Sonning, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sonning, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sonning are administered by Wokingham Borough Council. View the full Wokingham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sonning
Sonning is a picturesque village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Thames, just east of Reading. Renowned for its charming scenery, it was famously described by Jerome K. Jerome in "Three Men in a Boat" as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river," making it an appealing location for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,612 (2021)
District: Wokingham
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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: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sonning.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sonning.
- 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 Sonning based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Sonning.
- - Reading Blue Coat School Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6SU
Works to trees within a Conservation Area and protected by Tree Preservation Order comprising the felling, pollarding, coppicing, crown reductions, crown raising, crown cleaning and pruning of multipl
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Dower House Pearson Road Sonning Reading RG4 6UL
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - Grove Cottage Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UL
SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Yew - Crown reduction. Prune the re-growth from the previous work carried out be up to 2ft of growth. T2, Bay Tree - Crown Reduction. Redu
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - The Old Cottage Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UH
Application for submission of details to comply with Condition 4 (structural repairs method statement) of listed building consent 232278 dated 09/01/2024.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Old Cottage Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UH
Application for Listed Building consent for the proposed demolition/removal of a single storey boiler house extension from the west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 1-4 Furleigh Cottages, Sonning Eye, RG4 6TN
Single storey rear extensions to 4 cottages, following approval of application P25/S0803/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Sonning Court Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR
Householder application for the proposed three storey rear extension to include 2no. balconies following demolition of existing conservatory plus changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Sonning Court Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR
Householder application for the proposed conversion of existing loft to create habitable accommodation plus insertion of 5no. dormers and rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Sonning Court Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR
Householder application for the proposed erection of 1no. single storey detached outbuilding for use as gym plus formation of outdoor pool with associated works following demolition of existing pyrami
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6ST
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed insertion of 1 no. rooflight in the north-facing roof slope of the existing outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - The Old Cottage Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UH
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent (232278) dated 9/1/2024. Condition 4 relating to structural repairs safeguarding special architectural
Status: Rejected | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - The Old House Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR
SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA G1, Conifer Hedge â Cut back top and garden side by 0.5m.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - The Old House Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6ST
SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T005, Holly â Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Reading Blue Coat School Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6SU
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 242561 dated 19/11/2024. Condition 5 relates to the protection of trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - Reading Blue Coat School Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6SU
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 232925 to amend the description to the following: Full application for the proposed erection of a part single, part two storey building for e
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - The Eyot House Sonning Eye RG4 6TN
Insulation of existing roof space and installation of one window to northwest elevation (Amended plans received 24th October 2024, removing proposed rooflights).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - The Eyot House Sonning Eye RG4 6TN
Insulation of existing roof space and installation of one window to northwest elevation (Amended plans received 24th October 2024, removing proposed rooflights).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - Thatched Cottage Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6ST
SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T124, Birch - Crown lift to 3.5m above ground level north. T141, Honey Locust - Crown lift to 3.5m above ground level south and west. T144, We
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Saxon House Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UH
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of PV panels to the roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Sonning in Berkshire
Sonning is a picturesque village and civil parish in Berkshire, England, situated on the banks of the River Thames, just east of Reading. Renowned for its charming scenery, it was famously described by Jerome K. Jerome in "Three Men in a Boat" as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river," making it an appealing location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,612 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.
Property prices in Sonning 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 Sonning a particularly low-crime area.
Sonning has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Sonning Eye. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Sonning 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, Sonning 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 Sonning
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Sonning. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sonning may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sonning were amendments (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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