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West Berkshire planning applications

3,552 applications. 90% approved. 58 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,552 planning applications from West Berkshire. 1,587 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 90% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,587
Decided 12 months to September 2026
2,389
New applications 12 months to September 2026
846
Awaiting decision

West Berkshire takes a median of 58 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/02027/COND Awaiting decision

    55 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7EA

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials - render, eaves and new roof) and 4 (Details of windows) of planning permission 24/02741/LBC

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02028/COND Awaiting decision

    Field Opposite Windmill Farm Everington Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9UG

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 9(CEMP), 10 (Biodiversity Gain Condition) and 11 (Habitat Creation Management and Monitoring Plan) of planning permission 25/01838/FULMAJ

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02025/COND Awaiting decision

    Oakdene Andover Drove Wash Water Newbury RG20 0LZ

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Construction method statement), 8 (Sustainability Statement) and 9 (External Lighting) of planning permission 26/00277/HOUSE

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02009/CERTP Awaiting decision

    22 The Quantocks Thatcham RG19 3SF

    Conversion of the existing garage to form part of the dwelling as a kitchen. The proposed works comprise removal of the existing garage door, partial infilling of the existing garage door opening with matching brickwork and installation of a new window within the remaining opening. The existing rear personnel door will be replaced with a new external door within the existing opening. A new internal opening will be formed between the existing garage and the main dwelling to provide access between the new kitchen area and the house. No new vehicular or pedestrian access is proposed, and no alterations are proposed to the existing driveway, hardstanding, site drainage or boundary treatments.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/02014/TPW Awaiting decision

    Land On North Side Of Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading

    Oak 06EU- 5m crown lift over DW and HW Oak 06ES- 5m crown lift over DW and HW Oak 06EP- 20% (1.5m ) Directional prune back from House number 31 Oak 06EM- 10% (1.5m) Directional prune , to cut back from lamp column Oak 06EA- Remove hanging aerial branch Oak 06EO- Crown lift 3m over footpath Oak 06DZ- Crown lift 3m over footpath and 5m over road

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/02012/TPW Awaiting decision

    Land at Voller Drive Tilehurst Reading

    Oak tree 03EP, declining, prune out major deadwood and reduce stem leaning towards no. 17 by 3m in length as it is declining in vigour and could fall on to the property. Oak tree 03ER, mature and healthy oak tree, current height 17m and current width 15m. Proposal to crown reduce the tree by 10% and to provide 1m clearance from the roof lines of numbers 17 and 19, to reduce overall branch length by 1-1.5m and to have a final height of 14.5-15m and final width of 13.5-14m.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/02010/COND Awaiting decision

    The Old Farm Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JN

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Tree Protection) and 6 (Drainage Measures) of planning permission 26/00606/HOUSE

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/02013/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    9 Kiln Close Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TQ

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single-storey extension. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/02587/HOUSE

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/01998/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Hopewell Courtlands Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7BE

    Erection of a single storey front extension, conversion of the existing integral garage, and erection of a single garage in the front garden, with associated lowering of the ground level to match the driveway.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/02005/TPC Awaiting decision

    Old Tannery Donnington Newbury RG14 2JT

    T1 Willow - Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by 3 meters, reducing the load on the branches. Final height of the tree to be 10m.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/01997/TPC Awaiting decision

    The Tailors House Old Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7DE

    Trees work as follows (trees identified on accompanying plan): T1 Triple stem Sycamore, approx. 12m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 9-10m, max cut diameter 7.5cms. Deadwood and cut Ivy at base. T2 Double stem Sycamore, approx. 12m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 9-10m, max cut diameter 7.5cms. Deadwood and cut Ivy at base. T3 Single stem Sycamore, approx. 10m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 8-9m, max cut diameter 7.5cms Deadwood and cut Ivy at base. T4 Medium Ash 7m, in centre of garden, early signs of Ash die back. Inappropriate tree for small space and will be an issue as disease progresses. Dismantle to ground level, G1 Group of 9 Sycamore approx. 9m in line. Crown reduction of 20% and shape. Max cut 7.5cms. the trees height would finish 8-9m, and the spread of this linear group would be 6-7m x 2-3m. The "shaping" would reduce the over hang of the Old Newtown Road and increase the distance from the house. T5 Dwarf Cypress approx. 4m. Remove to ground level and replace with more appropriate planting so close to building

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/01990/COND Awaiting decision

    Land at Tudor Avenue Chieveley Newbury RG20 8RW

    Approval of details reserved by Conditions (5) CMS and (8) Precautionary Biodiversity Method Statement of planning permission 24/00657/FUL: Erection of single dwelling, double garage and associated works.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01991/LBC Awaiting decision

