How long do planning decisions take near Riseley?

The average planning decision time near Riseley is 49 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Riseley?

The planning approval rate near Riseley is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Riseley?

The most common type of planning application near Riseley is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Riseley?

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Riseley, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Riseley, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Riseley are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Riseley

Riseley is a picturesque village in Berkshire, situated close to the Hampshire border, approximately 6 miles south of Reading and 8 miles northeast of Basingstoke. The village is conveniently bypassed by the A33 road and falls under the civil parish of Swallowfield, within the Wokingham unitary authority. Historically, Riseley was part of Wiltshire until 1844, when it became incorporated into Berkshire, and it is also notable for lying along the ancient Roman Road known as Devil's Highway.

District: Swallowfield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £442,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
LSOA: West Berkshire 009A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Riseley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riseley.

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 Riseley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Riseley.

- Tollgate West, Stanway Colchester
2No. identical entrance signs located to the east and west of the internal access road and set back from the Tollgate West frontage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Colchester | Date: 2026-03-31
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- The Meadows Trowes Lane Swallowfield Wokingham RG7 1RP
Householder application for the proposed conversion of the existing domestic garage, including changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning approval 253094 dated 02.02.2026. Condition 3 relates to preliminary risk assessment, 5 to asbestos refurbishm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Prior approval submission for proposed conversion of an agricultural building to create 5 no. dwellings, with associated building operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Prior approval submission for the proposed change of use of 2 no. agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use, including partial demolition of both buildings.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-17
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Prior approval submission for proposed conversion of an agricultural building to create 5 no. dwellings with associated works including partial demolition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-12
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 242193 dated 22.10.2024. Condition 3 relates to preliminary contamination risk assessment; 5 to asbesto
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Glasspool Farm Part Lane Riseley Wokingham RG7 1RU
Application to vary condition 4, 5, and 6 of planning consent 232273 for the change of use of land to residential for the proposed erection of 1 no. detached dwelling and garage following demolition o
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-24
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- 1 Norton Road Riseley Wokingham RG7 1SH
Householder application for proposed two storey side extension, two storey rear extension, plus changes to fenestration, following demolition of existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Riseley in Berkshire

Property prices in Riseley show an average sale price of £442,190, 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 Riseley a particularly low-crime area.

Riseley 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 Riseley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanford End Mill and River Loddon SSSI; 13 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 Riseley

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Riseley. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Riseley.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Riseley were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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