Compton, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Compton, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Compton
Compton is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the River Pang valley within the Berkshire Downs, located approximately 6 miles south of Didcot. Its charming rural setting and proximity to key transport links make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,789 (2021) · Area: 15.0 km² · Elevation: 106m
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.comptonparishcouncil.org/DNN/Default.aspx
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Compton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Compton.
- 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 Compton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Compton.
- - 6 Roden Down Mews Compton Newbury RG20 6QP
I wish to replace my wooden windows with upvc equivalents. I propose to do this in a manner which as much as possible is sympathetic to the original build design as the property is within the Compton
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 11 Horn Street Compton Newbury RG20 6QS
T1 - Sycamore: Reduce overall length of branches by removal of up to 4 metres in branch length, crown height and width and lift to 4 metres on clients side to match other side. All items include remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 3 Maydene Hockham Road Compton Newbury RG20 6QN
Leylandii: Crown reduction and height reduction. Intended finished height around 11 metres and 3 metres wide
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Bray Cottage Cheap Street Compton Newbury RG20 6QH
Removal and rebuilding of unstable garden wall - part retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 1 Meadow Close Compton Newbury RG20 6QQ
Erection of a single-storey extension with mono pitched roof, together with internal alterations to reconfigure the existing layout.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Baxter Healthcare Ltd Wallingford Road Compton Newbury RG20 7QW
Demolition of existing building and erection of 40 x residential units with associated landscaping, parking, drainage, open space and other associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Redhaven Cheap Street Compton Newbury RG20 6NH
Two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Church Farm Aldworth Road Compton Newbury
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: New agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - 6 Yew Tree Stables Compton Newbury RG20 6NG
Retrospective: Solar Panel Installation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Compton in Berkshire
Compton is a picturesque village and civil parish nestled in the River Pang valley within the Berkshire Downs, located approximately 6 miles south of Didcot. Its charming rural setting and proximity to key transport links make it a noteworthy area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,789 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Compton sits at an elevation of 106 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 15.0 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 Compton show an average sale price of £449,706, 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 Compton a particularly low-crime area.
Compton 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 Compton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Compton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.comptonparishcouncil.org/DNN/Default.aspx. 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 Compton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Compton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Compton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Compton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Compton were full planning applications (6), outline applications (3), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.