    128 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL

    The proposed works involve replacing the fixed window above the entrance door with an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV).This is required to address a fire safety issue identified in a recent Fire Risk Assessment and supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.The AOV will open automatically in the event of a fire to help remove smoke from the escape route.The existing opening will be kept, with no changes to the building structure. The new window will closely match the existing window in appearance.The works are limited to improving fire safety while minimising any impact on the character of the listed building.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01995/TPW Awaiting decision

    Priors Court School Priors Court Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9NU

    T0686 Beech - Rubbing stems at 10m above road. Remove smaller rubbing lateral stem & inspect wound to remaining larger vertical wound at time of removal. Remove deadwood greater than 25mm including East side neighbouring tree.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/01993/COND Awaiting decision

    Highfield Farm Leckhampstead Newbury RG20 8QP

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Schedule of materials), 4 (Surfacing of access), 5 (Tree protection), 6 (SuDS) and 7 (Ground levels and FFLs ) of planning permission 26/00295/FUL

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01980/CERTP Awaiting decision

    18 Highworth Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 6GP

    Reconstruction of existing PVCu conservatories with new pitched roofs including 2 no rooflights.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/01981/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    15 Langley Hill Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 4EJ

    Proposed front elevation dormer and internal alterations.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01986/TPW Awaiting decision

    Elmhurst The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HX

    Group of 4x Sycamore and 1x Oak: Reduce overhang to growth points. Approx 3 metres of overhang to be reduced inwards. Group of trees is approx 15 metres in height. Approx 0.6m at base. The spread over Windmill Hill is approx 9 metres. Reduce to approx 6 metres of overhang.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01982/COND Awaiting decision

    Mount Pleasant Farm Enborne Newbury RG14 6RN

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 (suds) and 20 (foul waste) of planning permission 24/01999/FUL

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01984/TPW Awaiting decision

    15A Conifer Crest Newbury RG14 6RS

    T1 - Rowan: Fell and Remove T2 - Silver Birch: 24 metres tall, reduce overall height to 18 metres. Trim remaining one sided crown (branches are of between 6 & 7 metres in length) by 1 or 1.5 metres to retain shape, and remove low overhanging branch to re-centre, stabilise & restore centre of gravity. T3 - Silver Birch: Fell and remove

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01992/OOD Awaiting decision

    Out Of District Reading Borough Council 30 Westwood Glen Tilehurst Reading RG31 5NW

    Out Of District Planning Consultation RBC: Ref PL/26/1011 - Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with integral garage on land to the side of 30 Westwood Glen, including new/altered vehicular accesses and associated works.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/01987/COND Awaiting decision

    Pincents Kiln Industrial Park Pincents Kiln Calcot Reading RG31 7SD

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 (BREEAM Water efficiency credits) of planning permission 25/01718/FUL

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01977/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Chieveley House High Street Chieveley Newbury RG20 8UR

    New multi-sports pitch and cricket green.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01967/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    1 The Firs Newbury RG14 2DG

    Proposed Single storey rear extension with a garage conversion.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01966/CERTP Awaiting decision

    42 Tarragon Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3YU

    Proposed single storey extension

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 26/01962/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    The Cottage Bere Court Farm Bere Court Pangbourne Reading RG8 8HT

    Demolition of existing conservatory link and replacement with flat roof link. Installation of solar photovoltaic panels to the flat roofs.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01964/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Glen Lodge Bottom Lane Sulhamstead Reading RG7 4BH

    Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01957/CERTP Awaiting decision

    22 Chervil Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3YX

    2 story rear extension 3m deep. Refer to drawings 26044 PL100A 26044 PL101A

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01968/5DAY Decided

    The Old Rectory Peasemore Newbury RG20 7JH

    Remove 2x Hemlocks and replant

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01965/TPW Awaiting decision

    2 Fermoy Gardens Newbury RG14 6EN

    T1 Beech - Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area and crown lift over garden to 2m from ground level.

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01959/COND Awaiting decision

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 28 (Landscape and Habitat Management Plan), 35 (Hard and soft Landscaping) and 39 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) of planning permission 22/02754/OUTMAJ

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01958/NONMAT Awaiting decision

    Linden Priory Road Newbury RG14 7QS

    Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 23/02777/HOUSE. Amendments: 1) Add ensuite to first floor bedroom with obscure non opening window in dormer. Glazed area 1300mm x 445mm, 1920 mm OFF FFL 2) Amend first floor bathroom window size to 1630 mm x 445 mm,1920 OFF FFL. 3) Omit velux window to rear of link and move it to front of link. Size 94 cm x 160 cm

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01949/FUL Awaiting decision

    The Rising Sun Ermin Street Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LG

    Demolition of former public house and residential flat, erection of replacement detached dwelling, with one additional detached dwelling in the former public house car park.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01941/LBC Awaiting decision

