Land West of Old Wokingham Road, North and South of Easthampstead Road Wokingham

Valid PA/2026/0523 - Observation
Date received
26 May 2026
Date validated
26 May 2026
Type
Observation

Description

Request for Observations for 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