Search Burghfield planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Burghfield · updated daily · West Berkshire Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Chormond Theale Road Burghfield Reading RG30 3TNAwaiting decisionProposed loft conversion with front dormer and velux windows on the front and rear elevations. Proposed single storey rear extension with a flat roof and flat rooflights. New high level, obscured glass windows on the side elevation for new Bathroom and Ensuite. Existing single storey side extension removed.Received 7 Oct 202626/02143/HOUSE
- Land At Hillfields Reading Road Burghfield Common ReadingAwaiting decisionG1-19 Mixture of oak, ash and hawthorn Cut back to near boundary line leaving a finished radial spread over the guide dogs field of no less than 0.5 metre T1 oak remove lowest horizontal limbs up to 5 metres and reduce remaining crown by 2-3 metres leaving a finished height of no less than 11 metres and a radial spread of no less than 3 metres T2 oak remove lowest horizontal limbs up to 5 metres and reduce remaining crown by 2-3 metres leaving a finished height of no less than 8 metres and a radial spread of no less than 2 metres G2 Ash x 7 Suffering from ADB fell all trees to near ground level G3 Goat willows x 8 Fell to near ground level Reason Allow light on to new solar panels planning ref 23/01447/FULReceived 17 Aug 202626/01783/TPW
- Sewage Treatment Works Sulhamstead Road Burghfield ReadingAwaiting decisionWelfare and laboratory buildingsReceived 31 Jul 202626/01317/FUL
- Mapleton Cottage The Hatch Burghfield Reading RG30 3THApprovedErection of a single storey extension on rear elevationReceived 18 May 2026Decided 8 Jul 202626/00909/HOUSE
- Clappers Burghfield Reading RG30 3TGAwaiting decisionThe site is in continuous residential use as three SELF-CONTAINED C3 dwellings within one registered title: (1) the Main House occupies the central, two-storey portion fronting Church Lane and functions as an independent dwelling with its own entrance and facilities; (2) the Annexe forms the left (west) wing of the building, internally self-contained with independent access and day-to-day living accommodation; and (3) the Bungalow forms the right (east) single-storey element, a separate dwelling with its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance set within the same plot. Each unit has historically operated as a distinct household with SEPERATE services/billing and has been identified administratively (e.g., council tax) as individual dwellings. The certificate is requested solely to confirm the existing arrangement and the parts of the land to which each dwelling relates (central house, left annexe, right bungalow) as shown in the supporting statement and survey extracts.Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)Received 26 Nov 202525/02733/CERTE
Planning in Burghfield
- Approved
- 100%
- 10 of 10 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burghfield in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.
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RG30 165 applications in the last 12 monthsRG7 477 applications in the last 12 months
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About Burghfield
Burghfield is a village and expansive civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, adjacent to Reading. With a history that predates the Domesday Book, Burghfield was once home to three manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. Since the 1980s, its population has nearly doubled due to the development of housing estates, transforming it into a key residential area for commuters to Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke, and the M4 corridor. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,116 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Burghfield covers an area of approximately 17.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Burghfield area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Burghfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Burghfield has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burghfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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.
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In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Burghfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
The most common types were tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3), telecoms (3).