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West Berkshire planning applications

2,129 applications. 90% approved. 57 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,129 planning applications from West Berkshire. 1,355 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,355
Decided 12 months to July 2026
1,853
New applications 12 months to July 2026
499
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • 26/01648/TPW Awaiting decision

    Thirtover Place Ashmore Green Road Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9JD

    The trees are a mix of Beech, Hawthorn, Holly, Norway Maple and oak. We would like to raise the crown to stop damage to the trees from vehicles. The trees are labelled T1-15 on the arboricultural plans over the main carpark and not numbered for the northern end of the site. We are looking at raising the crown for the trees along the road side of the site (east) to no more than 3.5 meters above ground level. We will not be felling any trees. Over the last 10 years we have planted over 100 small samplings and hedgerow saplings around the site and continue to plant more every year.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01642/TPC Awaiting decision

    High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

    Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01639/NONMAT Awaiting decision

    Hill Farm Boames Lane Enborne Newbury RG20 0JT

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 23/01190/FUL. Amendments: Conversion of three former agricultural barns to three residential units with associated access, parking landscaping and ancillary works, to be carried out in phases.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01634/COND Awaiting decision

    North Farm Stud North Farm North Fawley Wantage OX12 9NJ

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (SuDS) of planning permission 24/02438/FUL

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01636/TPW Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent To 2 -8 Magpie Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 4SJ

    T1 - 1x Oak Tree in Aviary Court, which is overhanging the garden of 10 Magpie Way - crown reduce by approximately 2m from the tips to 5 x tertiary branches of the southeast property facing side of the tree, to increase the gap between the tree and the house. Reduce from 14m to 12m in height and from 12m to 8m in width.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01637/TPC Awaiting decision

    6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

    T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01641/NONMAT Awaiting decision

    Barn At Beedon Manor Farm Beedon Newbury RG20 8SW

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 22/02047/FULD (appeal ref: 3319969): Demolition of the existing large agricultural buildings and replacement with new residential dwellings, together with access, parking, landscaping and any other associated infrastructure. Amendment: to increase the size of two windows on the east elevation of Unit H2.

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01630/TELE28 Withdrawn

    Street Record Walton Way Newbury

    Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Installation of a 9 Metre Medium Wooden Pole outside of 20 Walton Way, Newbury, RG14 2LJ.

    Submitted 26 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/01623/CERTP Awaiting decision

    Beechcroft Mill Lane Newbury RG14 5QS

    New insulated roof and walls with internal alterations.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01627/AGRIC Awaiting decision

    Stable Cottage Long Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2TE

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: A new building - Agricultural portal framed building for secure storage of agricultural and forestry produce and equipment.

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Other

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 26/01201/TPW Granted

    Doric House Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

    Oak: Removal of new growth. Pigeons fouling lawn and patio plus hedge maintenance. The oak tree is approximately 12 metres in height and approximately 8 metres in width when viewed from my property and looking northwards. I am asking permission to cut back the new growth, on the southerly side of the tree, which overhangs the boundary fence, by between 600mm and 900mm depending on individual twig growth and hedge back to the previous position. This action will not impact on either the height nor width profile of the tree when viewed looking north. Leylandii: Reduce new growth back to property boundary. Hedging work required to control growth and maintain shape

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01236/TPW Granted

    Pinchington Lodge Pinchington Lane Greenham Thatcham RG19 8SR

    T1 - Oak: The oak tree exhibits significant decay within the main stem and has previously suffered a major limb failure, resulting in substantial canopy loss. The tree is now leaning towards the adjacent property. Reduce to a monolith at approximately 2 metres (5/6 feet) in height for habitat purposes. T2, T3, T4 and T5 - Oaks (Group of 4): These mature oak trees overhang the neighbouring property (Beeridge and Co Builders Ltd). Works are required to mitigate risk from falling branches and manage overall size. Crown reduction by 2/3 metres. Final finished height: approximately 16/17 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 9/11 metres T6 - Ash (multi-stem): This ash tree is affected by ash dieback and is in decline. There is evidence of previous limb failure, significant deadwood, and a large suspended branch. Heavy pollard reduction by approximately 4/5 metres. Final finished height: approximately 12/13 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 6/8 metres

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 26/01232/COND Granted

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 41 'Lighting design strategy for light sensitive biodiversity' of approved 24/02737/NONMAT: Non Material amendment application to planning application 22/02754/OUTMAJ: Hybrid Planning Application: 1) Full planning permission for a food store with a floor area of 1800 square metres (Use Class E(a)) together with drainage, parking and associated access, infrastructure, and landscaping. 2) Outline planning permission (matters to be considered: access) for up to 75 residential units (Use Class C3) high-capacity Electric Vehicle (EV) charging area, and residential care accommodation, containing up to 70 beds (Use Class C2), together with open space, play space, drainage, parking and associated access, infrastructure, landscape, bund on the eastern boundary with the A339, ancillary and site preparation works. Amendment: Amendments to Conditions 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54.

