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

1. 3 Nov 2025

   Received by Basingstoke and Deane

2. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield Reading RG2 9HX

  252498 Submitted 14 Oct 2025 0.1 miles 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 0.1 miles 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, RG2 9HX (Loddon Garden Village)

  PL/25/1570 Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.1 miles 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 Reading RG2 9HX

  25/00683/OBS Submitted 3 Nov 2025 0.1 miles away

  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 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 Bartholomews 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 3 docs

• Hall Farm Church Lane Arborfield RG2 9HX

  170668 Submitted 5 Mar 2017 0.1 miles away

  Full application for the proposed construction of a single storey infill extension to an agricultural building and the relocation of a dung midden.

  Granted Full applications Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

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

  192922 Submitted 5 Nov 2019 0.1 miles away

  Application for prior notification of agricultural or forestry development - proposed roof between two buildings.

  Granted Outline 8 docs

• 26/01719/OOBC Granted

  Strawberry Farm Burghfield Road Tadley RG26 4QZ

  Replacement of a fire damaged bungalow. Section 73 Variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans of planning permission 24/02147/FUL. Application Reference: 26/01750/FUL Case Officer: Gemma Kirk PLEASE NOTE THE DECISION ON THIS APPLICATION IS MADE BY WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL

  Received 17 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01771/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land To The South West Of Galley Lane Headley Thatcham Hampshire RG19 8LY

  Permission in Principle for residential development for a minimum of 4 no. and a maximum of 4 no. dwellings (Use Class C3)

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Outline
• 26/01701/PIP Awaiting decision

  Land At OS 460960 158527 Ramsdell Road Pamber End Hampshire

  Permission in principle for one dwelling

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01571/ENS Awaiting decision

  Oakdown Farm Winchester Road Dummer Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 7LR

  Request for scoping opinion for the erection of a warehouse (Use Class B8) with ancillary office and welfare, together with associated parking, van storage, access, landscaping, lighting and associated services and infrastructure

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Outline
• 26/01300/PIP Withdrawn

  Andwell Brewing Company Andwell Lane Andwell Hook Hampshire RG27 9PA

  Permission in principle for the conversion of former/disused brewery into 5 no.two bedroom dwellings

  Received 24 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Outline