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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. Decided26/00741/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'cycle and vehicular parking' of planning permission 21/01086/COMIND: Change of use from Class E(g) (i), E(f) and E(e) to F1(a) for a special educational needs school and associated works

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

    Received 1 Apr 2026
  2. Decided26/00743/TPW

    T1 - Lime: Reduce the top of the tree by approx 2.5 metres to a finished height of approx 10.5 metresT2 - Oak: Reduce the top of the tree by approx 2.5 metres to a finished height of approx 10.5 metresT3 - Chestnut: Cut back to the main trunk the one lower dead branch

    35 Broad Lane Upper Bucklebury Reading RG7 6QH

    Received 2 Apr 2026
  3. Decided26/00744/HOUSE

    Demolition of the existing carport and the construction of a new extension

    88 School Lane Boxford Newbury RG20 8DX

    Received 3 Apr 2026
  4. Decided26/00745/COND

    Approval of details reserved by Conditions (19) Landscape Design and (20) Proposed Landscape Scheme of planning permission 23/01100/RESMAJ: Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval 14/03109/OUTMAJ - Section 73: To vary condition 32: No more than 250 dwellings shall be completed prior to the completion and opening to traffic of a new bridge, to 421 dwellings. Of approved reference 09/00971/OUTMAJ for redevelopment of Newbury Racecourse to provide new and enhanced leisure, racing, administrative and visitors facilities; new hotel and hostel; replacement children's nursery; permanent retention of the Mill Reef Stand; replacement maintenance buildings, yard and workshops; replacement golf club house and apartment, floodlit driving range and remodelling of golf course; up to 1,500 dwellings.

    History 3 Newbury Racecourse Racecourse Road Newbury

    Received 31 Mar 2026
  5. Decided26/00746/FUL

    The construction of lean-too to the sides of the existing cattle building

    Bower Farm Bower Road Aldworth Reading RG8 9TR

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  6. Decided26/00747/HOUSE

    Single storey side garage extension plus new front fence and access gates

    Edenholme Hungerford Lane Bradfield Southend Reading RG7 6JJ

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  7. Decided26/00748/HOUSE

    Loft conversion featuring front and rear gable-dormer windows.

    8 Cleveland Nook Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3WE

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  8. Decided26/00749/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 placement of an 8 Metre Light Wooden Pole near Rose Cottage, The Forge, RG17 0GU.

    Street Record 1 The Forge Hungerford

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  9. Decided26/00751/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 placement of an 8 Metre Light Wooden Pole near the John o Gaunt Pub, The Forge, RG17 0GU.

    Street Record 2 The Forge Hungerford

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  10. Decided26/00752/FUL

    Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch

    20 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NF

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  11. Decided26/00753/FUL

    The siting of portacabins as an interim child care facility, for a maximum period of three years - retrospective.

    Tigers Day Nursery Henwick Court Turnpike Road Thatcham RG18 3QY

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  12. Decided26/00755/TPC

    T1 - Ash: Fell to retain 200cm of trunkT2 - 4x Hawthorn/ Willow: Variously cut back for management. Fell and remove one - multi stem plants growth needs managing by limited cutting back and removal of some falling willow branches. Fell and remove the one growing out of/over the riverbank supporting wall and could damage the wall T3 - Willow: During 2026 cut back branches when they impede flow of the river or weight the tree risking it pulling into riverT4 - Twisted Willow: Fell and removeT5 - Ash: Pollard or fell and remove. Tree is suffering significantly from Ash Die Back as well as rotten base. Plan is to undertake an extreme pollard and then if the tree is unsavable fell and removeT6 - Lime: Crown lift. During 2026 prune back growth trailing on the roofT7 - 2x Willow: Remove two small trees

    Mill House Boxford Newbury RG20 8DP

    Received 7 Apr 2026
  13. Decided26/00756/HOUSE

    The demolition of a rear flat roof extension. New rear extension, new side extension and internal remodelling to create an open plan kitchen/ dining with utility, pantry and WC.

    36 Stockcross Newbury RG20 8JX

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  14. Decided26/00757/HOUSE

    Two storey side and single storey rear extensions including dropped kerb and extra parking.

    66 Devonshire Gardens Tilehurst Reading RG31 6FP

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  15. Decided26/00761/TPW

    T1 - Oak: located on the boundary to the property next to College Piece footpath. Remove epicormic growth off the stem to 4-5m carry out lateral prune only on the house side by 1m to manage encroachment to the property remove any deadwood that poses a risk to the property.T2 - Oak: located on the same boundary slightly further back in the garden. Reduce lower scaffold limb by 1-2m to suitable growth points to again manage encroachment to the house remove any deadwood that poses a risk to the property

    Land Adjacent To 27 Groves Lea Mortimer Reading RG7 3SS

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  16. Decided26/00763/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 16 (Electric Charging Points), 30 (Cycle Storage) and 32 (Vehicle parking provided to standards) of planning permission 25/02424/NONMAT

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  17. Decided26/00764/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 18(Travel Plan (Food store)), 34 (External Materials) and 35 (Hard and soft Landscaping) of planning permission 25/02424/NONMAT

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Received 8 Apr 2026
  18. Decided26/00765/LBC

    Works to be carried out: Existing slates to be removed including existing roof battens exposing rafters. New 25x50 roof battens to be installed against the joists to reduce the imperfections and bowing in the roof so the roof more flat once the slates are laid. New breathable membrane and treated roof battens to be installed so the underside is up to date with modern day standards New reclaimed slates (natural) like for like to be installed using copper fixings. New lead flashing around chimney and ridge line using like for like materials. Adequate ventilation - vent tiles and over fascia vents. Bonding gutters to be installed on conjoining party wall so the installation is the correct roof gauge.

    63 Shaw Road Newbury RG14 1HG

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  19. Decided26/00766/TPW

    (Numbering as per attached survey; please note the tree is sited at Lyndhurst and the proposed work has been discussed with the owner)T007 (Lime): Shorten the regrowth by approximately 2m to reduce forces on hazard beam (see attached survey report for justification); this only affects overhanging portion of tree. Remove major deadwood overhanging Trijonet.N.B: we intend to carry out the works recommended in the survey to T003, T004, T005, T006, T009 as well, but they do not appear to be included in the TPO as per the Council TPO map.

    Lyndhurst Bere Court Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 8JT

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  20. Decided26/00767/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 12 (Contamination Site Characterisation). 17 (ASHP) and 20 (Landscaping) of planning permission 24/01920/FUL

    1 Longworthy Newbury Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TB

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  21. Decided26/00768/TPC

    Trees are located in the rear garden of 2 Crown Lane and overhang the car park of Theale CourtRow of Cypresses and a sycamore: Trim back all branches overhanging the carpark back to the boundary

    The Flat 2 Crown Lane Theale Reading RG7 5BG

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  22. Decided26/00769/TPC

    T1 - Catalpa: Reduce over extended branches by approx. 1m to leave a more balanced shape, leaving tree at a height if approx. 14 meters and spread of approx. 12 metersPlease see photo for reference.

    Brook House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  23. Decided26/00773/HOUSE

    Loft conversion featuring front and rear gable-dormer windows.

    9 Cleveland Nook Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3WE

    Received 9 Apr 2026
  24. Decided26/00776/HOUSE

    Two storey extensions to existing dwelling house

    Bussock Mayne Cottage Snelsmore Newbury RG14 3BP

    Received 10 Apr 2026

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