How long do planning decisions take near Woodlands?

The average planning decision time near Woodlands is 49 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 Woodlands?

The planning approval rate near Woodlands is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodlands?

The most common type of planning application near Woodlands is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodlands?

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Woodlands, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodlands, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodlands are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: South Oxfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
LSOA: South Oxfordshire 019B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodlands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

56 planning applications found near Woodlands.

P26/S2366/LB - 86 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BT
Façade treatment proposals encompassing removal of cementitious mortar, repointing, repair to RWP, replacement of spalled masonry, cleaning of masonry.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-16
P26/S2230/A - Royal House 51 Station Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AT
Display of non-illuminated advertisements on freestanding V-board (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
P26/S2229/FUL - Royal House 51 Station Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AT
Erection of freestanding V-board structure (retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Minor Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-11
- The Pavilion Matson Drive Remenham Wokingham RG9 3HB
Full application for the proposed installation of safety netting to the boundary of the cricket ground and Remenham Lane along with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-06-09
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P26/S1617/HH - 27 Hamilton Avenue Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SH
Replacement and enlargement of existing single storey extension and addition of garden shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-03
P26/S1597/HH - 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
P26/S1598/LB - 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension, including internal alterations to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other Development | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-06-02
- Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to allow the amendment of the size and location of roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-05-19
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- 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 9 Norman Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1SG
New roof profile and floorplan to existing extension, including internal alterations to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-05-08
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- Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to amend the quantity, size and position of rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-17
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- Bird Place Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LN
Householder application for the proposed removal of the existing conservatory, repair and reinstatement of the curtilage-listed wall, erection of a single-storey boathouse with attached store/workshop
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-04-09
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- 33 Queen Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AR
Proposed second floor dormer window construction replacing existing velux window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Toll Gate Cottage Henley Bridge Henley On Thames Wokingham RG9 2LW
Application for non-material amendment to planning consent 222975 to allow the amendment of the size and location of eastern elevation roof lights.
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Brakspear Mews 45 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Installation of electrical vehicle charging points in car park
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Magdalen Orchard, Wharfe Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2LL
G1 14x Conifer trees Fell to ground level. Mix of Lawson Cypress and Leylandii. The two larger conifers are causing damage to the fence which needs to be replaced, please see pics. 2x Ash trees with A
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Hamilton House, 33 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP
T1 - Silver Birch - Carefully carry out formative pruning works to create a smaller crown template reducing the vertical. profile of the tree by up to 3ms and the lateral spread by up to 1m where requ
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-29
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- 33 Queen Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1AR
T1 early mature Silver Birch, possibly self seeded, its position close to the wall is causing physical damage and requires removing to prevent further damage. Carefully dismantle tree in sections to g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 27 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground f
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 27 New Street Henley-on-Thames RG9 2BP
Demolition of single storey cloakroom/plant room and construction of proposed single storey garden room extension to kitchen range. Also, replacement first floor shower room enclosure and new ground f
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: South Oxfordshire | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Woodlands in Berkshire

Woodlands is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodlands a particularly low-crime area.

Woodlands has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Henley, Reading Road, Fawley Court, Henley, St Mark's Road, Henley, Main. 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 Woodlands includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harpsden Wood SSSI, Temple Island Meadows SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. 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, Woodlands 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 Woodlands

In the last 24 months, 110 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Woodlands maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Woodlands were full planning applications (34), tree works (20), amendments (8). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 79 smaller schemes were submitted.

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: 69 applications
Refused: 10 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 28 applications

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