How long do planning decisions take near The Throat?

The average planning decision time near The Throat is 61 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 The Throat?

The planning approval rate near The Throat is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Throat?

The most common type of planning application near The Throat is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Throat?

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The Throat, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Throat, Berkshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £575,893 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wokingham
Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
LSOA: Wokingham 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Throat.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Throat.

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 The Throat based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near The Throat.

- 17 Holmewood Close Wokingham RG41 4AS
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent 251371 dated 22/08/2025. Condition 4 relates to protection of trees and condition 5 to foundation desi
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-16
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- 161 Finchampstead Road Wokingham RG40 3HD
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 117 Evendons Lane Wokingham Wokingham RG41 4AE
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed loft conversion to include hip to gable rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-04-28
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- 17 Wildcroft Drive Wokingham RG40 3HY
Householder application for the proposed part single storey, part two storey front extension, part garage conversion and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-08-24
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- 8 Russley Green Wokingham RG40 3HT
Householder application for proposed single storey side/rear infill extension, first floor side and rear extension, front dormer extension, alteration to front dormer roof, addition of a front and sid
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-07-11
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- 14 Bradley Drive Wokingham RG40 3HZ
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension to include 1no roof lantern along with changes to fenestration.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-04-19
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- 247 Finchampstead Road Finchampstead Wokingham RG40 3JR
Regulation 14(2) notification for works to protected tree(s) TPO 1896/2022, T5 (Cherry) and T6 (Oak). T6, Oak â Fell and T5, Cherry â Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-03-27
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- 225 Finchampstead Road Wokingham Wokingham RG40 3HS
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 220469 to change cladding and enlarge the single storey front and rear extensions, plus removal of 3 no. lantern rooflights and changes to fe
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-12-13
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- 225 Finchampstead Road Wokingham RG40 3HS
APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 465A/1989, T1 and G1 T1, Lime (Part of G1) â Fell and remove roots where possible. T10, Lime (T1 on TPO) â Fell and remove root system.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of The Throat in Berkshire

The Throat is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.

Property prices in The Throat show an average sale price of £575,893, 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 The Throat a particularly low-crime area.

The Throat 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 The Throat includes 2 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 The Throat

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near The Throat. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near The Throat.

At 61 days on average, decisions near The Throat slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near The Throat were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 14% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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