Burghfield Hill, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burghfield Hill, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Burghfield Hill are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burghfield Hill
Burghfield is a picturesque village and expansive civil parish in West Berkshire, England, adjacent to Reading. Its rich history predates the Domesday Book and includes three former manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. Since the 1980s, Burghfield's population has nearly doubled due to the development of housing estates, transforming it into a popular residential area for commuters to Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke, and the M4 corridor. This growth presents various planning opportunities and considerations for future developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Hampshire
- LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burghfield Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burghfield Hill.
- 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 Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Burghfield Hill.
- - 6 Dauntless Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NZ
T1 - Oak: located in back garden. Carry out lateral reduction of 1-2m to suitable growth points to manage garden encroachment only on the garden side of the canopy whilst leaving asymmetrical canopy.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of The Hollies Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3BH
Tree 113A - English Oak: Reduce length of broken stump to circa 1.5m from its union with the parent stem as indicated in photo
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 10 Lamden Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3LZ
Convert a single car garage attached to the main house to provide an additional living/family accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 36 Valley Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NF
Removal of existing 1.9m high rotten fence and replacement with a 1.9m wall. The length of this wall will be 11.5 meters long the same length of the existing fence.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 5 Dauntless Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NZ
T1 - Oak: Large mature Oak: Located in back garden. Remove all major deadwood, reduce lateral growth by 1-2m carrying out radial prune to suitable growth points to manage garden encroachment. Reduce s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Street Record 2 Pinchcut 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: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Street Record 2 The Close 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: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 9 Ragdale Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NG
A childrens home for up to 3 children (13- 18 years) that will be managed by 4 members of staff over a period of 24 hours. A maximum of three members of staff would be present during the day and from
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 23 Woodlands Avenue Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3HU
Non Material amendment application to planning application 24/01459/HOUSE : Two storey and single storey extensions and insertion of roof lights to existing roof scape to existing detached dwelling. A
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-04-14
View full details - - 38 Valley Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NF
1. Raise and extend existing front retaining wall and pave front garden to expand existing parking facilities. 2. Extend existing front porch. 3. Convert garage into a habitable space (home gym). 4. D
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Street Record Holmdene 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: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 3 Wren Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3PF
T1- Mature Oak: Reduce north western spread of tree over hanging 26 Barn Owl Way by 2-3m back to suitable growth points and remove deadwood. Leaving a redial spread of 4m and a height no less than 20m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - Red Kite House Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3BH
Confirmation of compliance with conditions of planning permission 18/00501/FULD - Change of use from guest house to dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 17 Lamden Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3LZ
Single storey side and rear extension, garage conversion and enlarged hardstanding to form parking space to the front garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 14 Woodlands Avenue Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3HU
Erection of a rear roof dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 23 Valley Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3NF
Garage conversion, internal alterations and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - Land North Of Dauntless Road and South Of Pondhouse Farm Clayhill Road Burghfield Common Reading
Non-Material Amendment to approved application 22/00325/RESMAJ. Amendment: Proposed house type substitution to plots 87-92. Footprint and storey height remain as RM approval. Removal of windows adjace
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-11-01
View full details - - Land North Of Dauntless Road and South Of Pondhouse Farm Clayhill Road Burghfield Common Reading
Approval of details reserved by Condition No. 15 (Piling Method Statement) of Approved Application 18/02485/OUTMAJ : Outline application for residential development of up to 100 dwellings with new cyc
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - Red Hatch Reading Road Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3BL
We are seeking permission to install a drop kerb in front of our property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Burghfield Hill in Berkshire
Burghfield is a picturesque village and expansive civil parish in West Berkshire, England, adjacent to Reading. Its rich history predates the Domesday Book and includes three former manors: Burghfield Regis, Burghfield Abbas, and Sheffield. Since the 1980s, Burghfield's population has nearly doubled due to the development of housing estates, transforming it into a popular residential area for commuters to Reading, Newbury, Basingstoke, and the M4 corridor. This growth presents various planning opportunities and considerations for future developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burghfield Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Burghfield Hill 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 Hill includes 9 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 Hill
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Burghfield Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burghfield Hill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 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 Hill were tree works (12), full planning applications (9), telecoms (7). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted.
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