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01630/TELE28 Withdrawn

    Street Record Walton Way Newbury

    Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Installation of a 9 Metre Medium Wooden Pole outside of 20 Walton Way, Newbury, RG14 2LJ.

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • 26/00984/HOUSE Granted

    The Retreat Gladstone Lane Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9PR

    Replacement single storey rear extension

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/01065/LBC Granted

    77 - 78 Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1AE

    Removal of internal (thin) partition stud wall (not load bearing). The wall shows the historic layout of the building so we would put nibs or an arch up to show the wall was there previously.

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00354/HOUSE Granted

    Walbury View Pottery Lane Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9QA

    Loft conversion with a full-width flat roof dormer to the rear and installation of black weatherboard cladding to the front elevation.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 26/00845/FUL Granted

    Picton Farm The Slade Bucklebury Reading RG7 6TL

    The construction of an agricultural storage Barn and hardstanding utilising the existing stable yard access from Holly Lane. Associated Fencing, Landscape planting and SW Drainage.

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00997/FUL Granted

    Manor Farm Cottages Yattendon Thatcham RG18 0UE

    Change of use of land to form extension of residential curtilages of 1-3 Manor Farm Cottages

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01071/HOUSE Granted

    212 Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3HL

    Proposed first floor side extension to form new bathroom

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Householder

The full record

Decisions between 2005 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,630 decisions from West Berkshire between 2005 and 2026, part of 2,129 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,238 granted against 141 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,329 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 05/00062/HOUSE Granted

    Hill View Ash Terrace Ashmore Green Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9EU

    Single storey extension and new pitched roof over existing flat roof structure.

    Decided 17 Feb 2005 Householder
  • 05/00060/HOUSE Granted

    35 Mersey Way Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3DL

    Single storey conservatory to rear of property.

    Decided 22 Feb 2005 Householder
  • 05/00190/LBC Granted

    Hill Farm House Hopgoods Green Bucklebury Reading RG7 6SY

    The amendment to the approved scheme 03/01524 to remove the wall either side of the fireplace and incorporate the approved laundry room into the sitting room.

    Decided 15 Mar 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 05/00232/LBC Granted

    The Junior School Bowden Green Pangbourne Reading RG8 8JL

    Removal of internal partitions, formation of two new bathrooms, reinstatement of period features and new external service connections

    Decided 16 Mar 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 05/00306/LBC Granted

    Newbury Lock Bartholomew Street Newbury West Berkshire

    Lock gearing replacement

    Decided 23 Mar 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 05/00304/LBC Granted

    Aldermaston Lock Aldermaston Reading West Berkshire

    Lock gearing replacement

    Decided 24 Mar 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 05/00308/LBC Granted

    Dreweatts Lock Park Lane Hamstead Marshall Newbury West Berkshire

    Lock gearing replacement

    Decided 24 Mar 2005 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 05/00050/HOUSE Granted

    157 Kersey Crescent Speen Newbury Berkshire RG14 1SW

    Single storey porch.

    Decided 24 Mar 2005 Householder
  • 05/00189/OUTD Refused

    134 - 134A Andover Road Newbury Berkshire

    Demolition of two existing dwellings and erection of seven dwellings.

    Decided 7 Apr 2005 Outline
  • 05/00042/FULMAJ Granted

    18 London Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4LQ

    Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 No. one-bedroom flats and 2 No. two-bedroom flats.

    Decided 7 Apr 2005 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 670 49%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 493 36%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 192 14%

Common questions

How many planning applications does West Berkshire decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, West Berkshire decided 1355 planning applications. 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in West Berkshire?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many West Berkshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1355 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 86% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has West Berkshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1630 decisions from West Berkshire between 2005 and 2026, out of 2,129 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in West Berkshire?

February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 238 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

West Berkshire: 2,129 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,355 decided, 90% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 1,853 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2005 and 2026: 1,630 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.