    Lower Farm Church Hill East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LP

    The proposal is to remove an existing wall in the kitchen to provide an improved use of the space. There is not a detrimental impact to the character of the building. The wall was constructed as part of a 1900's extension to the property.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/01950/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Glenorchy Cottage Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2EA

    New Front Porch and Side Access

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01953/TPW Awaiting decision

    Hollywood House Hermitage Road Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9JH

    201/21/0929 - T9 - OAK - Crown Reduction - Reduce the crown spread on the north-western aspect of the canopy by up to 1 metre, reducing the overall spread in this direction from approximately 7 metres to 6 metres. Pruning will focus on reducing overextended lateral limbs back to suitable secondary growth points, bringing the crown back into balance whilst retaining the tree's natural form and overall character. G1 - 201/21/0931 - W1 - MIXED: Sectional dismantle 4x dead silver birch tree to just above ground level. (Silver Birch) H1 - 201/21/0189 - A1 (Leyland Cypress): Trim the neighbour's side of the Leyland Cypress hedge where it is overhanging the boundary fence. Neaten and reshape the hedge to provide a tidy, uniform appearance while retaining sufficient green foliage to maintain the health and appearance of the hedge. T3 - 201/21/0929 - T12 - PINE: Remove major deadwood throughout whole crown area (Deadwood > 25mm in diameter )

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01955/COND Awaiting decision

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 42 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and 43 (Ecological Surveys) of planning permission 22/02754/OUTMAJ

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01956/TPC Awaiting decision

    Timbers Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JP

    T1 - Weeping Copper Beech - Road side - Crown reduce and shape by 20% - Clear off roofs - Starting height - 12 meters Finished height - 10 meters

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • 26/01934/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    36 Hawkesbury Drive Calcot Reading RG31 7ZR

    Conversion of a garage to create a bedroom with a new entrance

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01948/CERTE Awaiting decision

    Bole Cottage Chapel Row Reading RG7 6PB

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use: Existing C3 (Residential) use applies to all land within the red line boundary for the application. Existing garages/ workshop building is located within the garden land. Please see attached detailed planning statement and accompanying evidence for further details.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01947/CERTP Awaiting decision

    19 Chaucer Crescent Newbury RG14 1TP

    Single Storey Rear Extension

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01933/FUL Awaiting decision

    Land Adjacent 40 Donnington Square Newbury

    Erection of pair of semi-detached houses and associated works

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01946/CERTP Awaiting decision

    15 Grahame Avenue Pangbourne Reading RG8 7LF

    Single storey 3 meter rear extension

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01944/HOUSE Awaiting decision

    Wentworth Garden Close Lane Newbury RG14 6PP

    Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01952/5DAY Decided

    7 Night Owls Greenham Thatcham RG19 8SB

    Maple with extensive Kretzschmaria deusta infection - fell to ground following recent branch failure.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01945/COND Awaiting decision

    Station Yard Station Road Hungerford RG17 0DY

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 (surface water drainage) of planning permission 17/03506/FULD

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/01951/5DAY Decided

    32 Cecil Aldin Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YP

    Mature Monterey Pine in rear garden - remove split scaffold branch with hazard beam, emanating approx. 6m agl on south side of stem.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01942/TPC Awaiting decision

    The White Hart Church Street Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0TB

    Remove tree branches to allow Calor Gas tank to be replaced. The tree is located at approximately what3words ///honestly.flippers.cabin. It is one multi-stemmed Willow and would need about 60% of the stems, the ones that are growing laterally, removed back beyond the fence and a light trim on the vertical stem. As per photo provided.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01937/TPW Awaiting decision

    Sextons Cottage Church Lane Speen Newbury RG14 1SA

    T1 ASH - Fell due to ash die back

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/01935/FUL Awaiting decision

    Burgess Farm Kintbury Holt Newbury RG20 0HY

    The conversion of part of a redundant Barn into new 3 bedroom dwelling. Section 73 application to vary or remove Conditions (2) Approved Plans, (4) Materials, (5) Hard Landscaping, (6) Tree and Hedgerow Protection, (7) Noise and Odour Mitigation, (13) Soft Landscaping and (17) Curtilage of planning permission 25/01330/FUL.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Full applications

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/01637/TPC Granted

    6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

    T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01642/TPC Granted

    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.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01591/TPW Granted

    Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

    T0672 Fell Ash tree T0673 Fell Hawthorn T0674 Fell Sycamore T0675 Fell Sycamore T0676 Fell Ash T0677 Fell Ash T0678 Fell Ash T0681 Fell Ash T0682 Fell Sycamore

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/01598/TPC Granted

    Icollege Intervention 88 Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7BT

    T1 - Lime: Inside Car Park Area. Re-pollard to old points. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size of its location.

