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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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More application records

  1. Awaiting decision26/01811/TPW

    G1 - Group of Dead Ash saplings fell. Reason because they are dead.G2 - Ash sapling fell, Field Maple clear BT line by 0.5m. Reason interfering with BT line.T1 - Hazel coppice at 0.5m. Reason growing too close to listed wall.T2 - Field Maple pollard at 1.5m. Reason growing too close to listed wall.

    Land Adjacent To Garden Cottage Streatley Reading

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/01812/FUL

    Change of use and conversion of building and grounds from Public House / Restaurant (Sui Generis) to a day nursery (Use Class E) including fenced external garden play area, associated car parking, cycle parking and bin stores.

    The Fox and Hounds at Donnington Oxford Road Donnington Newbury RG14 3AP

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/01814/TPW

    T1 - Oak - in front of house - remove epicormic growth on trunk up to 6 meters. Tip reduce lateral branch encroaching over roof by 1.5 meters to suitable growth points T2 Oak - LHS of house over garage -remove epicormic growth on trunk up to 6 meters. Reduce lateral branches encroaching over roof by 1.5 meters to suitable growth points T3 - Oak - rear garden behind house - remove epicormic growth on trunk up to 8 meters. Reduce lateral branches encroaching over roof by 1.5 meters to suitable growth points

    6 Blands Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JY

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/01815/PACOU

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of the first and second floors of 30-31 Northbrook Street falling within Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) to a use falling within Class C3 (Dwellinghouses), to provide four self-contained residential flats

    30 - 31 Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1DJ

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  5. Awaiting decision26/01816/TPW

    T27 - Common Oak: Reduce canopy by 2-3m to suitable growth pointsT28 - Scots Pine: RemoveT37 - Common Oak: Reduce canopy by 2-3m to suitable growth pointsT143 - Wild Cherry: Dismantle fell to ground

    Land North Of Badgers Glade Burghfield Common Reading

    Received 17 Aug 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/01817/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing white plastic conservatory; Ground floor rear extension; First floor rear extension over existing ground floor extension; Formation of front porch; Garage conversion (NB existing garage in use as storage only, not wide enough for modern vehicle); Installation of PV solar panels and air-source heat pump.

    14 Rockingham Road Newbury RG14 5PB

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/01819/FUL

    Retrospective Replacement of existing shopfront of 31 Northbrook Street with folding door. Aluminium frame finished Anthracite Grey 7016m, with 2 folding sections with clear DG 4mmm Tuff Low E 1.1 CPV glazing. Installation of two retractable awnings over outside seating area at a height of 2.6m.

    30 - 31 Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1DJ

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/01820/HOUSE

    Retrospective 4m x 4m Timber gazebo with pyramid roof

    11 Pound Lane Thatcham RG19 3TG

    Received 19 Aug 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/01821/FUL

    Change of use of existing Class E commercial premises to a tattoo studio (Sui Generis use). No external alterations proposed.

    10 Weavers Walk Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1AL

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/01822/FUL

    Extension to Oaksey House and Conversion of 1 no. respite unit to provide reconfigured gym, fitness facilities and hydrotherapy pool. External alterations including new entrance to Oaksey House and demolition and replacement of existing boundary wall together with reconfigured car parking and landscaping

    Oaksey House Oxford Street Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8XS

