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Slough Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Slough Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,244Searchable applications
349Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 725 approved or refused records
147Refused applications
578 approved · 147 refused · 48 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 25 Apr 2025 to 2 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 4 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Planning - Council services contact detailsLocal plan Planning policyPre-application advice Pre-application advice for planning
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@slough.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas5 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
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More application records
- This application was decided on 18 Mar 2026, View the decision notice for this application at Planning Search (<a Href ="https://www.sbcplanning.co.uk/decsearch.php">sbcplanning.co.uk</a>)P/00072/169
Submission of details pursuant to condition 23 (BREEAM) of planning permission P/00072/096 dated 19/11/2020 in respect to Phase 1 (Buildings A and B)
Akzonobel Decorative Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5DS
Received 9 Jan 2026 - Registered applicationP/02746/003
Construction of a proposed garage conversion to create habitable space and single storey rear extension to existing dwelling.
5, Alderbury Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 8DQ
Received 7 Aug 2026 - Registered applicationP/15941/005
Construction of a first floor rear extension
1, Fieldhurst, Slough, SL3 8PQ
Received 9 Sept 2026 - Registered applicationP/10076/022
Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (External Materials) of planning permission P/10076/013 (APP/J0350/W/25/3366043) dated 10/06/2026
Manor Farm and land north of Wraysbury Reservoir Poyle Road, Slough, SL3 0BL
Received 30 Sept 2026 - Registered applicationP/21118/000
Lawful development certificate for an existing single storey rear outbuilding for ancillary use
233, Humber Way, Slough, SL3 8SS
Received 30 Jul 2026 - Registered applicationP/01116/013
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed change of use from existing ground floor shop to an Indian restaurant.
342, Farnham Road, Slough, SL2 1BT
Received 26 Jan 2026 - Registered applicationP/09132/002
Construction of a single storey front porch and rear outbuilding for use of office, gym and playroom
23, Springate Field, Slough, SL3 7DH
Received 6 Aug 2026 - Registered applicationP/12422/002
Construction of a proposed loft conversion to create habitable accommodation with rear dormer extension and 3no. rooflights to the front elevation.
158, Trelawney Avenue, Slough, SL3 8RU
Received 10 Jun 2026 - This application was decided on 28 Jul 2026F/04389/017
Prior approval for the proposed change of use from commercial space (Class E) to Dwellinghouse (Class C3) (Ground floor commercial space to be converted to 2no flats, 1no 2 bedroom flat and 1no bedroom & new side window and adjustment to the front door and window)
13, Diamond Road, Slough, SL1 1RT
Received 8 Jun 2026 - Registered applicationP/00755/017
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use within the building to facilitate online automated taxi bookings.
Office 253, 268 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 4DX
Received 23 Mar 2026 - Registered applicationP/07659/004
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey side extension to existing dwelling.
73, St Georges Crescent, Slough, SL1 5PF
Received 5 Jan 2026 - Registered applicationP/13613/007
Construction of a single storey front extension to form porch, part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension to existing dwelling and loft conversion with rooflights.
4 Wood Lane, Slough, SL1 9EA
Received 25 Nov 2025 - Registered applicationP/03766/047
Hybrid planning application for the construction of buildings and associated works for residential dwellings (Class C3); commercial space and children’s nursery (Class E); ancillary car parking, including multi-storey car park, and cycle parking; amenity space; public realm; soft and hard landscaping; and associated highways works (Outline with all matters reserved except for access) and construction of buildings and associated works for residential dwellings (Class C3); co-living (Sui Generis); commercial (Class E); associated plant; ancillary car parking and cycle parking; amenity space; hard and soft landscaping; infrastructure; and associated highways works (Detailed with no matters reserved). The application comprises EIA Development and is accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
North West Quadrant (NWQ), Wellington Street and Stoke Road, Sough, SL1 1DZ
Received 22 Apr 2026 - Registered applicationP/20945/001
Lawful development certificate for a proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and 2no front roof lights and a single storey rear outbuilding for ancillary use.
66, Haymill Road, Slough, SL1 6NF
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Registered applicationP/09477/001
Retrospective application for a single storey side extension, proposed single storey side/rear extension and part first floor rear extension to existing dwelling.
7, Hatton Avenue, Slough, SL2 1NE
Received 2 Feb 2026 - Registered applicationP/20962/000
Construction of 1no 2 bedroom chalet style dwelling to the R/O 60 & 60a Garrard Road
Land R/O 60 and 60a, Garrard Road, Slough, SL2 2QN
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Registered applicationP/04296/025
Planning application for the change of use from existing two storey building (Class B2) to a new motor dealership comprising showroom, workshop, office space, parts storage MOT testing station and ancillary space plus external car parking, used vehicle sales displays, access and manoevring areas.
480, Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6BE
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Registered applicationP/20813/001
Change of Use from a Class C3(a) dwellinghouse to a high quality Supported Accommodation for Young People Class C2.
Naylor Terrace, 4, High Street, Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 0LA
Received 14 Sept 2026 - Registered applicationP/21097/000
Demolition of existing single storey rear projection & detached garage/shed following the construction of a single storey side & rear extension and a part first floor rear extension
70, Dolphin Road, Slough, SL1 1TA
Received 18 Jun 2026 - This application was decided on 15 Jan 2026, View the decision notice for this application at Planning Search (<a Href ="https://www.sbcplanning.co.uk/decsearch.php">sbcplanning.co.uk</a>)Y/20957/000
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, with a maximum height of 3.15m, and an eaves height of 2.99m
32, Cranbourne Close, Slough, SL1 2XJ
Received 4 Dec 2025 - Registered applicationP/21058/000
Construction of a single storey front to form porch, raising of roof to create habitable accommodation with rear dormers and rooflights to the front elevation with internal alterations and changes to fenestration.
2b, Birch Grove, Slough, SL2 1EP
Received 28 Apr 2026 - Registered applicationP/00072/176
Submission of details pursuant to condition 8 (Car Parking Details) of planning permission P/00072/152 dated 30/07/2026
Akzonobel Decorative Paints, Wexham Road, Slough, SL2 5DB
Received 3 Sept 2026 - This application was decided on 18 Jun 2026, View the decision notice for this application at Planning Search (<a Href ="https://www.sbcplanning.co.uk/decsearch.php">sbcplanning.co.uk</a>)Y/13602/002
The erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, with a maximum height of 3m, and an eaves height of 3m
286, Stoke Poges Lane, Slough, SL1 3LL
Received 11 May 2026 - Registered applicationP/20555/001
Construction of a part first floor rear extension with gable pitched roof
33, Bowyer Drive, Slough, SL1 5EB
Received 16 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Slough Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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