Last updated:
18th April 2024
Progress map and further information
Latest news
Reserved matters applications
We have received 14 separate reserved matters applications which fall under the overarching outline planning applications for 3,500 homes. Of the 1,218 homes that have been approved through reserved matters applications, over 550 homes were occupied in March 2020.
Observer Way
The new relief road, Observer Way, opened to traffic in November 2020 and connects the A327 Reading Road to the A327 Eversley Road, taking traffic around the villages of Arborfield and Arborfield Cross.
New District Centre design brief underway
The District Centre design brief has been submitted and is currently under review. This document provides a high level vision of the uses and access into the District Centre adjacent to the Bohunt School.
Progress map and planning applications
To view planning applications, make a note of the application number on the Arborfield Garrison major development progress map and use our planning application search.
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Community forums
Get involved and help us build real communities, not just buildings. We created community forums for each major development area as your way to find out what is happening and to get involved. We haven't been able to hold the forums for awhile, but you can sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with what is happening.
Future development of the borough
With a lot more housing needed in the borough in the years ahead, we are currently working on our blueprint to ensure the new homes are built in the right places and come with the right schools, roads and facilities.
Updated national government policy provides a standard method of calculating the minimum number of homes that each council should plan for. In order to ensure these homes are properly planned, we are updating our Local Plan, which will set the principles of where and how the homes and other development should be provided.
The Local Plan Update will be produced in conjunction with a wide range of organisations as well as with input from public consultation and engagement. To find out more about the stages and timescales of our Local Plan update, visit the Local Plan Update page.
The parishes of Arborfield and Barkham are also working on a joint neighbourhood plan which will follow the boundaries of both civil parishes and therefore include the northern half of the major development area.
Useful websites
- Visit the Arborfield Garrison Residents Action Group website
- Visit the Arborfield Village website
- Visit the Barkham Parish Council website
Background documents
- Arborfield Garrison Strategic Development Location Masterplan (PDF document)
- Infrastructure Delivery and Contributions SPD (PDF document)
- Read the Core Strategy – Local Plan document on the Planning Policies page
- Read the Managing Development Delivery Local Plan on the Planning Policies page
Contact us
To find out more about the Arborfield Garrison major development email us at CEM@wokingham.gov.uk.
Complaints and compliance
For any site issues please contact the developer or the Council's Compliance Officers at Construction.Problems@wokingham.gov.uk.
