Live Data South East · England

Planning Applications in
Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Bracknell Forest to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

update Last updated: 2 September 2026
verified_user Official council data
bolt Instant results
notifications_active Paid instant alerts
notifications_active

Search Bracknell Forest Planning Applications

Search any Bracknell Forest postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

Planning Application Types in Bracknell Forest

Based on 619 applications tracked between 2025-05-28 and 2026-09-02.

description

Approval of details reserved by a condition

151 applications

24% of all applications

description

Tree Work Application (TRTPO Application)

127 applications

21% of all applications

description

Householder planning permission

103 applications

17% of all applications

description

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

56 applications

9% of all applications

description

Full planning permission

47 applications

8% of all applications

description

Tree 5 Day Notification (TR5 Application)

28 applications

5% of all applications

bar_chart Bracknell Forest Planning Statistics

619
Applications tracked
373
Unique locations
Approval of details reserved by a condition
Most common type
10
Application categories

Data period: 2025-05-28 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026

verified PlanWatch local data

What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Bracknell Forest

PlanWatch currently holds 619 Bracknell Forest planning records across 373 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-05-28 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Approval of details reserved by a condition (151), Tree Work Application (TRTPO Application) (127), Householder planning permission (103).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

Recent Planning Applications in Bracknell Forest

Latest applications submitted to Bracknell Forest council.

PA/2026/0795 2026-09-02

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for loft conversion with rooflights to front and side, additional side facing window and an outbuilding in the rear garden.

23 KING EDWARDS ROAD, ASCOT, SL5 8PD

Valid
PA/2026/0818 2026-09-01

Prior approval for siting and appearance of a new agricultural building on land at Grove Farm House

GROVE FARM, LOWER SANDHURST ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 8JG

Valid
PA/2026/0828 2026-09-01

T1 - 1 x Silver Birch at front of property - reduce the crown by approximately 1-2m pruning back to suitable growth points throughout the crown to maintain the trees natural pendulous form, remove no more than approximately 15-20% of the live crown with the aim of improving the shape and balance, and crown symmetry while retaining the trees amenity value.

7 DIANTHUS PLACE, WINKFIELD ROW, BRACKNELL, RG42 7PQ

Under Consultation
PA/2026/0829 2026-09-01

T1 - 1 x Oak Tree in rear garden - undertake a crown reduction of the Eastern and Northern canopy of the tree by up to 1.5m through selective tip reduction and removal of major deadwood.

23 Shepherds Hill Bracknell RG12 2LS

Under Consultation
PA/2026/0794 2026-08-28

Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed erection of single storey rear extension with rooflight and partial conversion of garage to habitable space.

4 LIGHTNING GROVE, BRACKNELL, RG12 9SN

Valid
open_in_new

Official Planning Portal

View and search planning applications directly on the Bracknell Forest council website.

Visit Bracknell Forest planning portal →

Objecting to a Planning Application in Bracknell Forest

Bracknell Forest Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Bracknell Forest's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Bracknell Forest Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bracknell Forest Planning

How do I check planning applications in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Bracknell Forest. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.
How do I object to a planning application in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
To object to a planning application in Bracknell Forest, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Bracknell Forest council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.
How long does planning permission take in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
Most planning applications in Bracknell Forest are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
You can search and save a postcode for Bracknell Forest in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode.
What planning applications don't need permission in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
Some developments in Bracknell Forest fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Bracknell Forest council before starting work.
Can planning applications affect my property value in Bracknell Forest? expand_more
Planning applications near your home in Bracknell Forest may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.
Free — no card needed

Save a Bracknell Forest postcode to your free PlanWatch account

Free accounts save one postcode in Bracknell Forest so it is ready whenever you want to check what has been applied for nearby. Paid plans add instant email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode.

Free: search plus one saved postcode. We never sell your details, and you can remove your postcode at any time.

Read the planning guides →

Nearby Councils in South East

Explore planning applications in other South East councils.

Planning Guides for Bracknell Forest Residents

Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

Specialist Topics

Common Planning Situations

Data Sources

For local trades

The biggest jobs in Bracknell Forest are announced weeks before anyone is hired

A conservatory, an extension, a re-roof — it starts life on this page as a planning application, weeks before the homeowner picks a firm. PlanWatch reads every application and turns them into a monthly, addressed lead list for exactly one firm per trade per area.

Claim Bracknell Forest for your trade →

£149/month · exclusive per trade, per area · delivered as an addressed mailing list, refreshed monthly