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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697 approved · 77 refused · 43 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 decision26/01987/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 (BREEAM Water efficiency credits) of planning permission 25/01718/FUL

    Pincents Kiln Industrial Park Pincents Kiln Calcot Reading RG31 7SD

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  2. Awaiting decision26/01989/FUL

    Erection of a building to store machinery and equipment associated with the Management of the Land

    Land at Golden Hill Reading Road Streatley Reading

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  3. Awaiting decision26/01990/COND

    Approval of details reserved by Conditions (5) CMS and (8) Precautionary Biodiversity Method Statement of planning permission 24/00657/FUL: Erection of single dwelling, double garage and associated works.

    Land at Tudor Avenue Chieveley Newbury RG20 8RW

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  4. Awaiting decision26/01991/LBC

    The proposed works involve replacing the fixed window above the entrance door with an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV).This is required to address a fire safety issue identified in a recent Fire Risk Assessment and supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.The AOV will open automatically in the event of a fire to help remove smoke from the escape route.The existing opening will be kept, with no changes to the building structure. The new window will closely match the existing window in appearance.The works are limited to improving fire safety while minimising any impact on the character of the listed building.

    128 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  5. Awaiting decision26/01992/OOD

    Out Of District Planning Consultation RBC: Ref PL/26/1011 - Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with integral garage on land to the side of 30 Westwood Glen, including new/altered vehicular accesses and associated works.

    Out Of District Reading Borough Council 30 Westwood Glen Tilehurst Reading RG31 5NW

    Received 10 Sept 2026
  6. Awaiting decision26/01993/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Schedule of materials), 4 (Surfacing of access), 5 (Tree protection), 6 (SuDS) and 7 (Ground levels and FFLs ) of planning permission 26/00295/FUL

    Highfield Farm Leckhampstead Newbury RG20 8QP

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  7. Awaiting decision26/01995/TPW

    T0686 Beech - Rubbing stems at 10m above road. Remove smaller rubbing lateral stem & inspect wound to remaining larger vertical wound at time of removal. Remove deadwood greater than 25mm including East side neighbouring tree.

    Priors Court School Priors Court Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9NU

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  8. Awaiting decision26/01997/TPC

    Trees work as follows (trees identified on accompanying plan):T1 Triple stem Sycamore, approx. 12m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 9-10m, max cut diameter 7.5cms. Deadwood and cut Ivy at base.T2 Double stem Sycamore, approx. 12m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 9-10m, max cut diameter 7.5cms. Deadwood and cut Ivy at base.T3 Single stem Sycamore, approx. 10m. Crown lift to 4m and crown reduction of approx. 20% and reshape. Tree to remain approx. 8-9m, max cut diameter 7.5cms Deadwood and cut Ivy at base.T4 Medium Ash 7m, in centre of garden, early signs of Ash die back. Inappropriate tree for small space and will be an issue as disease progresses. Dismantle to ground level,G1 Group of 9 Sycamore approx. 9m in line. Crown reduction of 20% and shape. Max cut 7.5cms. the trees height would finish 8-9m, and the spread of this linear group would be 6-7m x 2-3m. The "shaping" would reduce the over hang of the Old Newtown Road and increase the distance from the house.T5 Dwarf Cypress approx. 4m. Remove to ground level and replace with more appropriate planting so close to building

    The Tailors House Old Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7DE

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  9. Awaiting decision26/01998/HOUSE

    Erection of a single storey front extension, conversion of the existing integral garage, and erection of a single garage in the front garden, with associated lowering of the ground level to match the driveway.

    Hopewell Courtlands Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7BE

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  10. Awaiting decision26/02001/HOUSE

    Proposed garage conversion, loft extension with dormer window, facade alterations, solar panel installation, floor plan redesign and all associated work at Highdown View, Church Street, RG17 7DZ.

    Highdown View Church Street Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DZ

    Received 11 Sept 2026
  11. Awaiting decision26/02002/NONMAT

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 21/02594/OUTD: Outline application for the construction of a detached two bedroom dwelling. Matters to be considered: Access. Amendment: Amend description of development to "Outline application for the construction of a detached dwelling. Matters to be considered: Access". Update/correct the descriptive reference to 21/02594/OUT appearing in the application description/record for 26/00570/REM so that the planning history is internally consistent.

