Land west of Old Wokingham Road and North and South of, Easthampstead Road, Wokingham, (Proposed SDL Extension).

Valid PA/2026/0391 - Observation
Date received
12 Apr 2026
Date validated
12 Apr 2026
Type
Observation

Description

Hybrid application comprising an outline application with all matters reserved except means of access for a mixed use, residential-led development (up to 850 dwellings)including a neighbourhood centre (Use Classes E), a one-form entry primary school (if required) (Use Class F), public open space, play areas, allotments, drainage and other infrastructure, landscaping and demolition of existing buildings on the site; and a full application for the proposed Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) with associated car parking and landscaping.

Bracknell Forest
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

Bracknell Forest is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #265 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bracknell Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #187 of 292
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #140 of 292
40%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #265 of 292
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #260 of 292
74%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
33 decided
524
Total decisions
72 refused in 2025