Spencers Wood, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spencers Wood, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Spencers Wood are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 022B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spencers Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spencers Wood.
- 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 Spencers Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Spencers Wood.
- - Springfields Basingstoke Road Spencers Wood Wokingham RG7 1PH
Householder application for the proposed erection of a two storey front extension and a first floor rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory, plus changes to fenestration and r
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Arlington Basingstoke Road Spencers Wood Wokingham RG7 1AE
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, a two-storey side extension over the existing garage, conversion of the existing loft space to create additional ha
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 29 The Square Spencers Wood Wokingham RG7 1BS
Householder application for the proposed erection of part single part two storey side and rear extensions following demolition of existing single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 27 The Square Spencers Wood Wokingham RG7 1BS
Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front/side and rear extensions following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-01
View full details - - 262 Hyde End Road Spencers Wood Wokingham RG7 1DL
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension following demolition of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-05-18
View full details - - 282 Hyde End Road Spencers Wood Reading RG7 1DN
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 213784 to allow the insertion of a dormer window, raising of the annexe roof, alteration to side facing window (gable end) and alteration to
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Spencers Wood in Berkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Spencers Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Spencers Wood 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 Spencers Wood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stanford End Mill and River Loddon SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Spencers Wood
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Spencers Wood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spencers Wood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Spencers Wood were full planning applications (7), amendments (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 20 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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