Great Shefford, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Shefford, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Shefford are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Shefford
Great Shefford is a charming village and civil parish located along the River Lambourn in West Berkshire. The parish encompasses the historical area of Little or East Shefford, as well as the nearby village of Shefford Woodlands, situated approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Great Shefford and conveniently close to Junction 14 of the M4 motorway. This picturesque setting offers potential for various planning applications, catering to both residential and community development.
Population: 949 (2021) · Area: 13.6 km²
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.greatshefford.org.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Shefford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Shefford.
- 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 Great Shefford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Shefford.
- - Downside Wantage Road Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DB
Existing rear conservatory to be demolished. New rear extension, part 4m, part 2.5m across the length of the existing property with flat roof and parapet. Finished in render to match the existing dwel
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Street Record Spring Meadows Great Shefford Hungerford
Modification of Planning Obligation on approved application 87/30084/ADD (130084) - the Seventh Schedule section (F) of legal agreement dated 24th May 1988.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Winterbourne Cottage Wantage Road Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DB
Rear extension 4.5meters by 3.5meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Apple Tree Cottage Station Road Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DR
Erection of a single story side extension, 3m in length and full width of the house with pitched roof. Erection of a porch canopy area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Barn Approximately 350 Metres North East Of Great Shefford House Church Street Great Shefford Hungerford
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Replacement Barn
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Great Shefford House Church Street Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DZ
Construction of padel court in garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-05-12
View full details - - Great Shefford House Church Street Great Shefford Hungerford RG17 7DZ
Construction of padel court in garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Great Shefford in Berkshire
Great Shefford is a charming village and civil parish located along the River Lambourn in West Berkshire. The parish encompasses the historical area of Little or East Shefford, as well as the nearby village of Shefford Woodlands, situated approximately 1.5 miles south-west of Great Shefford and conveniently close to Junction 14 of the M4 motorway. This picturesque setting offers potential for various planning applications, catering to both residential and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 949 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Great Shefford covers an area of approximately 13.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Shefford a particularly low-crime area.
Great Shefford 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 Great Shefford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lambourn SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Lambourn. 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, Great Shefford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.greatshefford.org.uk/. 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 Great Shefford
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Great Shefford.
The most common application types near Great Shefford were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
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