Fawley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fawley, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Fawley are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Fawley
Fawley is a village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles east of Lambourn. The village features a sub-community known as Little or South Fawley and includes the historic, depopulated settlement of Whatcombe. Notably, Fawley inspired the fictional "Marygreen" in Thomas Hardy's novel, Jude the Obscure, adding cultural significance to the area for those involved in planning applications.
Population: 132 (2021) · Area: 8.8 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Vale of White Horse
- Parliamentary constituency: Didcot and Wantage
- LSOA: Vale of White Horse 016G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fawley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fawley.
- 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 Fawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Fawley.
- 26/01174/NONMAT - North Farm Stud North Farm North Fawley Wantage OX12 9NJ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 21/02713/FULD: Siting of two log cabins for use as staff and student accommodation, including associated external work
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-01
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A brief summary of Fawley in Berkshire
Fawley is a village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, approximately 3.5 miles east of Lambourn. The village features a sub-community known as Little or South Fawley and includes the historic, depopulated settlement of Whatcombe. Notably, Fawley inspired the fictional "Marygreen" in Thomas Hardy's novel, Jude the Obscure, adding cultural significance to the area for those involved in planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 132 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Fawley covers an area of approximately 8.8 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 Fawley show an average sale price of £375,790, 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 Fawley a particularly low-crime area.
Fawley 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 Fawley includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Fawley 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.
Planning Activity in Fawley
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Fawley.
The most common application types near Fawley were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.