Welcome to the Warfield Area Three consultation.
The Masterplan phase of consultation concluded on 5 May 2026. We are currently reviewing the feedback received and will provide an update in due course. You can still view the proposal to provide up to 450 homes as part of Bracknell Forest’s Strategic Site: Warfield Area Three. We like to keep our consultations simple, clear and easy to understand. We have tried to use images that speak for themselves (rather than lots of developer-speak and confusing descriptions). If there is anything that is unclear or where you would like more information, please use the Help! button at the bottom of the page and send us your query.
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The site is allocated for development by Policy SA9 of Bracknell Forest Council’s Site Allocations Local Plan and was originally identified for development as far back as 2008. It is the final major area within the allocation to be brought forward and will provide a significant contribution to meeting local housing need.
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The site is allocated for new homes. It will include open-market homes for sale and Affordable Homes (subsidised, social, reduced rents) available through registered providers.
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A major improvement that will safely connect Warfield Street, Forest Road, Bracknell Road and Jigs Lane North.
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Strawberry Hill will become a new pedestrian route. Vehicles will be redirected via the new roundabout.
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New areas of publicly accessible open space will be provided. This includes the Bull Brook valley as well as other areas around the site.
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A new east - west cycle and foot path through the development connecting Warfield and Westmorland Park.
Scroll down to see what we have to consider as part of the masterplan. The plans (below) take you through the key elements.
Nearby facilities
Existing trees and flood areas
Green infrastructure
Building densities
Construction delivery
Building heights
Active travel routes
Vehicle routes
Character areas
Character areas
The site will be divided up into character areas, ranging from the higher density Southern portion of the site to the lower density Northern section.
The images give examples of property types, however, the detailed design of the homes will be prepared at a later stage.
The entrance to the West part of the site will offer higher density development. A feature building may offer a focal point to the development along County Lane.
Apartment blocks and a mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced housing will be constructed using traditional materials.
County Gate
Medium to high density traditional style homes. Along Maize Lane the development will mirror that of the opposite side of the road, with detached and semi detached dwellings of predominately 2 - 2.5 storeys.
Forest Lane
These are the lowest density areas, with buildings mainly detached homes kept to 2 and 2.5 storeys to give variation in the street scene.
Traditional materials and architecture link to the rest of the site although a more rural feel will be given to these areas to respond to the Warfield village vernacular.
The Grove
Riverside Park overlooks the Bull Brook and the open space provided, Creating an area for wildlife. Traditional materials will again be used to tie the area in with the rest of the development and local area.
Riverside Park
The Draft Masterplan
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The mix will focus on providing 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom homes, guided by the most up-to-date evidence of local housing need. In addition, the development will aim to deliver homes designed specifically for older people, as well as for residents with long-term health conditions or physical disabilities.
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The proposed development will deliver a mandatory 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), meeting all legal, policy, and guidance requirements.
This commitment includes the guaranteed management and maintenance of biodiversity enhancements for a minimum of 30 years.
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Public open space, including areas of play for all ages
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The lighting strategy for the site will be carefully designed to balance safety, functionality, and environmental sensitivity. Key considerations will include:
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Compliance with adoptable highway lighting specifications;
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Provision of lighting that enhances personal safety and security;
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Minimisation of light spill into ecologically sensitive areas, reducing impacts on bats and other nocturnal wildlife.
Street lighting will be guided by the development’s street hierarchy.
This includes illumination along the main thoroughfares and selected internal lanes, with lighting designed to meet adoptable standards where appropriate and subject to agreement with the local authority.
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The surface water drainage system has been engineered to accommodate extreme weather, with capacity for a 1-in-100-year rainfall event plus a 40% allowance for climate change. High-level spillways will be included in the design to safely convey excess water to the surrounding ditch network if basins become overwhelmed.
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Parking provision will comply with Bracknell Forest Council (BFC) Parking Standards. Exact levels will be confirmed through future planning applications. Key principles include:
EV Charging: All homes will include provision for electric vehicle charging points in accordance with
Building Regulations.
Visitor Parking: One space per five dwellings, located where required throughout the site.
Cycle Parking: Secure cycle storage will be provided for all dwellings, in accordance with standards.
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