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/01823/TPC

    T2 - Fraxinus excelsior Common ash 8m 70mm; 90mm 2m Semi-Mature -Ivy and brambles precludes DBH measurement, so DBH estimated. Approximately 35% defoliated. Likely chalara. Limited life expectancy - RemoveT10 - Fraxinus excelsior Common ash 15m 360mm 7m Early-Mature - Sparse crown suggesting vitality is suboptimal. 20cm from wall, history of branch drop over the footpath - Given its condition, position, and limited long-term amenity value, retention is not considered appropriate. Removal is therefore proposed in the interests of public safety and sound arboricultural management.T11 - Prunus sp. Prunus 6m 280mm Early-Mature Hard to see due to wall but appears a dead stem testing upon the wall covered in ivy. - RemoveT14 - Aesculus hippocastanum Horse chestnut 16m 950mm 4m Mature - Fine vitality with leaf miner/blotch .Partially ivy clad and set upon bank. Significant included codominant union with high aspect ratio. Union would be characterized a s a wide-mouthed bark-included junction, without any obvious natural bracing. One stem has been girdled by a foreign body and has grown around it. Large seam wound to principle lateral 2nd order scaffold extending over wall and onto road, which is historic and mostly occluded. Downgraded due to sever biomechanical defect. - Due to proximity to road and poor union a reduction of 20-30% is recommended to reduce wind loading on compromised union. Road seems low occupancy but may be subject to trafficking during term time. Proposed final height 13m, Proposed crown spread 10m, Crown lift retained at 4m.

    Medical Centre Bridge House Bradfield Reading RG7 6BH

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/01824/HOUSE

    Single Storey Rear Extension and New Front Access to the Garage.

    Cabrills School Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3LB

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  13. Decided26/01825/5DAY

    T1 - Dead Scots Pine: Dismantle and fell to ground

    The Brush 3 Fox Close Burghfield Common Reading

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/01826/FUL

    Retrospective retention of the existing stone-surfaced access track and associated landscaping.

    Chantry House Hill Green Leckhampstead Newbury RG20 8RA

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/01827/LBC

    Single storey extension to C20th south wing, minor internal and external alterations and raised timber balcony deck on legs.

    Fairchilds Sadgrove Lane Bucklebury Reading RG7 6SA

    Received 6 Aug 2026
  16. Awaiting decision26/01828/HOUSE

    Part retrospective conversion of garage to utility room, cloakroom, domestic storage.

    2 Brierley Place Tilehurst Reading RG31 6FX

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/01829/TPC

    T1 - Robinia: Fell. Tree exhibiting evidence of Honey Fungus (Armillaria) around the base. Due to its proximity to multiple residential gardens, the tree has a significant falling-distance target area.

    12 Church Street Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9TR

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  18. Decided26/01830/TPC

    T1 - Sycamore: Pollard to previous pollard points

    2 Townview Fairview Road Hungerford RG17 0BP

    Received 20 Aug 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/01831/HOUSE

    Proposed single storey extension with associated alterations. 3no new rooflights to side elevation (East)

    Pump House East Garston Hungerford RG17 7HU

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  20. Awaiting decision26/01832/TPW

    Oak : Reduce declining crown by 2 metres leaving a finished height of no less than 12 m. Reduce side branches by 3 metres leaving a radial spread of no less than 4 metres

    Keyburn Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3PY

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  21. Awaiting decision26/01833/DEMO

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: The existing vacant office and warehouse complex at 31 Turnpike Road, including office accommodation arranged over up to three storeys, single-storey warehouse, production and loading areas, plant rooms, double garage block, storage sheds and other ancillary structures. The buildings will be demolished to slab level, with the existing ground slabs and below-slab foundations retained.

    Electricity Sub Station 31 Turnpike Road Newbury

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  22. Decided26/01834/NONMAT

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission allowed on appeal 24/00145/FULMAJ: Full planning application for the construction of 2 employment units for flexible uses within Class E (light industrial), B2 and/or B8 of the Use Classes Order (including ancillary office provision) with associated enabling works, access from Hoad Way, parking and landscaping. Amendments: Consolidate units; Alterations to service yard and building elevations; Provision of fences

    Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading

    Received 21 Aug 2026
  23. Awaiting decision26/01835/FUL

    Change of use of the Public House to residential use, together with external alterations, landscaping, car parking and any other associated works and infrastructure. Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 24/00582/FUL.

    White Hart Inn Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0HW

    Received 24 Aug 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/01836/HOUSE

    Proposed two storey extensions & associated internal alterations

    The White House Curridge Road Curridge Thatcham RG18 9ED

    Received 21 Aug 2026

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