Hare Hatch, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hare Hatch, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Hare Hatch
Hare Hatch is a village in Berkshire, England, nestled within the civil parish of Ruscombe, and is approximately 7 miles northeast of Reading and 6 miles west of Maidenhead. Although much of its population was included in the civil parish of Wargrave as of the 2011 Census, Hare Hatch benefits from its proximity to the A4 road and nearby Twyford. Notably, the village is marked by a tragic event in 1927, when a bus crash claimed the lives of seven Reading FC fans returning from a match. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 002F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hare Hatch.
- 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 Hare Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Hare Hatch.
- - 1 and 2 Wakefield Cottages Bath Road Hare Hatch Wokingham RG10 9SS
Householder Joint Planning Application for the proposed erection of a first-floor rear extension with a dual pitched tiled roof to match the existing dwelling, incorporating matching facing materials
Status: Permitted | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - Autumn House Milley Lane Hare Hatch Wokingham RG10 9TH
Full application for proposed retention of existing office/staff welfare building for use as gardener's shed/store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - The Old House Milley Lane Hare Hatch Wokingham RG10 9TH
Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed siting of a residential mobile home.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Hare Hatch in Berkshire
Hare Hatch is a village in Berkshire, England, nestled within the civil parish of Ruscombe, and is approximately 7 miles northeast of Reading and 6 miles west of Maidenhead. Although much of its population was included in the civil parish of Wargrave as of the 2011 Census, Hare Hatch benefits from its proximity to the A4 road and nearby Twyford. Notably, the village is marked by a tragic event in 1927, when a bus crash claimed the lives of seven Reading FC fans returning from a match. This context may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Hare Hatch show an average sale price of £403,815, 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 Hare Hatch a particularly low-crime area.
Hare Hatch 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 Hare Hatch includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Hare Hatch
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Hare Hatch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hare Hatch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Hare Hatch take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hare Hatch were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- The Holt planning applications
- Kiln Green planning applications
- Ruscombe planning applications
- Twyford planning applications
- Holly Cross planning applications
- Bowsey Hill planning applications
- Waltham St Lawrence planning applications
- Wargrave planning applications
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.