How long do planning decisions take near Boxford?

The average planning decision time near Boxford is 80 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 Boxford?

The planning approval rate near Boxford is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Boxford?

The most common type of planning application near Boxford is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boxford?

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Boxford, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boxford, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

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

About Boxford

Boxford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, approximately 4 miles northwest of Newbury and south of the M4 motorway. Nestled along the east bank of the River Lambourn, Boxford offers a charming rural setting, with the hamlet of Westbrook situated across the river on the Berkshire Downs tributary. This area presents a unique landscape for potential planning applications, reflecting both its natural beauty and accessible location.

Population: 494 (2021) · Area: 11.7 km² · Elevation: 112m

District: West Berkshire

Website: http://www.boxford.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £382,776 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
LSOA: West Berkshire 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boxford.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boxford.

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 Boxford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Boxford.

- Mill House Boxford Newbury RG20 8DP
T1 - Ash: Fell to retain 200cm of trunk T2 - 4x Hawthorn/ Willow: Variously cut back for management. Fell and remove one - multi stem plants growth needs managing by limited cutting back and removal o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Brook Cottage Boxford Newbury RG20 8DP
T1. Leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' Overgrown Fell T2. Thuja occidentalis Overmature Fell G3 Conifer group of 5 Collapsing limbs overmature Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Heather Pine Lambourn Road Boxford Newbury RG20 8DA
Rear extension, overcladding rear of existing building, new rooflights in existing roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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- Shepherds Hill House School Lane Boxford Newbury RG20 8DX
T1: Dismantle and fell sycamore tree to ground level. Tree is poisonous to horses. T2: Dismantle and fell sycamore tree to ground level. Tree is poisonous to horses. T3: Dismantle and fell sycamore tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
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- Land Adjacent To Grummidge Boxford Newbury
T1 - Weeping Willow (salix babylonica): Pollard the tree by approx 5 metres to reduce the risk to any further limbs failing and causing harm to passing individuals, property etc.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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- Fieldhouse Westbrook Newbury RG20 8DN
T2 - Ash: (Fraxinus Excelsior) this tree has been reduced within the last 5 years to maintain a manageable height as it is within 3 metres of the house, The current height of this tree is 13 metres an
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-07-30
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- The Bell at Boxford Boxford Newbury RG20 8DD
Non material amendment to approved 22/01922/FUL - Partial redevelopment of the former Bell Inn with associated landscape and highway works. Amendment - Addition of PV panels to the roof of the existin
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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- The Bell at Boxford Boxford Newbury RG20 8DD
Non-Material amendment to planning permission 22/01922/FUL: Partial redevelopment of the former Bell Inn with associated landscape and highway works. Amendment: Car park surfacing changes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Boxford in Berkshire

Boxford sits at an elevation of 112 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 11.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Boxford show an average sale price of £382,776, 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 Boxford a particularly low-crime area.

Boxford 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 Boxford includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Boxford Chalk Pit SSSI, Easton Farm Meadow SSSI, Boxford Water Meadows SSSI and 2 more; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain, River Lambourn. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boxford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.boxford.org.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Boxford

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Boxford. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Boxford.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Boxford were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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