Sandhurst, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sandhurst, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sandhurst are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sandhurst
Sandhurst, a town and civil parish in the Bracknell Forest borough of Berkshire, is located 32 miles west-southwest of London and just northwest of Camberley. Renowned for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, it also features a significant out-of-town retail hub called "The Meadows," which includes a large Tesco Extra superstore, a Marks & Spencer, and a Next clothing and homeware store. This mix of military heritage and substantial commercial development makes Sandhurst an area of interest for planning applications and community growth initiatives.
Population: 20,373 (2021)
District: Bracknell Forest
Website: https://www.sandhurst.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £481,316 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Bracknell
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 015E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sandhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sandhurst.
- 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 Sandhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Sandhurst.
- - 21 CAVES FARM CLOSE, SANDHURST, GU47 8EA
Proposed first floor dormer to front elevation, relocation of front door and new pitched roof to side projection and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 15 ALBION ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 9BP
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights to front and rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - - HYDER COTTAGE, 1 ST JOHNS ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 9AD
Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 30 HARTS LEAP ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 8EW
TPO20/1966 T1 - Sweet chestnut - located in the front garden. Tree dimensions: Height 15 m, Radial spread 5 m. The proposed work - To re pollard crown back to original pruning points. Tree dimensions:
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 2 OLD WELL HEIGHTS, SANDHURST, GU47 8AB
TPO20/1966 T1: Carefully reduce and reshape by 2-3mts one large Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica). This will include the raising of the crown to 5-6mts from ground level and the removal of all major dead b
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 2 OLD FORGE END, SANDHURST, GU47 9DY
Proposed single storey rear extension, roof lantern and garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 20 NEW ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 8EF
Proposed two storey side extension and canopy to front, following the removal of existing side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 22 HIGH STREET, SANDHURST, GU47 8DY
Prior approval for conversion of an existing barn/stable building into a self-contained residential dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 58 DRAGONFLY CHASE, SANDHURST, GU47 8AE
Proposed loft conversion with roof lights to both sides.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Longdown Lodge Crowthorne Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8PF
TPO 5/1966 - Application to prune 7 trees and fell 1 tree
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 47 Forest End Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8JT
TPO4/1967 - Application to prune 1 tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Stumps Ripplesmore Close Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8PE
TPO5/1966 - Application to prune 3 trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Greenacres Farm 23 Scotland Hill Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8JR
Details pursuant to conditions (05 Further Detailed Drawings) and (06 Rooflights) of planning permission 24/00508/LB.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 1 Saddler Corner Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 9DZ
TPO 397 - Application to prune 1 tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 5 Wellburn Close Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 9BE
TPO 316 - Application to prune 3 trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 24 Scotland Hill Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 8JR
Details pursuant to Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission 22/00829/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 16 Albion Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 9BP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for rear dormer loft conversion with two roof lights to the front roof slope and juliet balcony.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Sandhurst in Berkshire
Sandhurst, a town and civil parish in the Bracknell Forest borough of Berkshire, is located 32 miles west-southwest of London and just northwest of Camberley. Renowned for the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, it also features a significant out-of-town retail hub called "The Meadows," which includes a large Tesco Extra superstore, a Marks & Spencer, and a Next clothing and homeware store. This mix of military heritage and substantial commercial development makes Sandhurst an area of interest for planning applications and community growth initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 20,373 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bracknell Forest district.
Property prices in Sandhurst show an average sale price of £481,316, 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 Sandhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Blackwater Valley SSSI, Sandhurst to Owlsmoor Bogs and Heaths SSSI, Wellington College Bog SSSI and 1 more; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 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, Sandhurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.sandhurst.gov.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 Sandhurst
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Sandhurst. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 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 Sandhurst.
With an average of 106 days, decisions near Sandhurst take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Sandhurst were tree works (15), full planning applications (9), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 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.
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