Bracknell, RG12 1PA.
Status: Permitted | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 Arlington Close Bracknell Berkshire RG42 1YF
Non material amendment to planning permission 25/00491/FUL to replace the garage door with exterior door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - TIME SQUARE, MARKET STREET, BRACKNELL, RG12 1JD
Test proposal GY
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Columbia Centre Station Road Bracknell RG12 1LP
Prior approval for a change of use from Class E office building to Class C3 to provide 76 residential dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Plot 4 Arlington Square Arlington Square Bracknell Berkshire
Development of site to provide a modern employment unit for class B8 use with ancillary offices, car parking, landscaping, service yard, and ancillary structures, with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 184 Amber House Market Street Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1LQ
Confirmation that all planning conditions in relation to application 15/01035/FUL have been complied with.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Amber House Market Street Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1LQ
Display of 1 no. internally illuminated fascia sign and 1 no. internally illuminated projecting sign (part retrospective).
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Premier Gate Easthampstead Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1JS
Prior approval application for the proposed change of use from Class E (commercial business and service use) to Class C3 (residential) for 18 flats.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Premier Inn Wokingham Road Bracknell Berkshire RG42 1NA
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/00473/FUL for the conversion of part of restaurant into additional hotel bedrooms, changes to fenestration and all
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 8 Arlington Square West Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1PU
Prior Approval application for Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to residential use (Use Class C3) to provide 44 residential units (Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-06-05
View full details - - 7 Arlington Square West Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1PU
Application for prior approval for the proposed change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to residential use (Use Class C3) to provide 67 x residential units (Application for Prior Approval under
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Market Inn Car Park Station Road Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1HY
Change of use of 2 no. car parking spaces for location of food wagon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-04-15
View full details - - 6 Arlington Square West Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1PU
Prior approval application for change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)(i)) to residential use (Use Class C3) to provide 31 residential units (Application for Prior Approval under Schedule 2, Part 3
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Time Square Market Street Bracknell RG12 1JD
Application to fly VE Day 80 flag on an existing pole over period of national celebration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - 5 Arlington Square Bracknell RG12 1WA
Prior approval for change of use from offices (Class E to Class C3) to provide 63 residential units.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 42 Binfield Road Bracknell Berkshire RG42 2AL
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for proposed internal alterations to form kitchen, utility room and WC including changes to the fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Former Bus Station Site Market Street Bracknell Berkshire
Temporary planning permission for a period of 3 years for the change of use of the ground floor commercial unit within Block A (under the original planning consent 21/00707/OUT) to a Sales and Marketi
Status: Permitted | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Pavement O/S Ringside 81 High Street Bracknell Berkshire
Proposed installation of 2 x digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - Fitzwilliam House Skimped Hill Lane Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1LD
Prior approval application for conversion of existing building from commercial (Class E) to residential (Class C3), creating 78 No. new dwellings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-10-22
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A brief summary of Priestwood in Berkshire
Priestwood is a suburban area located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) northwest of Bracknell town centre in Berkshire. As part of Bracknell, it offers a blend of residential developments and local amenities, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Priestwood show an average sale price of £433,599, 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 Priestwood a particularly low-crime area.
Priestwood has one conservation area within its boundaries: Easthampstead. 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 Priestwood includes 13 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Priestwood 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 Priestwood
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Priestwood. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Priestwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Priestwood were full planning applications (20), outline applications (15), tree works (13). Full planning applications account for 26% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (42% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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