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Planning in Woodley

Approved
90%
138 of 152 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Woodley in the last 24 months, from Wokingham Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Wokingham Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Woodley

Postcode districts

RG5 131 applications in the last 12 monthsRG6 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wokingham Borough Council

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About Woodley

Woodley is a town and civil parish located in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, just 4 miles east of Reading. It is adjacent to Earley, 2 miles to the west, and is situated 5 miles from Wokingham. The surrounding areas include the villages of Sonning, Twyford, Winnersh, Hurst, and Charvil, making it a strategically positioned location for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 28,848 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wokingham district.

Property prices in Woodley show an average sale price of £442,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Woodley has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodley 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.woodley.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Woodley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 180 planning applications were submitted near Woodley. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (14), outline applications (13).

7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Woodley?
In the last 24 months, 180 planning applications were submitted near Woodley. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Woodley?
The average planning decision time near Woodley is 53 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 Woodley?
The planning approval rate near Woodley is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Woodley?
The most common type of planning application near Woodley is full planning applications, with 24 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Woodley?
You can search and track planning applications near Woodley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.