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West Berkshire Council
Planning applications.
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 dates1,494Searchable 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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decided26/01004/5DAY
Removal of a failed Ash tree from Conservation Area, following snap out of scaffold limb. w3w location ///improvise.developer.unusually.
The Swan at Streatley High Street Streatley Reading RG8 9HR
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided26/01005/HOUSE
Single storey rear extension for study and conversion of garage to gym use
Fleuremile Upper Green Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9QJ
Received 7 May 2026 - Decided26/01006/NONMAT
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 23/01241/FULMAJ: Demolition of office building and construction of a storage and distribution warehouse for use within Class B2 and/or B8 with ancillary office space, together with access, parking and landscaping. Amendment: This application seeks to amend the wording of Condition 6 (relating to BREEAM) to replace the currently specified score of 77.3% with a requirement to achieve BREEAM 'Excellent' (or above).
Thatcham Business Village Colthrop Way Thatcham RG19 4LW
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided26/01007/HOUSE
Single storey rear extension, and first floor side extension over existing garage
19 Fromont Drive Thatcham RG19 3PE
Received 8 May 2026 - Decided26/01009/HOUSE
Single storey rear and side extension, loft conversion and widening of access
5 Bruan Road Newbury RG14 7AU
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/01010/TPW
Oak (T1) - Reduce oak tree crown by 3-4m leaving final height approx 12-13m to allow more light to surrounding shrubs and plants and to clear building. Crown raise by up to 6m to create more light for surrounding plants and to clear building.
56 Valley Road Newbury RG14 6ER
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/01011/CERTP
Installation of an air source heat pump in a residential property.
Coppers Worlds End Beedon Newbury RG20 8SB
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/01012/CERTP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use: This application seeks to establish the lawfulness of the use of the premises as a creche, day nursery or day centre (Use Class E(f) of The Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended)).
Micro Focus The Lawn 22 - 30 Old Bath Road Newbury RG14 1QN
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/01013/COND
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Lighting Design Strategy' and 8 'Tree Protection Scheme' of approved 25/02582/HOUSE: Alterations, front and side extensions to existing dwelling house.
Carramar Wantage Road Streatley Reading RG8 9LB
Received 11 May 2026 - Decided26/01014/HOUSE
Removal of the existing utility room to the side, reduce the height of the existing building, new rear extension, cladding and double garage.
3 Long Hedge Lambourn Hungerford RG17 7LY
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/01015/HOUSE
2 storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, front porch addition, Velux addition. General remodel. Section 73 variation of Condition (2) Approved Plans of planning permission 26/00002/HOUSE.
20 Roman Way Thatcham RG18 3BP
Received 12 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01016/HOUSE
Proposed two-storey side extension, new raised roof and conversion of roof space, single storey rear extension and associated alterations. Render to existing walls. New access and off-road parking. Demolish garage and provide additional parking at rear.
94 Enborne Road Newbury RG14 6AN
Received 12 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01017/HOUSE
Extension to the ground floor, 1st floor and roof of an existing house
Dormers Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT
Received 12 May 2026 - Awaiting decision26/01018/FUL
Proposed fishing hut and maintenance store
Gravel Pit South Of Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre Muddy Lane Thatcham
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01019/TPW
T1 - Oak: 1. Crown Raising. Raise crown over adjacent highway and footpath to achieve statutory clearance: Highway: minimum 5.2 m. Footpath: minimum 2.5 m. Works to focus on secondary and tertiary branches only. 2. Deadwood Removal. Remove all significant deadwood (>50 mm diameter). Smaller diameter deadwood to be retained where safe to do so for habitat value. 3. Lateral Reduction (Property Clearance). Selectively reduce limbs extending towards 14 Sidestrand Road. Achieve up to 2m clearance between canopy and building.T2 - Oak: 1. Crown Raising. Raise crown over adjacent highway and footpath to achieve statutory clearance: Highway: minimum 5.2 m. Footpath: minimum 2.5 mWorks to focus on secondary and tertiary branches only. 2. Deadwood Removal. Remove all significant deadwood (>50 mm diameter). Smaller diameter deadwood to be retained where safe to do so for habitat value. 3. Lateral Reduction (Property Clearance). Selectively reduce limbs extending towards 14 Sidestrand Road. Achieve up to 2m clearance between canopy and building.
16 Sidestrand Road Newbury RG14 6HP
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/01020/ADV
ERECTION OF ILLUMINATED AND NON -ILLUMINATED SIGNS TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING.SIGN A - EXISTING POST PICTORIAL TO BE STRIPPED BACK BY OTHERS, WITH NEW HANGMAN SLEEVER AND BRACKET/BOOT AND NEW PICTORIAL FITTED AND LINOLITES. SIGN B - NEW SET OF INDIVIDUAL HOUSENAME LETTERS AND BACK PANEL WITH TROUGH LIGHT. SIGN C - 1X NEW DOUBLE SIDED CAR PARK ENTRANCE SIGN WITH TROUGH LIGHT. SIGN D - 1X BRASS LANTERN TO MAIN ENTRANCE. SIGN E - 6X LED FLOOD LIGHTS (BY OTHERS). SIGN F - 1X MUDDY BOOT SIGN. SIGN G - 1X CCTV LEGAL SIGN BY DOOR. SIGN H - 1X CCTV LOGO SIGN. SIGN I - 1X GARDEN NOTICE. SIGN J - 1X SIGNWRITTEN HOUSENAME AND BACK PANEL TO REAR ELEVATION.SIGN K - 1X NEW DOUBLE SIDED DIRECTIONAL SIGN . SIGN L - 1X REPLACEMENT DEEP WATER SIGN
The Cunning Man Burghfield Bridge Burghfield RG30 3RB
Received 12 May 2026 - Decided26/01021/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 Wooden Pole near East Lodge, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4LY.
Street Record 1 Wasing Lane Aldermaston Reading
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01022/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 a 9 Metre Wooden Pole near East Lodge, Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4LY.
Street Record 2 Wasing Lane Aldermaston Reading
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01023/COND
Approval of details reserved by Condition (4) Tree Protection of planning permission 25/02880/HOUSE: Construction of a single-storey rear extension including excavation within 3 metres of the neighbouring property, and/or work on a party wall as defined by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
26 Maidas Way Aldermaston Reading RG7 4HZ
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01024/COND
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 (Sustainable drainage) of planning permission 25/02536/HOUSE
Pigeon House Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JQ
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01025/FUL
Replacement of existing large screen glazing with aluminium system.
Town Mills West Mills Newbury RG14 5HW
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01026/TPC
T1-T2: Fell cypress trees beside drive and grind stumpsT3: Reduce height and spread of robinia tree. Leaving cuts no greater than 40mm and finishing height left at 10m
Croft House The Croft Church Street Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9TS
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01027/TPC
T1 - Weeping Willow: Pollard. Reduce entire crown to previous reduction points.
The Stables The Street Aldermaston Reading RG7 4LN
Received 13 May 2026 - Decided26/01028/CERTP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use: Proposed use of an indoor play cafe
Unit A Bamboo House 11 Market Street Newbury RG14 5LX
Received 14 May 2026
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What these statistics cover
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.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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