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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. Decided26/00593/TPC

    T1 - Weeping Willow Tree: in rear garden area opposite rear of house. Tree has failed sections in crown. Remove failed sections and reduce remaining crown by up to 4 metres in height and rebalance crown. Final finished height 12mT2 - Willow Tree: adjacent T1 nearest rear Of house overhanging stream. Reduce crown all round by up to 3.5 metres in height and rebalance. Final finished height 12mT3 - Willow: First of two trees on far right of rear garden opposite large ash tree. Reduce crown by up to 4 metres in height and side growth as required to rebalance. Final finished height 10mT4 - Willow Tree: next to T3 with failed section in crown. Reduce height by 3.5-4 metres (approximately just below failed section) and reduce side growth to rebalance. Final finished height 10m

    The Old Rectory Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  2. Decided26/00595/FUL

    Provision of a terrace of three dwellings following demolition of existing vacant garage buildings.

    Orchard Court Turners Drive Thatcham RG19 4QG

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  3. Decided26/00596/AGRIC

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: New building - Steel portal frame straw barn.

    The Old Dairy Site Manor House Church Street Hampstead Norreys Thatcham

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/00597/FUL

    Change of use of upper floors, front and rear dormers and two Storey Rear Extension to create 14-Bed HMO.

    20 High Street Theale Reading RG7 5AN

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  5. Decided26/00598/AGRIC

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: New building - Steel-framed shed

    Hillfoot Farm Hillfoot Chapel Row Reading RG7 6PG

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  6. Decided26/00599/HOUSE

    Proposed integral garage conversion / partial extension to provide new front access, fully habitable spec multi use room, utility and shower-room.

    6 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  7. Decided26/00600/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 of 1no existing 16.5M monopole with 3no existing antennas and 2no existing equipment cabinets, to be replaced with 1no new 20M monopole to accommodate 6no new antennas with 1no new equipment cabinet and other associated ancillary works thereto.

    Telecommunications Mast Reading Services Westbound Burghfield Reading

    Received 12 Mar 2026
  8. Decided26/00602/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (Submission of EPS License) of planning permission 23/02591/HOUSE

    Little Hidden Farm Wantage Road Newtown Hungerford RG17 0PN

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  9. Decided26/00603/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 (EPS License) of planning permission 23/02592/LBC

    Little Hidden Farm Wantage Road Newtown Hungerford RG17 0PN

    Received 11 Mar 2026
  10. Decided26/00604/CERTP

    Add 10 solar panels / PVs to the south facing roof of our free standing garage (the small building marked in the site plan which is north west of the main house)

    Hilltop Cottage Hopgoods Green Bucklebury Reading RG7 6TA

    Received 15 Mar 2026
  11. Decided26/00606/HOUSE

    Demolition of garage. Erection of single-storey extension to north elevation. New flat entrance porch.

    The Old Farm Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JN

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  12. Decided26/00607/FUL

    Retrospective construction of a private access track.

    Harcourt House West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AS

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  13. Decided26/00608/FUL

    Revised application for demolition of former water pumping station reservoir, associated plant and buildings, replacement with detached 5-bed dwelling with integral garage. Section 73 to vary Condition (10) Land Contamination of planning permission 22/01953/FULD.

    Reservoir (covered) Tutts Clump Reading

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  14. Decided26/00609/NONMAT

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/00128/HOUSE. Amendments:Alteration of Porch main entrance opening, currently approved as door with twin side lights, proposed replacing with a door opening with nosidelights, installation of a light tunnel in the roof above the hallway, increase in the width of window in south elevation

    29 Longcroft Road Thatcham RG19 4QT

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  15. Decided26/00610/HOUSE

    Single storey front porch and rear extension.

    15 Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3PY

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  16. Decided26/00611/TPW

    T1 (pine): Remove to just above ground level due to health and safety concerns (see attached rationale) and replant

    Barn Owl Day Nursery Domus Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6UT

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  17. Decided26/00612/COND

    Approval of details reserved by Conditions (4) Access Surfacing and (6) SuDS of planning permission 23/02799/FUL: Application for a temporary dwelling for a rural worker.

    Watery Lane Farm Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0JH

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  18. Decided26/00613/5DAY

    Excavate in root protection are of 2x Yew trees in order to replace leaking water supply. Works to be carried out in accordance with advice from Senior Tree Officer email 13/Mar/26.

    Smiths Row Greenham Road Newbury RG14 7HY

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  19. Decided26/00614/5DAY

    Damaged tree - Removal of branches blocking footpath

    PROW Adj To Recreation Ground Mayfield Avenue Calcot Reading

    Received 13 Mar 2026
  20. Decided26/00616/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (External lighting) of planning permission 21/01086/COMIND

    The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  21. Decided26/00617/HOUSE

    Proposed side extension and porch infill

    47 Hawkesbury Drive Calcot Reading RG31 7ZR

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  22. Decided26/00618/NONMAT

    Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 23/02973/HOUSE: Two-storey side and rear extension to the existing residential dwelling and the construction of an outbuilding following the demolition of the existing outbuilding. Amendment: Reduce the size of the approved outbuilding keeping the appearance and characteristics very similar to the approved scheme and includes the retention of the existing shed.

    Cherry Cottage Bucklebury Alley Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9NN

    Received 17 Mar 2026
  23. Decided26/00620/PIP

    Application for permission in principle for a phased application for upto 5 serviced plots for custom build housing

    Glenvale Nurseries Hungerford Lane Bradfield Southend Reading RG7 6JH

    Received 16 Mar 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/00621/FUL

    Use of the premises for storage and distribution (Class B8), together with the erection of a new temporary cabin building (12m x 6m) to provide an ancillary trade counter/retail collection facility for a 5-year period. The proposal also includes the siting of two temporary storage/shipping containers (each 6m x 2.5m) with a zap shelter installed between them to create additional covered storage space.

    Land East Of Racecourse View and South Of Hambridge Lane Newbury

    Received 17 Mar 2026

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