A consultation is taking place on the expansion of Heathrow Airport, just 20 miles from Bracknell.
A consultation is underway regarding the expansion of Heathrow Airport, located just 20 miles from Bracknell.
Bracknell Forest Council has submitted a response to the airport's consultation.
In local news, a homeowner in Bracknell has received permission to build a workshop and gym at the back of their property.
Additionally, plans for 38 new homes have been approved in the rural area of Finchampstead.
You can find details of each application by entering the reference numbers into the council's planning portal.
Council's response to Heathrow expansion (Bracknell app 25/00019/SCO)
Bracknell Forest Council has responded to the proposal for a third runway at Heathrow. Transport strategy manager Stuart Jeffries stated he had "no comments" but mentioned he would work closely with the Heathrow Strategic Planning Group on upcoming changes to access as the airport expands.
The council supports rail access to Heathrow in its transport strategy.
Workshop and gym approved for home (Bracknell app 25/00395/FUL)
A homeowner on Bay Road in Bullbrook has been granted permission for an outhouse that will serve as a workshop and small gym. Despite Bracknell Town Council's recommendation for refusal due to size concerns, Bracknell Forest Council approved it, concluding it wouldn't negatively impact the neighbours.
Plan for 38 homes in Finchampstead clears hurdle (Wokingham app 241567)
Developers Catesby Strategic Land Ltd & Stonebond Properties have secured permission to build 38 homes east of Longwater Road in Finchampstead. The project was approved at a Wokingham Borough Council meeting in March, pending a section 106 legal agreement, which was signed on September 29.
New tennis court for large estate near River Thames (Wokingham app 251905)
A large estate near the south bank of the River Thames has been granted permission for a replacement tennis court. Holme Farm, located in Aston, includes a main house, a threshing barn, a home office, a studio, and a swimming pool.
James Aldridge, Local Democracy Reporter
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