Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Reading RG2 9HX

This site has had 2 applications since 2015: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 252498 Awaiting decision

  Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Reading RG2 9HX

  Hybrid planning application (part in full, part in outline) comprising outline application for: up to 2,800 residential units to include up to 100 custom and self-build plots; 2 primary schools (up to 3 forms of entry) to include early years provision and 1 secondary school (up to 12 forms of entry); one District Centre, to incorporate up to 11,000m2 of Class E (Commercial, Business and Service, to include a food store of around 2,500m2), and Class F (Local Community and Learning); one Local Centre, to incorporate up to 2,400m2 of Class E; a Sports Hub to include sports pitches and pavilion space; up to 4,250m2 of further Class E, Class F, and sui generis development to include commercial, health care and public house; associated green infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, play areas, and ecological enhancement measures; 20 gypsy and traveller pitches; drainage and flood alleviation measures to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and engineering measures within Loddon Valley for the River Loddon; associated highway / transport / supporting infrastructure including spine road, pedestrian and cycle connections; associated utilities, infrastructure, and engineering works, including the undergrounding of overhead lines and an electricity substation; up to 0.5ha of land adjoining St Bartholomew’s Church for use as cemetery. All matters reserved other than access, incorporating: access to highways, incorporating: a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Lower Earley Way via a new 4th arm to the Meldreth Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the M4; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the River Loddon; a new vehicular access to the A327 Reading Road, via a new arm to the Observer Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Thames Valley Science Park; Phase 1 of internal roads including pedestrian / cycle routes, associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping. Application includes full permission for the delivery of proposed 40.4 hectares of Suitable Natural Greenspace (SANG), 18.35 hectares of SANG link, and provision of Biodiversity Net Gain measures, the demolition and clearance of buildings and structures at the Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) and at Hall Farm, the demolition of 3 existing dwellings, and the retention of specified buildings at Hall Farm as specified by the applications drawings.

  Submitted 14 Oct 2025

1. 4 Feb 2015

   Received by Wokingham

2. 5 Mar 2015

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 May 2015

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 30 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wokingham granted permission on 22 May 2015, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• Land At Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Reading Wokingham RG2 9HX

  25/02658/OOBC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  61% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

  Hybrid planning application for up to 2,800 residential units, 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school, new District Centre, new Local Centre and Sports Hub with ancillary development (Application Ref 252498) PLEASE NOTE THE DECISION ON THIS APPLICATION IS MADE BY WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

  Awaiting decision Outline 1 doc

• Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Reading RG2 9HX

  252498 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~19 Dec

  Hybrid planning application (part in full, part in outline) comprising outline application for: up to 2,800 residential units to include up to 100 custom and self-build plots; 2 primary schools (up to 3 forms of entry) to include early years provision and 1 secondary school (up to 12 forms of entry); one District Centre, to incorporate up to 11,000m2 of Class E (Commercial, Business and Service, to include a food store of around 2,500m2), and Class F (Local Community and Learning); one Local Centre, to incorporate up to 2,400m2 of Class E; a Sports Hub to include sports pitches and pavilion space; up to 4,250m2 of further Class E, Class F, and sui generis development to include commercial, health care and public house; associated green infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, play areas, and ecological enhancement measures; 20 gypsy and traveller pitches; drainage and flood alleviation measures to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and engineering measures within Loddon Valley for the River Loddon; associated highway / transport / supporting infrastructure including spine road, pedestrian and cycle connections; associated utilities, infrastructure, and engineering works, including the undergrounding of overhead lines and an electricity substation; up to 0.5ha of land adjoining St Bartholomew’s Church for use as cemetery. All matters reserved other than access, incorporating: access to highways, incorporating: a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Lower Earley Way via a new 4th arm to the Meldreth Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the M4; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the River Loddon; a new vehicular access to the A327 Reading Road, via a new arm to the Observer Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Thames Valley Science Park; Phase 1 of internal roads including pedestrian / cycle routes, associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping. Application includes full permission for the delivery of proposed 40.4 hectares of Suitable Natural Greenspace (SANG), 18.35 hectares of SANG link, and provision of Biodiversity Net Gain measures, the demolition and clearance of buildings and structures at the Centre for Dairy Research (CEDAR) and at Hall Farm, the demolition of 3 existing dwellings, and the retention of specified buildings at Hall Farm as specified by the applications drawings.

