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14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cold Ash · updated daily · West Berkshire Council
- Land at Harewood Drive Cold Ash ThatchamAwaiting decisionCedar: dismantle dead treeReceived 5 Nov 202626/02423/5DAY
- Little Croft Collaroy Road Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9PGAwaiting decisionFell 13 mature beech trees, identified as Groups G1, G2 and G3Received 30 Oct 202626/02383/5DAY
- Rockall Ash Terrace Ashmore Green Thatcham RG18 9EUAwaiting decisionHouseholder planning permission for a roof enlargement and extension, with associated internal and external alterations.Received 28 Oct 202626/02018/HOUSE
- The Gables The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HYAwaiting decisionT1 - Wild Cherry: Fell to ground level Reason: T1 is a mature tree growing to the rear of the property. The trees two trunks lean towards the rear elevation of the property. Fungal fruiting bodies of Laetiporus sulphureus (Chicken of the Woods) are present at the base of the tree. The presence of decay at the base of the tree and the lean of the trunk towards the residential property means that T1 (Cherry) poses an unacceptable risk to property and can no longer be safely retained in this location.Received 12 Oct 202626/02241/TPW
- Portofino House The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZAwaiting decisionSycamore - Approx 7 stems - Rear boundary - Reduce lateral branches back where encroaching over cabin by approx 3m to suitable growth points to clear roof. Lateral spread starting height - 12 meters - Finished height 9 meters (leave tops of trees)Received 12 Oct 202626/02226/TPW
Planning in Cold Ash
- Approved
- 84%
- 43 of 49 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cold Ash in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.
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Around Cold Ash
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RG18 205 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: West Berkshire Council
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About Cold Ash
Cold Ash is a village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, situated just 1 mile from Thatcham and 2.5 miles northeast of Newbury. Its proximity to these larger towns makes it a potentially attractive area for planning applications, offering a blend of rural charm and access to urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,037 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Cold Ash covers an area of approximately 7.9 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 Cold Ash 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 Cold Ash a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cold Ash has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cold Ash 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.coldash.org.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cold Ash, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Cold Ash. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (21), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.