Sunningdale, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sunningdale, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sunningdale are administered by Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead. View the full Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Sunningdale
Sunningdale is a picturesque village and civil parish in Berkshire, situated within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Nestled in the southeast corner of Berkshire, it is surrounded by lush green spaces, including the prestigious Sunningdale Golf Club and Wentworth Golf Club, while its northern edge borders the scenic Virginia Water Lake. This combination of natural beauty and exclusivity makes Sunningdale an attractive area for planning applications.
Population: 5,638 (2021)
District: Windsor and Maidenhead
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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: Windsor and Maidenhead
- Parliamentary constituency: Windsor
- LSOA: Windsor and Maidenhead 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sunningdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sunningdale.
- 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 Sunningdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Sunningdale.
- - 16 Coworth Close Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NR
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed loft conversion, 1no. rear dormer and 2no. front and 1no. rear rooflights and changes to the fenestration are lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Nags Head 28 High Street And Sunningdale Baptist Church High Street Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NG
(T1) (T2) (T) - 3 x Sycamore and (T4) - Sumac saplings - Fell Sycamores to wall height and Fell the Sumac saplings to ground level. (T5) (T6) - 2 x Holly - Reduce by 3m overall, leaving a final height
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Holy Trinity Church Church Road Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NJ
Details required by Condition 2 (New Door Details); Condition 3 (Bin Storage Details); Condition 4 (ASHP Screening Details); Condition 5 (Cycle Parking Details); Condition 6 (Details Of New Surfaces)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Meadow View Bedford Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NP
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed rear dormer is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 18 High Street Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NG
Details required by Condition 3 (External Lighting), 4 (Biodiversity Enhancements), 6 (Bin and Cycle Storage), 11 (ASHP) and 12 (EV Charging) of planning permission 25/02128/FULL for 1no. dwelling wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Meadow View Bedford Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NP
Single storey rear extension no greater than 4.00m in depth, 3.05m high with an eaves height of 2.90m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 18 High Street Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NG
Details required by Condition 5 (BNG Plan and HMMP) and 10 (Construction Strategy and WPP) of planning permission 25/02128/FULL for 1no. dwelling with associated parking, refuse and cycle store.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 17 Parkside Road Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NL
Details required by Condition 1 (Obscure Glazing Scheme) and 2 (Timber Wall Scheme) of planning permission 25/02011/FULL (Allowed on Appeal) for 1no. outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling with st
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Guardians Broomfield Park Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0JS
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed single storey rear extension with canopy, new flat roof, replacement windows to all elevations and new render and timber boarding are lawful
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Old Church House Sidbury Close Ascot SL5 0PD
Oak tree - Dismantle and fell (014/1991/TPO)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Verge Adj To Tudor House Broomfield Park Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0JS
T1 Oak - Undertake Crown reduction and retrenchment pruning to include a reduction on the eastern side by 4.5m and lateral spread by 2m, western stem reduce by 2.7m and lateral spread by 2m and remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Ravenswood 1 Whitmore Lane Ascot SL5 0NS
Replacement detached garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - La Toja 14A High Street Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NB
Garage conversion, single storey front/side extension, single storey side extension, first floor side extension, new mono pitched roof to front elevation, new boundary treatment and alterations to fen
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 17 Parkside Road Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NL
Outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 16 Redwood Drive Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0LW
(T1) London Plane - Reduce height and spread by up to 3.5m, leaving 17m height and radial spread house side 8-9m, pruning back to growth points. (078/1983/TPO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Meadow View Bedford Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NP
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the proposed outbuilding following demolition of existing garage is lawful.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - The Big Cedar London Road Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0JL
(G5) Ash x 2 - remove deadwood and reduce extended western limb growing towards house by 2m inspect suspected cavity at approx 5m on left hand tree; (T6) Oak (overhanging play area) - remove deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 7 Churchfield Cottages Bedford Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NN
Single storey rear extension and first floor rear/side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Broomhall Recreation Ground Broomhall Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0DG
New multi use games area with steel mesh enclosure, floodlights and new pathway following removal of existing equipment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - 6 Churchfield Cottages Bedford Lane Sunningdale Ascot SL5 0NN
Single storey rear extension, widening of driveway, new dropped kerb and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Sunningdale in Berkshire
Sunningdale is a picturesque village and civil parish in Berkshire, situated within the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Nestled in the southeast corner of Berkshire, it is surrounded by lush green spaces, including the prestigious Sunningdale Golf Club and Wentworth Golf Club, while its northern edge borders the scenic Virginia Water Lake. This combination of natural beauty and exclusivity makes Sunningdale an attractive area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,638 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Windsor and Maidenhead district.
Property prices in Sunningdale 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 Sunningdale a particularly low-crime area.
Sunningdale 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 Sunningdale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Windsor Forest and Great Park SSSI, Chobham Common SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 6 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Windsor Forest & Great Park, Thursley, Ash, Pirbright & Chobham; 4 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. 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, Sunningdale 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 Sunningdale
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Sunningdale. Of these, 57% 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 Sunningdale.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Sunningdale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sunningdale were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (10). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 12 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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