    Decided 8 Sep 2026
  • 26/00543/HOUSE Withdrawn

    Prospect House Prospect Road Hungerford RG17 0JJ

    Two-storey rear extension with internal alterations

    Decided 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/00639/FUL Granted

    Former Mead Bungalow Peasemore Newbury RG20 7JE

    The demolition of Mead Bungalow and the construction of two detached dwellings and associated parking. Section 73a application to vary Condition (3) Approved Plans of planning permission 20/01835/FULD.

    Decided 4 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00946/CERTE Refused

    Summer House Woodlands St Mary Hungerford RG17 7SR

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use : Office use

    Decided 4 Sep 2026
  • 26/00183/FUL Granted

    64 - 68 High Street Theale Reading

    Single storey extension to number 68, external modifications, including replacement windows to numbers 66 and 68 and formation of off street car parking for numbers 64, 66 and 68

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/01472/CERTP Refused

    Woodside Wood Lane Beech Hill Reading RG7 2BE

    Demolition of existing conservatory. 2no single storey rear extensions.

    Decided 3 Sep 2026
  • 26/01541/COND Granted

    Pincents Kiln Industrial Park Pincents Kiln Calcot Reading RG31 7SD

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 'External lighting' of planning permission 25/01718/FUL: Change of use from a telecommunications switch centre to Use Class B2 / B8, associated external alterations to the building, addition of car park to the south and erection of a mounted AC unit on the south elevation, and associated works.

    Decided 3 Sep 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 2004 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,498 decisions from West Berkshire between 2004 and 2026, part of 3,552 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,930 granted against 230 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,666 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

  • 03/02503/TEMP Refused

    Nursery Copse Church Hill Midgham Reading

    Temporary retention of summer house within garden adjacent to mobile home.

    Decided 29 Jan 2004
  • 03/02574/ADV Granted

    Unit 3 Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7HU

    Installation of 1 No. internally illuminated static fascia sign

    Decided 30 Jan 2004 Advertising
  • 03/02504/FUL Granted

    Little Orchard Yattendon Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NR

    Demolition of existing house and construction of new house.

    Decided 2 Feb 2004 Full applications
  • 03/02502/HOUSE Granted

    46 Rangewood Avenue Reading RG30 3NN

    Conservatory to rear of property

    Decided 2 Feb 2004 Householder
  • 03/02592/RENEW Granted

    Donnington Park House Donnington Park Donnington Newbury Berkshire RG14 2DZ

    Renewal of Planning Application Number 153986 for a Boat House

    Decided 5 Feb 2004 Amendments
  • 03/02683/FUL Withdrawn

    Land At Westridge Green Aldworth Road Streatley Reading

    The upgrading of an existing access way with tarmac

    Decided 10 Feb 2004 Full applications
  • 03/02571/OUT Refused

    Land To The Rear Of 17 And 19 Highfield Road Newbury Berkshire

    Outline planning application for the erection of a 4 bedroom dwelling with associated garden, parking and turning area

    Decided 17 Feb 2004 Outline
  • 03/02678/HOUSE Granted

    4 Ilsley Gardens Ilsley Road Compton Newbury Berkshire RG20 7PF

    Two storey side extension and detached garage.

    Decided 19 Feb 2004 Householder
  • 03/02737/HOUSE Granted

    2 Violet Grove Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4DQ

    Alteration to approved plans ref: 02/02189. Change window to the front elevation.

    Decided 20 Feb 2004 Householder
  • 03/02680/HOUSE Granted

    The Lodge High Street Compton West Berkshire RG20 6QT

    Change use of garage to a dining room and erection of new garage, potting shed/workshop.

    Decided 20 Feb 2004 Householder

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 728 46%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 585 37%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 274 17%

Planning agents in West Berkshire

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Fowler Architecture & Planning Ltd 88% granted overall 51
  2. MATHEWSON WATERS ARCHITECTS LLP 97% granted overall 37
  3. Hungerford Design Ltd 95% granted overall 33
  4. Philip Wadge Architecture 90% granted overall 31
  5. RAW Planning Ltd 93% granted overall 26
  6. Newbury Architecture 100% granted overall 17
  7. EJM Tree Services Ltd 100% granted overall 15
  8. Lucy White Planning Limited 100% granted overall 12

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Common questions

How many planning applications does West Berkshire decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, West Berkshire decided 1587 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 58 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

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

Of the 1587 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 46% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has West Berkshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2498 decisions from West Berkshire between 2004 and 2026, out of 3,552 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% 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 September 2026, with 240 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

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

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Where can I see the full documents for an application?

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West Berkshire: 3,552 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,587 decided, 90% approved, median 58 days to a decision. 2,389 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2004 and 2026: 2,498 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.