Sulham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sulham, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Sulham
Sulham is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England. It is bordered by the larger village of Tidmarsh to the west and Tilehurst to the east, sharing a grouped parish council with Tidmarsh, making it a key area for local planning applications and community developments.
Population: 70 (2021)
District: West Berkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sulham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sulham.
- 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 Sulham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Sulham.
- - Sulham Estate Sulham Farm Nunhide Lane Sulham Reading RG8 8EQ
Replacement of roof coverings on the front (eastern) range, northern cross-wing and single-storey southern range with plain tiles and removal of chimney stack at rear; Like-for-like replacement of sin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Sulham Estate Sulham Farm Nunhide Lane Sulham Reading RG8 8EQ
Replacement of roof coverings on the front (eastern) range, northern cross-wing and single-storey southern range with plain tiles and removal of chimney stack at rear; Like-for-like replacement of sin
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Box Cottage Sulham Lane Sulham Reading RG8 8EA
A ground mount solar PV system with battery storage to the rear of the property in his back field.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Sulham in Berkshire
Sulham is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England. It is bordered by the larger village of Tidmarsh to the west and Tilehurst to the east, sharing a grouped parish council with Tidmarsh, making it a key area for local planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 70 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sulham a particularly low-crime area.
Sulham 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 Sulham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Sulham 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 Sulham
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sulham. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 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 Sulham.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near Sulham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Sulham were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Tidmarsh planning applications
- Little Heath planning applications
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- Tilehurst planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.