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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Awaiting decision26/00566/LBC

    The proposed works involve the installation of an external and internal fibre cable to facilitate the provision of a fibre lease line order.

    Donnington Priory Oxford Road Donnington Newbury RG14 2JE

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  2. Decided26/00567/HOUSE

    Retrospective planning for Garage conversion. No footprint change.

    78 Derwent Road Thatcham RG19 3UR

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  3. Decided26/00568/HOUSE

    Installation of new access, parking and driveway and replacement of septic tank with new package treatment plant.

    Wood View Baydon Road Shefford Woodlands Hungerford RG17 7AD

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  4. Decided26/00569/TPC

    T013 - Lime: Remove epicormic growth and crown lift to create 2m canopy clearance above ground level.T014 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. Remove broken hanging branch.T015 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. T016 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. T017- Copper beech: Reduce height by 3m and tips of elongated branch on east side of crown by 3-4m. Retain low pendulous branches. As per photo in Arb Report.

    The Old Rectory Lower Green Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DS

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  5. Decided26/00570/REM

    Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval 21/02594/OUTD (Outline application for the construction of a detached two bedroom dwelling. Matters to be considered: Access.) Matters to be considered: Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale. Section 73 application to vary Conditions (2) Approved Plans, (3) NNZ PTP and (4) NNZ PTP Replace of planning permission 22/01783/REM.

    Wood View Baydon Road Shefford Woodlands Hungerford RG17 7AD

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  6. Decided26/00571/HOUSE

    Single storey side and rear extension.

    23 Kennedy Drive Pangbourne Reading RG8 7JP

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  7. Decided26/00572/TELE28

    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). The proposal consists of the removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated ancillary works at Hall Place Farm, Grange Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5PT.

    Telecommunications Mast Clay Hill Beenham Reading

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  8. Decided26/00573/TPW

    T1 Oak: (C) Reduce the eastern aspect (property site) and Northern/Southern corners by approximately 1.5-2m. Remove major deadwood, ie branches over 50mm at source and over 300mm in length. Crown lift to approximately 4.5m through 360 by removing secondary growth only where possible. Some smaller primary stems will need to be removed to achieve this. Refer to submitted photo.

    3 Horsecroft Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 6XW

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  9. Decided26/00574/TPC

    2 x lime trees - fell and apply herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Trees are causing damage to paving around the trees, causing a trip hazard in a high footfall area. Trees are planted too close to the Astro - further growth will cause an uneven surface to the playing area.

    Hockey Ground Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  10. Decided26/00575/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9(CMS), 10 (Visibility Splays) and 15 (SUDS) of planning permission 22/02746/FUL

    Land Adjacent To 9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  11. Decided26/00576/CERTP

    To be used as a dog grooming salon, with installation of 1 dog grooming station and electric shower. Conversion of part of existing residential garage, sectioned off with internal wall for use as dog grooming salon.

    26 Mallow Gardens Thatcham RG18 4ES

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  12. Decided26/00577/CERTP

    Garage conversion to provide home office space and utility

    35 Charter Road Newbury RG14 7EW

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  13. Decided26/00578/HOUSE

    Cut lower depth of hedge to allow for 1.8288m fence. Supply and fit 53.4m of 1.8288m acoustic fencing using concrete posts and concrete gravel boards.

    2 Sewell Close Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9JR

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  14. Decided26/00579/ADV

    Installation of 3x non-illuminated fascia signs and refurbishment of internally illuminated totem sign

    1 Canal View Road Newbury RG14 5DW

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  15. Decided26/00580/TPW

    2x Oak: Trim back overhanging branches by 1.5-2.0m to good growth points, so they no longer overhang the roof of 14 Hatch Close

    Land at Hatch Close Chapel Row Reading

    Received 10 Mar 2026
  16. Decided26/00583/TPC

    There are a number of trees along the east side of the property boundary which require pruning:1. A copper beach requires reduction (circa 30 %) to prevent it damaging the neighbouring properties (Morley Place) as reported by the management company thereof and additionally a crown lift to circa 8 meters clearance . As per photo provided.2. Removal of the remains of a Willow which has been eaten by pest of some description3. Removal of the remains of a tree (not sure of species) that has a wasting disease and is over hanging the footpath which adjoins the boundary

    66 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  17. Decided26/00584/TPC

    2x Beech: at the end of the garden need pruning with a reduction by circa 30% and their crown lifting to circa 8 metersMaple tree: from number 68 which over hangs the entire width of 67 garden and over the footpath of school alley. This needs to be reshaped to be symmetrical the canopy raised and reduced in reach. Cut back to the boundary line for a clearance of 8m. Reduce the lenght of the spread by circa 2 metres. As per photos provided.

    67 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  18. Decided26/00585/LBC

    Conversion of existing storage areas into new study and shower room. New slimline double-glazed timber windows to replace existing.

    The Mill House Church Road Bradfield Reading RG7 6BX

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/00586/FUL

    Relocation of children's playground and the erection of a single-storey hydrotherapy and gym facility adjacent to Frank Hutchings Community Hall.

    Play Area Foxglove Way Thatcham

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  20. Decided26/00587/FUL

    Installation of a modular building to be used as additional classroom space to accommodate primary age SEND students.

    The Mile House Therapeutic School Bath Road Sulhamstead Reading RG7 5HJ

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  21. Decided26/00588/TPC

    Red Gum: Removal of the tree in order to extend parking

    107 Shaw Road Newbury RG14 1HH

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  22. Decided26/00589/5DAY

    T18 and T25 - 2x Dead Scots Pine: Removal

    114 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NA

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  23. Decided26/00591/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing rear kitchen, store and chimney, replacement with single storey kitchen dining extension with internal alterations. Addition of two rooflights. Re-instatement of lean-to roof to existing garage/store walls.

    138 Craven Road Newbury RG14 5NR

    Received 9 Mar 2026
  24. Decided26/00592/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Building recording) of approved 25/02690/HOUSE

    Oare Farmhouse Oare Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9SD

    Received 12 Mar 2026

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for West Berkshire Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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