How long do planning decisions take near Eddington?

The average planning decision time near Eddington is 35 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Eddington?

The planning approval rate near Eddington is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Eddington?

The most common type of planning application near Eddington is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Eddington?

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Eddington, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Eddington, Berkshire.

Berkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Eddington are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Eddington

Eddington is a village situated within the civil parish of Hungerford in the West Berkshire district of England. Located roughly 0.7 miles northeast of Hungerford, Eddington is separated from the town by the River Kennet. The area includes the Eddington estate, which is owned by businessman Peter Michael and lies to the north of the village. This information may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the vicinity.

District: Hungerford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £424,818 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
LSOA: West Berkshire 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Eddington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Eddington.

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 Eddington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Eddington.

- Harefield House and The Gables Upper Eddington Hungerford
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 14 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 23/00584/OUT - S73A Application for Variation of a Condition 13 (contamination remed
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Eddington in Berkshire

Property prices in Eddington show an average sale price of £424,818, 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 Eddington a particularly low-crime area.

Eddington 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 Eddington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Freeman's Marsh SSSI, River Kennet SSSI, Kennet and Lambourn Floodplain SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain. 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 Eddington

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Eddington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Eddington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Eddington were tree works (6), telecoms (6), discharge of conditions (4). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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