Ruscombe, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ruscombe, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ruscombe are administered by Wokingham Borough Council. View the full Wokingham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ruscombe
Ruscombe is a village and civil parish located to the east of Twyford in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. This quaint area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,116 (2021)
District: Wokingham
Website: http://www.ruscombeparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ruscombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ruscombe.
- 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 Ruscombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Ruscombe.
- - 4 St James Close Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9LJ
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1782/2021, AREA 1 T1, Ash - Remove 1 no. low limb over the shed, 1 no. low limb growing through the Silver Birch and 1 no. secondary limb growing over th
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 16 Northbury Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9LQ
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 260051 to allow minor modifications to the internal wall positions and layout, minor amendments to the size and arrangement of the front door
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Millgate House Ruscombe Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9JT
Full application for the proposed creation of a new direct pedestrian access route from adjoining highway (Millgate Court) into curtilage of the site.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Millgate House Ruscombe Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9JT
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed changes to fenestration to north elevation at ground floor level, plus installation of concrete path.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 7 St James Close Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9LJ
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, alterations to roof including the insertion of a front canopy roof, plus part garage conversion to create habitable
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - Walnut Cottage Ruscombe Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9JN
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-25
View full details - - 2 Ruscombe Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9JS
Application for Listed Building consent for the proposed connection of replacement picket fence to side wall of the Listed Building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - St James' Church Church Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9UD
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Ruscombe House Ruscombe Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9JL
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 231/1983, T1 T1, Atlantic Cedar - Reduce lower lateral branches which extend east over neighbouring gardens by approx. 2.5-3m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 2 Ruscombe Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9JS
Notification for works to trees in a Conservation Area T1, Sycamore - Section fell T2, Small Yew - Crown lift to approximately 1.8m â 2m, by removing secondary growth only where possible. T3, Larger
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 137 London Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9HA
Application to vary condition 2 of planning consent 250295 for the proposed single-storey front extension, single-storey rear extension, and roof alterations to include hip to gable extensions, one fr
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 17 St Michaels Court Twyford Wokingham RG10 9UF
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 538/1990, T2 T2, Beech â Crown reduction by 3m in spread and 3-4m in height; crown lift by 3m to 5m; remove deadwood.
Status: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-15
View full details - - Hilltop Yard Crest Close RG10 9BQ
Full application for the proposed change of use of existing office to 1no. dwelling, including the erection of a single storey front and rear extension and partial side demolition with the insertion o
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - Rusken Ruscombe Lane Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9JN
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single-storey front and side extension, alongside the conversion of the existing integral garage to habitable accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 100 London Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9HH
Householder application for the erection of a single-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension, garage conversion to create habitable accommodation, erection of a front bay window and removal
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 83 London Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9EL
Householder application for the proposed erection of single-storey rear extension with 1no. lantern rooflight and solar panels following demolition of existing conservatory, construction of rear exter
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 11 Kibblewhite Crescent Twyford Wokingham RG10 9AX
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory plus changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 2 Ruscombe Road Twyford Wokingham RG10 9JS
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 242661 dated 27.03.2025. Condition 3 relates to full working details of windows and external doors and
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - 40 Kibblewhite Crescent Twyford Wokingham RG10 9AX
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1432/2012, T1 T1, Sycamore â Excavation within RPA to a depth of 150mm to enlarge concrete slab.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 85 New Road Ruscombe Wokingham RG10 9LN
Householder application for proposed single storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-04-15
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A brief summary of Ruscombe in Berkshire
Ruscombe is a village and civil parish located to the east of Twyford in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire. This quaint area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,116 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ruscombe a particularly low-crime area.
Ruscombe 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 Ruscombe includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Ruscombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ruscombeparishcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Ruscombe
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Ruscombe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ruscombe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ruscombe were full planning applications (3), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 6% 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, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 21 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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