Planning Applications in
West Berkshire
West Berkshire has a population of approximately 165112 and is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in West Berkshire to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
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Planning Application Types in West Berkshire
Based on 1397 applications tracked between 2025-05-19 and 2026-09-02.
Full
46% of all applications
Householder
20% of all applications
Tree Works
15% of all applications
Demolition
5% of all applications
Change of Use
4% of all applications
Non-Material Amendment
3% of all applications
West Berkshire Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-05-19 to 2026-09-02 · Updated 2 September 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in West Berkshire
PlanWatch currently holds 1,397 West Berkshire planning records across 742 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-05-19 to 2026-09-02. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (638), Householder (274), Tree Works (205).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in West Berkshire
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the West Berkshire area.
Mortimer Village Development Protest
2026Residents of Stratfield Mortimer (Mortimer) staged protest against 350-home development at West End Farm. Site is in Hampshire (Basingstoke and Deane jurisdiction) but right on West Berkshire border. Around 200 protesters in January 2026. Council formally opposed due to cross-border impacts on A339 and local services.
Why this matters: Shows cross-border development impacts. Neighbouring authorities' decisions affect local area.
Watership Down Development
2022Development near Newbury approved despite local opposition. drew comparisons to famous novel location. Earlier controversy that set precedent for green field opposition.
Why this matters: Shows local sensitivity to rural/greenfield development in area with strong countryside identity.
Major Developments to Watch in West Berkshire
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of West Berkshire.
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What Makes Planning in West Berkshire Different
- Council has formally opposed developments in neighbouring authorities. Strong rural identity and green belt protection.
Population 165,112 (2024). Area 704 km². Density 234/km². 2021 census ~161,500.
Key Areas in West Berkshire
Unitary authority in Berkshire with commuter pressure to London and Reading. Rural character with market towns. Cross-border development pressure.
Recent Planning Applications in West Berkshire
Latest applications submitted to West Berkshire council.
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Drainage) of planning permission 25/02929/HOUSE
Pigeon House Eastbury Hungerford RG17 7JQ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 ( landscape scheme ), 7 (schedule of the materials), 8 (electric vehicle charging point) and 9 (cycle parking) of planning permission 23/00117/OUTMAJ
Land Adjacent To Bath Road Dorking Way Calcot Reading
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
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Lighting Design Strategy) of approved 24/01114/FUL
Messenger House Pear Tree Lane Newbury RG14 2LY
T1: Reduce height and spread of sycamore tree by approximately 2.5m. Leaving cuts not greater than 60mm. Height of tree to be left at 16m and width to be left at 14m.
3 St James Close Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AP
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the West Berkshire council website.
Visit West Berkshire planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in West Berkshire
West Berkshire Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what West Berkshire's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach West Berkshire Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
Frequently Asked Questions — West Berkshire Planning
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- West Berkshire council planning portal — publicaccess.westberks.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 2 September 2026
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