South Ascot, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Ascot, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Ascot are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Ascot
South Ascot is a picturesque village situated just south of Ascot in Berkshire, nestled down a hill. It is bordered to the west by the serene Kingsride area of Swinley Woods, while the Reading to Waterloo railway line defines its northern boundary. To the east, South Ascot seamlessly merges with the village of Sunninghill, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £746,598 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Bracknell Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidenhead
- LSOA: Bracknell Forest 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Ascot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Ascot.
- 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 South Ascot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
26 planning applications found near South Ascot.
- - St Francis Catholic Primary And Pre-School And St Francis of Assisi RC Church Car Park Coronation Road Ascot
Details required by Condition 7 (Biodiversity gain plan) of planning permission 25/02650/FULL for Demolition of existing school building and the erection of a part single storey, part two storey build
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Woodcote Brockenhurst Road Ascot SL5 9HA
T1 - Scots Pine - Fell, T2 - Sweet Chestnut - Crown reduction by 3-4m leaving a finished height of 18m and spread of 10m (001/2013/TPO).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Cardinals Ride Monks Walk Ascot SL5 9AZ
Details required by Condition 3 (Materials); Condition 5 (PV Panels); Condition 6 (Air Sourced Heat Pump); Condition 7 (Sustainable drainage); Condition 8 (Landscaping); Condition 11 (Biodiversity Enh
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 7 Llanvair Close Ascot SL5 9HX
Details required by Condition (8) (Biodiversity enhancements) of planning permission (25/02930/FULL) for (Raising of the ridge, part two storey part first floor rear/side extension, 1no. side dormer,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - St Francis Catholic Primary And Pre-School And St Francis of Assisi RC Church Car Park Coronation Road Ascot
Details required by Condition 3 (Tree protection), 8 (CEMP), 21 (Drainage) and 22 (Remediation) of planning permission 25/02650/FULL for a Demolition of existing school building and the erection of a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Claremont Whynstones Road Ascot SL5 9HW
Oak tree - Crown reduce (as shown) or remove the tree if there is structural instability. (030/1996/TPO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Verge Adjacent To Oldfields Brockenhurst Road Ascot
(T1) Pine - fell to ground level. (025/1999/TPO).
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - The Old Vicarage All Souls Road Ascot SL5 9EB
Consent for a single storey rear extension, 1 no. side rooflight, alterations to hardstanding
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Stonecroft 1 Friary Road Ascot SL5 9HD
Part garage conversion, 1no. external staircase with balcony, part single part two storey front extension, 3no. front dormers, 1no. rear Juliet balcony, raising of the eaves and ridge, solar panels, a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - South Ascot Recreation Ground Victoria Road Ascot
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed resurfacing of the existing playground and replacement play equipment is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Hare House Horse Gate Ride Ascot SL5 9LS
(T1) Beech - Crown reduce leaving approximately 22m height and 12-13m spread (as shown). (T2) Sweet Gum - Reduce southern low branch approximately 5m to appropriate growth point and provide clearance
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Oldfields Brockenhurst Road Ascot SL5 9HA
T1 - Pine - fell, T2 - Oak - reduce 2 x lowest branches by 3m to leave a finished spread of 10m, T3 - Sweet Chestnut - raise canopy to 4m above ground level, 4 - Robinia - fell, T5 - Robinia - reduce
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Friars Lodge Greyfriars Drive Ascot SL5 9JD
Enlargement of existing roofspace with extension to existing rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - Pine Lodge The Poplars Ascot SL5 9HZ
Non material amendments to planning permission 24/03043/FULL for the relocation of 1no. existing window on first floor south elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Friars Lodge Greyfriars Drive Ascot SL5 9JD
Single storey side extension (part-retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 3 Hurstwood Ascot SL5 9SP
1no. front canopy, part single/part two storey side/rear extension, new roof to existing front bay window, new steps and alterations to fenestration following demolition of existing elements.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 28 Hurstwood Ascot SL5 9SP
(T1)Oak - crown clean and thin regrowth by 10%. (009/1990/TPO).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - 23 Hurstwood Ascot SL5 9SP
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed garage conversion, single storey rear/side extension and alterations to fenestration is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Carabacel Ravensdale Road Ascot SL5 9HJ
Details required by Condition 10 (Landscaping) of planning permission 24/00754/VAR for a variation (under Section 73A) of Condition 12 (Approved Plans) to substitute those plans approved under 22/0038
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - 5 Llanvair Drive Ascot SL5 9HS
Detached double garage and resiting of the existing access.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-07-05
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A brief summary of South Ascot in Berkshire
South Ascot is a picturesque village situated just south of Ascot in Berkshire, nestled down a hill. It is bordered to the west by the serene Kingsride area of Swinley Woods, while the Reading to Waterloo railway line defines its northern boundary. To the east, South Ascot seamlessly merges with the village of Sunninghill, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in South Ascot show an average sale price of £746,598, 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 South Ascot a particularly low-crime area.
South Ascot 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 South Ascot includes 3 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 South Ascot
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near South Ascot. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 South Ascot.
At 60 days on average, decisions near South Ascot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Ascot were full planning applications (17), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Sunninghill planning applications
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