Planning progress has been recorded on major housing proposals that will shape the edge of Bracknell and Wokingham boroughs. Most immediately, detailed elements of the Beaufort Park scheme have been approved by Bracknell Forest Council, while separately a sizeable extension to the South Wokingham Strategic Development Location (SDL) has drawn formal objection from Crowthorne Parish Council.
Technical approvals for Beaufort Park
The project known as Beaufort Park — one of the larger forthcoming residential schemes in the area — has seen authorisation of key technical matters. The approvals relate to footpaths, cycleways and the positioning of homes in relation to an existing pipeline on the site. Proposals for cycle storage, including sheds, garage-based facilities and lockers for flats, were also agreed.
The development will deliver 226 homes on parkland to the south of a recently completed housing phase known as The Evergreens, itself built on the site of a former office building. The scheme requires the removal of a tree plantation to make way for the housing.
Objection to large SDL extension
A separate application concerns an extension to the South Wokingham SDL that would be sited between Easthampstead Road and Old Wokingham Road, within the Wokingham Without parish boundary. The proposal carries the potential for up to 850 homes, plus a primary school and associated infrastructure.
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Crowthorne Parish Council’s planning committee lodged a formal objection, citing concerns about the capacity of local roads among other issues. The parish has used both Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough planning references in its response.
What else has moved in the planning pipeline
Other recent decisions in the area include permission for a commercial building to replace an unused car park near Bracknell town centre. Residents and interested parties are able to view the full planning documents by visiting the relevant council planning portals and searching the application references.
- Beaufort Park approvals: footpaths, cycleways, pipeline proximity, cycle stores
- SDL extension: up to 850 homes, primary school proposed; parish council objection
- Other: commercial redevelopment approved near Bracknell town centre
| Scheme | Location | Key update |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Park | Parkland between Bracknell and Crowthorne | Details approved for 226 homes (cycle/footpath/pipeline measures) |
| South Wokingham SDL Extension | Between Easthampstead Rd & Old Wokingham Rd | Proposal for up to 850 homes; parish council objection lodged |
For residents, the unfolding decisions highlight recurring tensions between the boroughs’ housing ambitions and the capacity of local infrastructure. Those wishing to scrutinise the planning submissions can view them by entering the application references on the Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough planning portals.
Continued scrutiny of transport impact assessments and mitigation measures will be important as these proposals proceed through the planning process. Local authorities must balance delivery of new homes with the practical demands on roads, schools and other services — matters that have already prompted formal opposition from parish representatives.
