Burghfield Common, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burghfield Common, Berkshire.
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About Burghfield Common
Burghfield Common, located in West Berkshire, England, is a vibrant village and civil parish that borders Reading. With a history that predates the Domesday Book, it was once home to three manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. The area's population has nearly doubled since the 1980s due to the development of housing estates, positioning Burghfield as a key residential hub for nearby towns such as Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke, as well as the M4 corridor.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burghfield Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burghfield Common.
- 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 Burghfield Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Burghfield Common.
- - 15 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY
Householders Planning application for a single storey side extension. Rear extension following the demolition of a conservatory and an infill section Inc. front entrance canopy. Flat roof with roof li
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Clevelands Springwood Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DS
Front, side and rear part single and part double storey extensions following demolition of existing garage. New vehicular access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Street Record School Lane Burghfield Common Reading
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 40 Auclum Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DA
Single storey front Kitchen and Garage extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 17 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY
English Oak: Predominant lean overhanging rear boundary fence line, overhanging neighboring property. Visible fruiting bodies at base evident. Due to the predominant lean and size and location of the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 10 Tarragon Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3YU
Approval of details reserved by Condition No. 4 (Construction Method Statement) of Approved Application 24/00752/HOUSE : Second storey side extension on top of existing garage and utility room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - Three Trees Bunces Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DG
Demolition of existing garage and construction of a single storey side extension with roof lantern
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 21 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY
Replacement of existing felt/timber flat roof on existing extension with new pitched, tiled roof of timber/tile construction. No other changes
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-12
View full details - - Tesco Express Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3QA
To install 3x Fascia sign, 2x Vinyl, 1x Dibond, 1x gantry Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-05-25
View full details - - 23 Chervil Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3YX
T8 - Oak - Prune to create a halo which would provide 1-1.5m clearance from the eaves and roof line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-04-27
View full details - - 18 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3DY
T1- Cypresses: Crown lift by 2-3 metres to maintain screen T2- Silver Birch: Remove deadwood and remove epicormic growth on main stem T3 - Oak: Remove deadwood and crown lift to main union 2-3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2022-12-29
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A brief summary of Burghfield Common in Berkshire
Burghfield Common, located in West Berkshire, England, is a vibrant village and civil parish that borders Reading. With a history that predates the Domesday Book, it was once home to three manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. The area's population has nearly doubled since the 1980s due to the development of housing estates, positioning Burghfield as a key residential hub for nearby towns such as Reading, Newbury, and Basingstoke, as well as the M4 corridor.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burghfield Common a particularly low-crime area.
Burghfield Common 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 Burghfield Common includes 8 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 Burghfield Common
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Burghfield Common. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 36 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burghfield Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 36 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burghfield Common were full planning applications (10), tree works (8), telecoms (5). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.