How long do planning decisions take near Wraysbury?

The average planning decision time near Wraysbury is 67 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 Wraysbury?

The planning approval rate near Wraysbury is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wraysbury?

The most common type of planning application near Wraysbury is outline applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wraysbury?

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Wraysbury, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wraysbury, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wraysbury are administered by Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead. View the full Royal Borough Of Windsor And Maidenhead planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wraysbury

Wraysbury is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, England, just 18 miles west of London. Nestled on the eastern bank of the River Thames, it lies under the flight path of London Heathrow Airport, making it a relevant location for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments. The village, originally part of Buckinghamshire, became part of Berkshire in 1974, and is adjacent to the Wraysbury Reservoir, which is managed by the Spelthorne district of Surrey.

Population: 4,378 (2021)

District: Windsor and Maidenhead

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £457,204 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Spelthorne
Parliamentary constituency: Spelthorne
LSOA: Spelthorne 002D

Crime Statistics

10 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 5
public-order: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wraysbury.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wraysbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Wraysbury.

- 94 And Land At 94 And Woodland To The Rear of 94 Welley Road Wraysbury Staines
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the existing use of the outbuilding as a self-contained dwelling (Use Class C3) is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 94 And Land At 94 And Woodland To The Rear of 94 Welley Road Wraysbury Staines
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the existing use of the lane and adjoining land as residential curtilage in association with the outbuilding is lawful.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-10-28
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- 9 Douglas Lane Wraysbury Staines TW19 5NF
Single storey rear extension no greater than 6.00m in depth, 3.36m high with an eaves height of 2.95m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2023-10-06
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A brief summary of Wraysbury in Berkshire

Property prices in Wraysbury show an average sale price of £457,204, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 10 crimes reported in the Wraysbury area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Wraysbury 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 Wraysbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wraysbury & Hythe End Gravel Pits SSSI, Wraysbury No. 1 Gravel Pit SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South West London Waterbodies; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: South West London Waterbodies. 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 Wraysbury

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Wraysbury. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 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 Wraysbury.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Wraysbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wraysbury were outline applications (11), full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (5).

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.

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