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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 decision26/01864/TPC

    T1- Beech - To reduce the crown by up to 2-3m and to remove all major deadwood, ensuring all cuts are back to adequate growth points and we create a nice shape.Finished height approximately 16m and finished spread approximately 9m.

    Brook House Donnington Newbury RG14 2JT

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/01865/OOD

    Out Of District Planning Consultation BDBC: Ref 26/01688/ROC Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans), 8 (Refuse and recycling storage) and 11 (Parking) of planning permission 25/00533/FUL for the erection of a new dwelling to amend the site plan allowing the dwelling to be moved on the site.

    Out Of District Planning Consultation Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council West View Farm Baughurst Road Baughurst Tadley Hampshire

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/01866/TPW

    T012 (0177 tag) Pine - Reduce heavily loaded branches bearing large cones on over extended limbs by up to 1.5m. Reason for work as per recent attached tree survey.T013 (0178 tag) Pine - Carry out a further reduction on the already-reduced large branch on the southern side at approximately 10 m by 2m. Reason for work as per recent attached tree survey.T018 (0182 tag) Oak - Correctly re-prune the recent pruning point back to adequate growth points. Reduce the extending branch hanging low over the rear garden and play area by no more than 1.5 m to allow a natural lift. Reduce the crown back from the light column to create a 0.5-1m clearance. Reason for work as per recent attached tree survey.T025 (0012 tag) oak - Crown raise over the road to 5.2m from ground level. Crown raise over the footpath to 3 m above ground level. Reduce the defective branch on the south side by approximately 2 m. Reduce the branch encroaching onto the wall and roof of house number 65 by approximately 1 m. Reason for work as per recent attached tree survey.

    Horsecroft Way Tilehurst Reading

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/01867/FUL

    Installation of 1 x EV Charger upstand (under PD) and associated feeder pillar cabinet and car parking layout amendments

    Lidl Bath Road Calcot Reading RG30 2HB

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  5. Decided26/01868/AGRIC

    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: New building designed solely for agricultural purposes, including the storage of farm and forestry vehicles, machinery, generalfarm items, hay and livestock

    Hodcott Buildings West Ilsley Stables West Ilsley Newbury

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/01869/HOUSE

    Proposed alterations to conservatory and porch. S73 application to vary/remove condition 5 (Sustainability Measures) planning permission 26/01413/HOUSE

    250 Benham Hill Thatcham RG18 3AH

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/01870/HOUSE

    Proposed extensions including a front, side, rear and porch extension, raising of the roof to accommodate extra bedrooms, parking area and oil tank to the rear, and 2m front gates / hedges-S73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 26/00312/HOUSE

    The Cleffon Broad Lane Upper Bucklebury Reading RG7 6QJ

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/01871/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (External materials and finishes) of planning permission 24/02793/LBC

    Barn West Of The Old Rectory Lower Green Inkpen

    Received 26 Aug 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/01872/FUL

    Change of use of 0.03 Hectares of land to residential garden land.

    Scribbens Cottage Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3BL

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/01874/FUL

    Change of use of existing first floor office accommodation (Class E) to provide four ensuite guest bedrooms for short-stay visitor accommodation (Use Class C1), together with associated internal alterations, enlargement of existing window openings and installation of a new window.

    6A Victoria Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3SE

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/01875/TPW

    Removal of a damson tree (A1) that died just over 12 months ago after a heat wave last year. We have left it a year to see if would recover, but sadly it has not. Tree is approximately 7 metres tall and trunk circumference is approximately 166cm.

    17 Barbaras Meadow Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YF

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/01876/FULMAJ

    Change of use of 3.33 hectares acres of agricultural pastureland to a secure dog walking facility.

    Land at Beale Park Estate Lower Basildon Reading

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  13. Awaiting decision26/01877/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage with associated works

    Barton Holt Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9SA

    Received 27 Aug 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/01880/HOUSE

    HOUSEHOLDER PLANNING APPLICATION FOR THE ERECTION OF FIRST FLOOR EXTENSIONS TO FORM A BEDROOM & BATHROOM WITH INTERNAL ALTERATIONS & NEW DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STUDIO LOFT

    Old Rectory Garden House Purley Lane Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8AT

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/01881/CERTP

    Proposed single storey rear extension, porch, roof lights, flue, solar panels and refurbishment to fenestrations. Removal of chimneys.

    Redwood Emery Acres Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NY

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  16. Awaiting decision26/01882/HOUSE

    Proposed single storey side extension

    The Well House Pudding Lane Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BY

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/01883/HOUSE

    Single storey link to existing garage, conversion of garage to habitable room, utility room and storage. S73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/02698/HOUSE

    3 Blake Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9WN

    Received 25 Aug 2026
  18. Decided26/01884/NONMAT

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 23/02965/FULMAJ. Amendments: proposed minor revisions to the Consented Scheme as approved by way of the drawings/documents listed under Condition 2 attached to the Decision Notice.

    4 Gables Way Thatcham RG19 4ZB

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/01885/HOUSE

    Would like to request planning permission to have a dropped kerb leading off my property onto Newbury Road, class C road

    1 Mill Lane Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8YP

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  20. Awaiting decision26/01889/HOUSE

    Demolition of the existing conservatory, construction of a new orangery, and minor internal alterations to an existing dwelling.

    Prospect House Prospect Road Hungerford RG17 0JJ

    Received 28 Aug 2026
  21. Awaiting decision26/01890/CERTP

    Single Storey Rear Extension, following demolition of attached external store.

    39 Stanley Road Newbury RG14 7PB

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  22. Awaiting decision26/01891/RESMAJ

    Application for Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Approval 22/02754/OUTMAJ: For landscaping applicable to Phase 3 identified on the approved phasing plan (drawing no. 50873 P1-11)

    Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  23. Awaiting decision26/01892/HOUSE

    Internal and External Alterations, plus landscape works and erection of new garden structures

    Donnington Castle House Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE

    Received 1 Sept 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/01893/LBC

    Internal and External Alterations, plus landscape works and erection of new garden structures

    Donnington Castle House Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LE

    Received 1 Sept 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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