Whitley Wood, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitley Wood, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitley Wood are administered by Wokingham Borough Council. View the full Wokingham Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitley Wood
Whitley Wood is a residential suburb located to the south of Reading in Berkshire, England. Known for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to local amenities, the area offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential development and community services. Its strategic location makes it an appealing choice for those looking to invest in the Reading area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley
- LSOA: Wokingham 012I
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitley Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitley 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 Whitley Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Whitley Wood.
- - Shinfield Park Whitley Wood Lane Shinfield Wokingham RG2 9FW
Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 250415 dated 14/10/25. Condition 12 relates to a Parking Management Strategy.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 64 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8NW
SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 3 ALANDALE CLOSE, READING, RG2 8JP
Proposed Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 41A BLANDFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8RG
Conversion of existing garage into habitable living space, relocation of the principal house entrance, and associated external alterations Including re-cladding of existing dormer and infilling of exi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Shinfield Park Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9FW
Submission of details to comply with the following condition of planning consent 250415 dated 14/10/2025. Condition 6 and 16 refers to Gabion Walls and Detailed Landscape Conditions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 5 HATCHWAY, READING, RG2 8LF
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - GARDEN OF 80 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JE
Change of use of rear garden of No.80 from residential (C3) to a mixed use (sui generis) residential and childcare nursery with the erection of two outbuildings used to accommodate 15 FTE childcare sp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 83 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8HY
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 1 WINTON ROAD, READING, RG2 8HH
Proposed two-storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 255-257 , Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8LE
Construction of a single-storey rear extension to No. 257 following demolition of the existing portacabin, change of use of ground floor to No. 255 to provide additional doctors' surgery accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Shinfield Park Whitley Wood Lane Shinfield Wokingham RG2 9FW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 250415 for the following: changes to floorspace schedule and elevations for all units; introduction of external plant compounds; revision of
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 28 Woodside Way Shinfield Wokingham RG2 8SX
Application for the prior approval of the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, for which the maximum height would be 3.40
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 148 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JS
Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversion, open porch roof and front boundary wall.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 15 FOXHAYS ROAD, READING, RG2 8ND
Rear extension measuring 4.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 2.9m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Tow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 1 FALMOUTH ROAD, READING, RG2 8QR
SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Land lying to the East Side of Whitley Wood Road Off Mitford Close Shinfield RG2 8JQ
Full application for the proposed erection of 4 no. dwellings in two semi-detached blocks with associated amenity space, landscaping, parking and access, plus works to the adopted highway and relocati
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 126 Blandford Road, Reading
Proposed 1 No. 5 bed House Following Demolition of 3 No. Flats (Part Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 17 HEATHERDEN CLOSE, READING, RG2 8SB
Children's playroom in rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 40 GREENFIELDS ROAD, READING, RG2 8SF
Proposed new outbuilding to the rear of the garden forming a gym room / play room with store room ancillary to the main dwellinghouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Shinfield Park, Whitley Wood Lane Shinfield, Wokingham,, RG2 9FW
Full application for the proposed redevelopment of site for flexible employment use (Use Class E(g)(ii)-(iii)/B2/B8) together with servicing areas, parking, landscaping and other associated works, inc
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-02-27
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A brief summary of Whitley Wood in Berkshire
Whitley Wood is a residential suburb located to the south of Reading in Berkshire, England. Known for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to local amenities, the area offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in residential development and community services. Its strategic location makes it an appealing choice for those looking to invest in the Reading area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Whitley Wood a particularly low-crime area.
Whitley 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 Whitley Wood 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitley 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 Whitley Wood
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Whitley Wood. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Whitley Wood.
The average decision period of 71 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 Whitley Wood were full planning applications (22), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 15 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 25 applications
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