  Awaiting decision New dwelling Demolition 982 docs

• Centre For Dairy Research, Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9HX

  161173 Submitted 28 Apr 2016 50 yards away

  Application to vary condition 2 of planning consent 152726 for the construction of a new slurry tank and dry cow shed, to allow changes to improve drainage and ventilation, and the removal of condition 4 relating to archaeological work.

  Granted Conditions 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Wokingham RG2 9HX

  150284 Submitted 7 Jul 2015 50 yards away

  Application for Listed Building consent for internal and external works to building to facilitate change of use from agricultural buildings (sui generis) to residential dwelling (C3) use.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 17 docs
  Domestic

• HALL FARM, CHURCH LANE, ARBORFIELD, RG2 9HX (Loddon Garden Village)

  PL/25/1570 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Hybrid planning application 252498 (part in full, part in outline) comprising outline application for: up to 2,800 residential units to include up to 100 custom and selfbuild plots; 2 primary schools (up to 3 forms of entry) to include early years provision and 1 secondary school (up to 12 forms of entry); one District Centre, to incorporate up to 11,000m2 of Class E (Commercial, Business and Service, to include a food store of around 2,500m2), and Class F (Local Community and Learning); one Local Centre, to incorporate up to 2,400m2 of Class E; a Sports Hub to include sports pitches and pavilion space; up to 4,250m2 of further Class E, Class F, and sui generis development to include commercial, health care and public house; associated green infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, play areas, and ecological enhancement measures; 20 gypsy and traveller pitches; drainage and flood alleviation measures to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and engineering measures within Loddon Valley for the River Loddon; associated highway / transport / supporting infrastructure including spine road, pedestrian and cycle connections; associated utilities, infrastructure, and engineering works, including the undergrounding of overhead lines and an electricity substation; up to 0.5ha of land adjoining St Bartholomew’s Church for use as cemetery. All matters reserved other than access, incorporating: access to highways, incorporating: a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Lower Earley Way via a new 4th arm to the Meldreth Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the M4; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the River Loddon; a new vehicular access to the A327 Reading Road, via a new arm to the Observer Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Thames Valley Science Park; Phase 1 of internal roads including pedestrian / cycle routes, associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping.

  Decided Outline 6 docs

• Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield RG2 9HX

  150283 Submitted 7 Jul 2015 50 yards away

  Full application for the refurbishment and conversion of agricultural building (Sui generis) to residential dwellings (C3) use and associated works for landscaping and parking.

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• 261898 Granted

  Bearwood Park Training Ground Mole Road Sindlesham Wokingham RG41 5DB

  Prior approval submission for the proposed installation of 265kW of roof mounted PV panels on the Training Ground building.

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Outline
• 261847 Granted

  11 Rowan Drive Woodley Wokingham RG5 4LN

  Application for the prior approval of the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 5m, for which the maximum height would be 3m and the height of the eaves 3m.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Outline
• 261885 Granted

  Reading & District Indoor Bowls Club Beech Lane Earley Wokingham RG6 5PT

  Prior approval submission for the proposed installation of a 122.2 kWp solar PV system, consisting of 260 x 470W monocrystalline solar panels. The panels will be clamped onto the roof of the Whiteknights Indoor Bowls Club using a low-profile mounting system designed for metal trapezoidal roofs.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 16 Aug 2026 Outline
• 262189 Awaiting decision

  MURRELL HILL GRANGE MURRELL HILL LANE BINFIELD RG42 4BY

  Consultation from Bracknell Forest Council for outline application for the demolition of the single dwelling house and ancillary buildings at Murrell Hill Grange; the erection of up to 160 homes (including affordable homes); provision of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace; the creation of a new vehicular access onto Murrell Hill Lane; and the provision of a pedestrian access, open space, landscaping, SuDS, and other associated infrastructure. All matters reserved except for access.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Outline
• 261846 Granted

  Sonning Quarry Playhatch Road Sonning Eye Playhatch RG4 6TX

  Consultation from Oxfordshire County Council for notice of Submission of Further Information in relation to Application for Planning Permission Accompanied by an Environmental Statement (Regulation 25 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 as Amended).

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Outline