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Planning in Spencers Wood

Approved
91%
50 of 53 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Spencers Wood

Postcode districts

RG7 478 applications in the last 12 monthsRG2 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wokingham Borough Council

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About Spencers Wood

Spencers Wood is a village located in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, just 4 miles south of Reading. It shares its northern boundary with the village of Three Mile Cross and both are encompassed within the civil parish of Shinfield, making it a key area for planning applications in the region.

The area around Spencers Wood has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spencers Wood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Spencers Wood, 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, 60 planning applications were submitted near Spencers Wood. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (6), amendments (5). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spencers Wood?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Spencers Wood. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Spencers Wood?
The average planning decision time near Spencers Wood is 70 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 Spencers Wood?
The planning approval rate near Spencers Wood is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Spencers Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Spencers Wood is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spencers Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Spencers Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.