Skip to content

Planning in Slough

Approved
75%
205 of 256 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Slough in the last 24 months, from Slough Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Slough Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Slough

Postcode districts

SL3 587 applications in the last 12 monthsSL2 528 applications in the last 12 monthsSL1 617 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Slough Borough Council

For home projects and trades

About Slough

Slough is a vibrant town located in Berkshire, England, approximately 20 miles west of central London and 19 miles north-east of Reading. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of the M4, M40, and M25 motorways, it boasts a population of 143,184 as of 2021, contributing to a wider borough population of 158,500. Its accessibility and growth make it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 119,070 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Slough district.

Slough covers an area of approximately 32.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Slough show an average sale price of £426,800, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Slough has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Slough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.slough.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Slough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 326 planning applications were submitted near Slough. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (149), outline applications (80), amendments (12).

11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Slough?
In the last 24 months, 326 planning applications were submitted near Slough. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Slough?
The average planning decision time near Slough is 79 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 Slough?
The planning approval rate near Slough is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Slough?
The most common type of planning application near Slough is full planning applications, with 149 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Slough?
You can search and track planning applications near Slough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.