Bracknell Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Bracknell Planning Portal is the official platform for submitting, managing, and tracking planning applications within the Bracknell area. Whether you’re proposing a home extension, residential development, or a commercial project, the portal allows you to upload required documentation, follow the progress of your application, and comment on unrelated proposals during public consultation periods. Local residents can also view planning applications and provide feedback throughout the consultation process.
At Collington Winter Environmental, we provide professional ecological consultancy services for developments in and around Bracknell. Our knowledgeable team supports developers in meeting environmental planning obligations, ensuring proposals comply with local and national policies while helping to minimise delays.
Steps to Submit a Planning Application in Bracknell
- Prepare Your Documents
Before submission, gather essential materials, including completed planning forms (available through Bracknell Forest Council), site plans, architectural drawings, and supporting reports such as ecological assessments, flood risk assessments, or design statements.
- Submit Your Application
Upload your documents via the planning portal. Ensuring completeness and accuracy at this stage is key to avoiding delays.
- Public Consultation
Once submitted, your application enters a consultation period, during which residents and stakeholders can view and comment on your proposal.
- Council Assessment
Planning officers will review your application in line with local policies, including ecological and environmental requirements. You may be asked to revise elements if issues are identified.
- Planning Decision
A decision will be published online. If approved, you may proceed with your development, subject to any planning conditions.
Ecological considerations in planning
Services we offer include:
- Ecology Surveys and Protected Species Assessments – Identifying issues such as bats, nesting birds, or great crested newts, and advising on mitigation.
- Tree & Landscape Surveys – Assessing tree health, root protection areas, and the ecological or visual impact of development.
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Providing accurate BNG calculations using Defra metrics to meet or exceed the 10% net gain requirement.
- Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) – Offering on-site ecological monitoring during construction to ensure environmental compliance.
How can Collington Winter assist?
If you’re planning a development in or around Bracknell, Collington Winter Environmental is here to support you at every stage of the planning process. Our consultation works closely with developers, architects, and planning professionals to ensure that ecological requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
From initial ecological surveys and protected species assessment to post-approval site monitoring, we help navigate environmental regulations, reduce the risk of delays, and improve the chances of planning success. Whether your project involves residential housing, commercial development, or infrastructure work, we tailor our advice to suit your specific needs and site conditions.
To speak with one of our ecological consultants, call 01204 939608, email us at info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or complete our online enquiry form to begin the conversation.
Contact Us
Registered Address
23 Bark Street East, 1st Floor, Bolton, BL1 2BQ
Cambridge Office
Future Business Centre, Cambridge Campus, Kings Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2HY
Leicester Office
Rutland House, 23-25 Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5QQ
Bristol Office
Newminster House, 27-29 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1LT
Telephone
Head Office: 01204 939 608
Dumfries Office: 01387 378208
