The Elms Barn, Winkfield Lane, Winkfield, SL4 4QU Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0226 - Prior approval Part 3 Class Q Refused

Proposal

Prior Approval for change of use, conversion of one agricultural barn to class C3 residential use Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Refused
21 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Prior approval Part 3 Class Q
Postcode
SL4 4QU
Received
15 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Winkfield and Warfield East
Parish
Winkfield Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
22 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
21 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Bracknell Forest
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#254 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Bracknell Forest is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #269 out of 296. 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, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #125 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #147 of 296
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #269 of 296
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #263 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
26 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
30 decided
502
Total decisions
53 refused in the year to March 2026