How long do planning decisions take near Upton?

The average planning decision time near Upton is 65 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 Upton?

The planning approval rate near Upton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Upton?

The most common type of planning application near Upton is full planning applications, with 69 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upton?

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Upton, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upton, Berkshire.

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Planning applications in Upton are administered by Slough Borough Council. View the full Slough Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upton

Upton is a suburb of Slough, located in the Slough district of Berkshire, England. Historically part of Buckinghamshire until the 1974 local government reforms, Upton has evolved from a village into a key area of the town, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the region.

District: Slough

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £426,800 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Slough
Parliamentary constituency: Slough
LSOA: Slough 004B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

88 planning applications found near Upton.

S/21103/000 - Apsley House, 97, Stratfield Road, Slough, SL1 1UN
Planning application for a change of use of ground floor unutilised internal spa
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-07-06
P/20897/001 - 18, Parkside Walk, Slough, SL1 2BL
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-07-06
- Apsley House, 97, Stratfield Road, Slough, SL1 1UN
Planning application for a change of use of ground floor unutilised internal space to create a 1no bedroom 2 person dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-07-06
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- 18, Parkside Walk, Slough, SL1 2BL
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 6no. bedroom, six persons HMO (Use Class C4), plus loft conversion to create habitable accommodation wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-07-06
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P/00072/170 - Akzonobel Decorative Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5DB
S.96a Non-Material Amendment to planning permission P/00072/139 dated 14/08/2024
Status: Undecided | Type: Non Material Amendments | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-29
TEL/2026/21 - 261, LAMP POST DRIVE BY ID 53, O/S, High Street, Slough, SL1 1BN
The installation of two omni-antenna located at a height of 6.1 metres on the ex
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-18
- 261, LAMP POST DRIVE BY ID 53, O/S, High Street, Slough, SL1 1BN
The installation of two omni-antenna located at a height of 6.1 metres on the existing lamp post and ancillary development thereto including 1 no. Base Band Unit (BBU) at a height of 7m on the lamppos
Status: Permitted | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-18
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TEL/2026/22 - 310, LAMP POST DRIVE BY ID 66, O/S, High Street, Slough, SL1 1NB
The installation of two omni-antenna located at a height of 6.1 metres on the ex
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-18
- 310, LAMP POST DRIVE BY ID 66, O/S, High Street, Slough, SL1 1NB
The installation of two omni-antenna located at a height of 6.1 metres on the existing lamp post and ancillary development thereto including 1 no. Base Band Unit (BBU) at a height of 7m on the lamppos
Status: Permitted | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-18
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P/01228/001 - 49, Wellesley Road, Slough, SL1 1UX
Construction of a proposed single storey rear extension to existing dwelling wit
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-16
- 49, Wellesley Road, Slough, SL1 1UX
Construction of a proposed single storey rear extension to existing dwelling with 2no. rooflights and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-16
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- Nash House, Datchet Road, Slough, SL3 7LL
TG1 - Hornbeam x 2 - Encroaching onto property - Would like to crown reduce removing no more than 3m Reason - For routine maintenance purposes
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-15
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P/15003/001 - 25, Dolphin Road, Slough, SL1 1TG
Retrospective application for the retention of hardstanding within the residenti
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-15
- 25, Dolphin Road, Slough, SL1 1TG
Retrospective application for the retention of hardstanding within the residential curtilage associated with No. 27 Dolphin Road, together with the reinstatement of the boundary fence to secure the la
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-12
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- 13, Diamond Road, Slough, SL1 1RT
Prior approval for the proposed change of use from commercial space (Class E) to Dwellinghouse (Class C3) (Ground floor commercial space to be converted to 2no flats, 1no 2 bedroom flat and 1no bedroo
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-08
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F/04389/017 - 13, Diamond Road, Slough, SL1 1RT
Prior approval for the proposed change of use from commercial space (Class E) to
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-08
- Clifton Lodge, 12 Clifton Road, Slough, SL1 1SP
T1 - Conifer - Raise canopy to above the building to allow clearance and also 'top' by 2-3m to reduce the chance of tree from continuing to increase in height and slow root spread. The canopy should a
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-05
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TPC/2026/1 - Clifton Lodge, 12 Clifton Road, Slough, SL1 1SP
T1 - Conifer is now touching the building. Raise canopy to above the building so
Status: Undecided | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-05
P/06917/029 - Upton Grange School, Datchet Road, Slough, SL3 7LR
Listed builing consent for the proposed Internal alterations to first floor room
Status: Undecided | Type: Listed Building Consent | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-06-02
- Coins Building, 11 , St Laurence Way, Slough, Slough, SL1 2EA
Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (Cycle Store and Bin Store) of planning permission F/13973/003 dated 17/03/2026
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Slough | Date: 2026-05-29
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A brief summary of Upton in Berkshire

Property prices in Upton show an average sale price of £426,800, 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 Upton a particularly low-crime area.

Upton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: St Bernard's School, Sussex Place and Clifton Road, Upton Park and Upton Village, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Upton includes 7 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 Upton

In the last 24 months, 185 planning applications were submitted near Upton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Upton.

At 65 days on average, decisions near Upton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Upton were full planning applications (69), outline applications (29), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 49 medium-scale applications, 88 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 13 applications
Refused: 8 applications
Withdrawn: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 159 applications

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