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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

  1. Decided26/00362/CERTE

    Car Port building with attached decked area - please refer to cover letter and Statutory Declaration for further information

    The Farmhouse Westrop Farm The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham Newbury RG18 9JA

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  2. Decided26/00363/HOUSE

    Part garage conversion, infill porch extension and remodel entrance hall.

    Cherry Hinton Newbury Hill Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0TR

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  3. Decided26/00366/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Details of balconies) of approved 22/00421/LBC2

    Church Farm Lower Basildon Reading RG8 9NH

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  4. Decided26/00368/CERTP

    Proposed gym/office outbuilding and swimming pool outbuilding.

    Nightingales Mill Lane Tidmarsh Reading RG8 8EB

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  5. Decided26/00369/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition (5) External Lighting of planing permission 25/00281/HOUSE

    Wood House Snelsmore Newbury RG14 3BX

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  6. Decided26/00371/HOUSE

    Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension for Entertainment Area and Single Storey Side Extension for Garage, Storage, Utility and WC

    2 Coopers Crescent Thatcham RG18 3GA

    Received 17 Feb 2026
  7. Decided26/00373/TPW

    T1 - Beech tree - Crown Raise 8-10m to clear building T2 - Possibly Oak - Fell due to being dead G1 - Conifer row - Reduce by up to 5m to previous reduction points approx 12m finish height T3 - Sycamore - Remove x1 limb over hanging neighbors chimney + one damaged limb in centre of the tree

    Ridgeway House The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  8. Decided26/00374/LBC

    The application is made by The Watermill Theatre to create two new internal door openings within the Mill House, plus the replacement of three existing external French doors.

    Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  9. Decided26/00375/HOUSE

    Installation of a single-storey timber garden studio in rear garden

    Whickens Barn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AJ

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  10. Unknown26/00376/TPC

    T1 - London Plane: Deadwood and reduce lateral spread by 3 metres away from building and bin storeT2 - Oak: Deadwood and reduce lateral spread by 3 metre from property, street lights and phone lines.

    Land at Garter House 12 Market Street Newbury RG14 5ER

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  11. Decided26/00377/TPC

    T1 - T3 - Lime Trees: Re-pollard

    Harrow Inn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AR

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  12. Decided26/00378/LBC

    Repairs are required due to deterioration of the roof structure and chimneys, in order to secure the building's safety and ensure its long-term preservation. Works will include: Temporary removal of roof tiles. Dismantling of chimneys to below roof height. Repair and replacement of defective structural elements where necessary. Reinstatement to the original form and appearance. All works will be undertaken by specialist historic-building trades people using traditional materials and techniques. Materials and MethodologyApproximately 80% of existing roof tiles are reusable, with salvaged tiles on site used to replace damaged units. Reclaimed bricks are available to rebuild the chimneys as replicas; any additional materials will be carefully sourced to match. Lime mortar will be used for masonry works, with traditional methods for timber repairs. Original timbers will be retained wherever possible, with like-for-like replacements used only where necessary. No alterations are proposed to windows, doors, or the building footprint.

    The Old Forge Eastbury Hungerford

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  13. Decided26/00380/HOUSE

    Proposed conversion of existing single-storey bungalow into a chalet-style two-storey dwelling, including side and rear extensions, alterations to roof form, external re-elevation with render finish to replace existing brickwork and landscaping.

    1 Briants Piece Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9SX

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  14. Decided26/00381/FUL

    Erection of a single storey extension to the Rocking Horse Nursery, to provide three additional class-rooms, a multi-use room and a new refuse store, along with alteration to the road layout and provision of hardstanding surface to 120 existing grassed car parking spaces, and installation of 9no. air conditioning units to existing building and to proposed extension

    Rocking Horse Nursery Racecourse Road Newbury RG14 7NY

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  15. Decided26/00382/COND

    Approval of details reserved by Conditions (3) Archaeology, (4) Schedule of Materials, (5) Materials, (7) External Joinery Windows/Doors, (8) Eaves/Fascia, (9) External Services and (10) Internal Services of planning permission 23/00209/LBC: Restoration,alterations and extension to existing barn to form meeting room, training facility and shoot lodge

    The Stores Great Hidden Farm Eddington Hungerford

    Received 18 Feb 2026
  16. Decided26/00384/NONMAT

    Application for non material amendment to approved 25/02003/HOUSE. Amendments 1. Amend door and window to rear of workshop/utility space to be small double doors 2. Amend bi-fold doors from 4 leaf to 3 leaf 3. Add small velux roof light to front porch for light to hallway

    10 Tenaplas Drive Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8SS

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  17. Decided26/00386/NONMAT

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 25/02165/HOUSE: Garage conversion and single storey side extension. Amendment: Only to complete kitchen extension at back of garage which will leave 75% of garage as is.

    4 Cranmer Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 6FL

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  18. Decided26/00387/OOD

    Out Of District Planning Consultation BDBC: Ref 25/02716/FUL - Erection of single storey extension and reconfiguration of existingschool room amenities to provide community meeting space/pop up caf�/ kitchen and toilet facilities.

    Out Of District Planning Consultation Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Chapel Of The Countess Of Huntingdons Chapel Lane Aldermaston Reading RG7 4QE

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  19. Decided26/00388/OOD

    Out Of District Planning Consultation BDBC: Ref 26/00299/LBC - Erection of single storey extension and reconfiguration of existingschool room amenities to provide community meeting space/pop up caf�/ kitchen and toilet facilities.

    Out Of District Planning Consultation Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Chapel Of The Countess Of Huntingdons Chapel Lane Aldermaston RG7 4QE

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  20. Decided26/00390/FUL

    Section 73 application to vary condition 3 (Materials) of approved Reference Number: 24/01215/FUL

    40 Wintringham Way Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BG

    Received 20 Feb 2026
  21. Decided26/00391/TPC

    T1 - Willow: Rear garden. Re-pollard to old points. Reduce down larger timber by approx 1.5 meters below previous pollard pointsStarting height - 15 meters - Finished height - 11 meters

    Riverside Front Street East Garston Hungerford RG17 7EU

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  22. Decided26/00392/TPW

    T1 - Sycamore: Front of property. Remove lowest spur/stub to tidy. Remove any major dead wood. Tip reduce south side lateral branches that are beginning to encroach over the house roof by 2 meters to suitable growth points. Tip reduce 1 x lowest branch growing west over driveway by 2 meters to suitable growth points. Reduce 2 x lowest hanging branches growing north east by 2 meters to suitable growth points

    1 The Mews Lipscombe Close Newbury RG14 5XY

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  23. Decided26/00394/FUL

    Demolition, 'Change of Use', alterations and erection of 4 no. dwellings (Class C3) and associated works. Section 73: Variation of condition 2-Approved Plans, of previously approved application 24/01212/FUL

    37 - 39 King Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RS

    Received 19 Feb 2026
  24. Decided26/00395/CERTP

    Combine pair of existing two bedroom cottages into one four bedroom dwelling

    1 - 2 Catmore Road West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AT

    Received 19 Feb 2026

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