    Wood View Baydon Road Shefford Woodlands Hungerford RG17 7AD

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  12. Awaiting decision26/02004/CERTE

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use: Site of demolished farm buildings for new residential curtilage - in line with planning consent reference 23/02550/FULMAJ and subsequent demolition of farm buildings in line with discharge of conditions consent 25/00654/COND.

    Elm Farm Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0HR

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  13. Awaiting decision26/02005/TPC

    T1 Willow - Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by 3 meters, reducing the load on the branches. Final height of the tree to be 10m.

    Old Tannery Donnington Newbury RG14 2JT

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  14. Awaiting decision26/02006/COND

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (samples of the materials) of planning permission 14/03109/OUTMAJ

    History 2 Newbury Racecourse Racecourse Road Newbury

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  15. Awaiting decision26/02008/FULMAJ

    Addition of an additional residential Heat Pump

    Oak Perridge Thornford Road Crookham Common Thatcham RG19 8EN

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  16. Awaiting decision26/02009/CERTP

    Conversion of the existing garage to form part of the dwelling as a kitchen. The proposed works comprise removal of the existing garage door, partial infilling of the existing garage door opening with matching brickwork and installation of a new window within the remaining opening. The existing rear personnel door will be replaced with a new external door within the existing opening. A new internal opening will be formed between the existing garage and the main dwelling to provide access between the new kitchen area and the house. No new vehicular or pedestrian access is proposed, and no alterations are proposed to the existing driveway, hardstanding, site drainage or boundary treatments.

    22 The Quantocks Thatcham RG19 3SF

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  17. Awaiting decision26/02010/COND

    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Tree Protection) and 6 (Drainage Measures) of planning permission 26/00606/HOUSE

    The Old Farm Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JN

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  18. Awaiting decision26/02011/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing Sun Room and Garage with replacement single storey side and rear extension.

    7 Catherine Road Newbury RG14 7NA

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  19. Awaiting decision26/02012/TPW

    Oak tree 03EP, declining, prune out major deadwood and reduce stem leaning towards no. 17 by 3m in length as it is declining in vigour and could fall on to the property. Oak tree 03ER, mature and healthy oak tree, current height 17m and current width 15m. Proposal to crown reduce the tree by 10% and to provide 1m clearance from the roof lines of numbers 17 and 19, to reduce overall branch length by 1-1.5m and to have a final height of 14.5-15m and final width of 13.5-14m.

    Land at Voller Drive Tilehurst Reading

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  20. Awaiting decision26/02013/HOUSE

    Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single-storey extension. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 25/02587/HOUSE

    9 Kiln Close Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TQ

    Received 14 Sept 2026
  21. Awaiting decision26/02014/TPW

    Oak 06EU- 5m crown lift over DW and HWOak 06ES- 5m crown lift over DW and HWOak 06EP- 20% (1.5m ) Directional prune back from House number 31 Oak 06EM- 10% (1.5m) Directional prune , to cut back from lamp column Oak 06EA- Remove hanging aerial branchOak 06EO- Crown lift 3m over footpathOak 06DZ- Crown lift 3m over footpath and 5m over road

    Land On North Side Of Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  22. Awaiting decision26/02015/TPW

    Oak: Reduce and reshape by 25%. Current height 17 metres, proposed finished height 12 metres, current radial spread 8 metres, proposed finished radial spread 7 metres, final crown lift over footpath 4 metres.

    76 Valley Road Newbury RG14 6EU

    Received 15 Sept 2026
  23. Awaiting decision26/02020/HOUSE

    Construction of outdoor pool

    The Old Parsonage Curridge Road Curridge Thatcham RG18 9DZ

    Received 16 Sept 2026
  24. Awaiting decision26/02021/HOUSE

    Proposed front entrance extension and alterations following demolition of the existing entrance.

    Ridgeway House Bere Court Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 8JT

    Received 15 Sept 2026

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