How long do planning decisions take near Bishop's Green?

The average planning decision time near Bishop's Green is 34 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bishop's Green?

The planning approval rate near Bishop's Green is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bishop's Green?

The most common type of planning application near Bishop's Green is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bishop's Green?

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Bishop's Green, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bishop's Green, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bishop's Green are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bishop's Green

Bishop's Green is a quaint village located in Hampshire, near the border with Berkshire. Its proximity to both counties makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and accessibility to nearby amenities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £375,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
LSOA: West Berkshire 019F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bishop's Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop's Green.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bishop's Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Bishop's Green.

- Out Of District Planning Consultation Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Land East Of Ecchinswell Road Bishops Green Hampshire
Out Of District Planning Consultation BDBC: Ref 25/02815/OUT - Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for pedestrian and vehicle access (excluding internal estates roads) from E
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08
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26/01419/HOUSE - Knightsbridge Court Basingstoke Road Greenham Thatcham RG19 8HR
Conversion of existing garage to gym with replacement of flat roof with pitched roof, roof extension to form covered porch for oil tank, render finish and associated fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-06
- Out Of District Planning Consultation Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Land East Of Ecchinswell Road Bishops Green Newbury RG20 4HS
Out Of District Planning Consultation BDBC: Ref 25/02815/OUT - Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for pedestrian and vehicle access (excluding internal estates roads) from E
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Martindale Farm Basingstoke Road Greenham Thatcham West Berkshire RG19 8HW
Application for permission in principle for 1 detached dwelling (25/02700/PIP Case Officer: Harriet Allen) Please note the decision on this application is made by West Berkshire Council
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-02-26
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- Parker Farm, Ashford
Erection of 8 dwellings together with all necessary infrastructure.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2025-05-27
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- Knightsfield 9 Knightsbridge Drive Headley Hampshire RG19 8JZ
Conversion of existing studio to create an ancillary granny annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Bishop's Green in Berkshire

Property prices in Bishop's Green show an average sale price of £375,675, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishop's Green a particularly low-crime area.

Bishop's Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bishop's Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowdown and Chamberhouse Woods SSSI, Greenham and Crookham Commons SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bishop's Green

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Bishop's Green. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bishop's Green.

The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bishop's Green were outline applications (4), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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