Hamstead Marshall, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hamstead Marshall, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Hamstead Marshall
Hamstead Marshall is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Berkshire, nestled within the scenic North Wessex Downs. As of the 2011 census, the population was 275, offering a tight-knit community atmosphere that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area.
Population: 275
District: Hampstead Marshall
Website: http://www.hamsteadmarshall.net/
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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 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hamstead Marshall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hamstead Marshall.
- 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 Hamstead Marshall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Hamstead Marshall.
- - 18 Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0HR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: A new building
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - White Hart Cottage Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0HW
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 (CMS) of planning permission 21/00047/FULD - Conversion and extension of existing garage to new dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire
Hamstead Marshall is a quaint village and civil parish situated in Berkshire, nestled within the scenic North Wessex Downs. As of the 2011 census, the population was 275, offering a tight-knit community atmosphere that may influence local planning applications and development considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 275. It sits within the Hampstead Marshall district.
Property prices in Hamstead Marshall 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 Hamstead Marshall a particularly low-crime area.
Hamstead Marshall 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 Hamstead Marshall includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hamstead Marshall Pit SSSI, Irish Hill Copse SSSI, River Kennet SSSI and 1 more; 17 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, Hamstead Marshall planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hamsteadmarshall.net/. 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 Hamstead Marshall
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Hamstead Marshall.
The most common application types near Hamstead Marshall were other applications (1).
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