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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for West Berkshire Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
1,494Searchable applications
466Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 774 approved or refused records
77Refused applications

697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Feb 2024 to 25 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas51 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas9 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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  1. Decided25/02863/FUL

    Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide new commercial units for Class E(g) use, together with access, parking and associated works

    Winton Farm Barns Wyld Court Hill Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0AA

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  2. Decided25/02868/NONMAT

    Non-Material Amendment: This application seeks to amend the approved documents list relating to 'North House' within Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of permission reference 25/00453/FULMAJ (S73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved 22/03123/FULMAJ - Two new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) of exceptional quality and design, garaging, access, hard and soft landscape enhancements, biodiversity improvements and associated works) to reflect the latest drawing which have been revised in light of amendments to the scheme.

    Frilsham Lime Quarry Frilsham Thatcham RG18 9UY

    Received 12 Dec 2025
  3. Decided25/02881/FUL

    Planning application for a retrospective change of use of an existing outbuilding for the purpose of a short-term holiday let

    3 Sunrise Hill East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LY

    Received 17 Dec 2025
  4. Decided25/02915/FUL

    Erection of extension to existing children's home

    3 Brocas Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3QL

    Received 18 Dec 2025
  5. Decided25/02944/NONMAT

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00453/FULMAJ: S73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved 22/03123/FULMAJ - Two new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) of exceptional quality and design, garaging, access, hard and soft landscape enhancements, biodiversity improvements and associated works. Amendment: Change to the wording of the description of development to read: "Phased application for two new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) of exceptional quality and design, garaging, access, hard and soft landscape enhancements, biodiversity improvements and associated works."

    Frilsham Lime Quarry Frilsham Thatcham RG18 9UY

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  6. Decided25/02959/HOUSE

    Two storey rear extension and remodelling of existing bungalow with solar panels to roof. (Relates to preapp 25/02247/PREHH)

    Kolumbine Tylers Lane Bucklebury Reading RG7 6TN

    Received 23 Dec 2025
  7. Awaiting decision25/02972/FUL

    Refurbishment and extension of existing Spa facilities including conversion of existing Conference Room to Spa Treatment Rooms, new Female Changing Room and Landscaping.

    The Vineyard Stockcross Newbury RG20 8JU

    Received 31 Dec 2025
  8. Decided26/00032/FUL

    Form two new French Doors in existing external glazed screen

    The Vineyard Stockcross Newbury RG20 8JU

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  9. Decided26/00039/ADV

    One externally lit facia sign, fixed to the front elevation of the commercial property

    33A - 33B High Street Theale Reading RG7 5AH

    Received 9 Jan 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/00055/FUL

    Construction of single dwelling

    100 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NB

    Received 13 Jan 2026
  11. Decided26/00069/FULMAJ

    The installation and operation of a solar farm with ancillary equipment including inverter and substation house, security cameras, deer fence, new highway access and landscaping scheme. Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 'approved plans', 3 'external materials', 4 'sustainable drainage', 5 'landscaping', 6 'landscape maintenance', 7 'hard landscaping', 8 'noise assessment', 9 'dust mitigation', 10 'GCN method statement', 12 'access and visibility splays', 16 'tree protection' and 17 'construction traffic management' of Planning Permission 23/01361/FULMAJ.

    Land North Of Spring Gardens Andover Drove Wash Water Newbury

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  12. Decided26/00076/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.

    1 Fayleys Cottages Aldworth Reading RG8 9RN

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  13. Decided26/00081/HOUSE

    The addition of a first floor dormer to the rear side and front of the existing dwelling following removal of the existing rear dormer. The conversion of the existing garage and reconfiguration of the front door and porch.

    Willowcombe Pangbourne Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LN

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/00086/FUL

    The conversion of a traditional brick-built barn to form ancillary residential accommodation to the main dwelling at Chantry House. Change of use from storage barn to ancillary accommodation.

    Chantry House Hill Green Leckhampstead Newbury RG20 8RA

    Received 14 Jan 2026
  15. Decided26/00090/FUL

    Conversion of Redundant Agricultural Building to a Single Residential Dwelling

    Field Barn West Of Pumping Station Back Lane Bradfield Reading

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  16. Decided26/00092/HOUSE

    Single storey rear extension

    Brooders Farm Winterbourne Road Boxford Newbury RG20 8DS

    Received 15 Jan 2026
  17. Decided26/00096/OUT

    Outline application for the erection of self build three bedroom dwelling. Matters to be considered: Access and Layout.

    Land Adjacent 4 Croft Lane Newbury

    Received 16 Jan 2026
  18. Decided26/00101/FUL

    Electrical vehicle supercharging facility, along with the associated access works provision of 20 parking bays (including 2 accessible spaces), manoeuvring space and installation of the required infrastructure.

    Whitehart Meadow High Street Theale Reading

    Received 19 Jan 2026
  19. Decided26/00115/FUL

    Replacement of an existing stable building and separate haybarn with an American-style barn, and associated groundwork for the base.

    Heatherdene Bucklebury Reading RG7 6RY

    Received 20 Jan 2026
  20. Decided26/00140/FULMAJ

    Erection of 16 dwellings and associated landscape and highway works. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 20/00912/FULEXT.

    Land at End Of Charlotte Close Hermitage Thatcham

    Received 23 Jan 2026
  21. Decided26/00150/CERTP

    The fixing of 11 PV Solar Panels to the south face of the central pitched roof of the property. These will extend no higher than 140mm above the tiled roof surface, below the roof apex, in addition an electric car charger will be fitted on either east or north side walls measuring 320x190x144mm.

    High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

    Received 22 Jan 2026
  22. Decided26/00176/HOUSE

    Removal of existing annex and stables, and erection of a replacement annex.

    The Old Rectory Catmore Newbury RG20 7HH

    Received 28 Jan 2026
  23. Decided26/00183/FUL

    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

    64 - 68 High Street Theale Reading

    Received 29 Jan 2026
  24. Decided26/00184/CERTLB

    Carefully remove, clean and set aside roof and ridge tiles for reuse. Dismantle and dispose of timber roof structure including first-floor ceiling joists and floorboards. Carefully remove, inspect and set aside window frames if they are suitable for reuse. Install new timber roof structure including ceiling joists (as per Structural Engineer's Design) to existing size and profile. Install new timber floorboards. Install new or refit existing window frames as per existing material, style and dimensions. Install new sarking felt, roofing battens and existing roof tiles (supplementing with reclaimed where there is a shortfall). Install new glass fibre rafter insulation.

    Unit 6 Amners Farm Burghfield Reading RG30 3UE

    Received 28 Jan 2026

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