Hermitage, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hermitage, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Hermitage
Hermitage is a village and civil parish located near Newbury in Berkshire, England. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Hermitage village, Little Hungerford, and Wellhouse, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development in the region.
Population: 2,092 (2021) · Area: 6.4 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £393,851 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hermitage.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hermitage.
- 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 Hermitage based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Hermitage.
- - The Corner House Yattendon Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RW
Two-storey infill rear extension. Conversion of the existing roof space to habitable accommodation with the addition of rooflights. Section 73 application to vary Condition (2) Approved Plans of plann
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Birchwood Chapel Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RL
Proposed conversion of garage and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 22 Blake Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9WN
Single storey rear extension and single storey side utility extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Blake Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9WN
Insertion of roof lights to convert attic space.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Blenheim House Deacons Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RH
Demolish existing rear extension and replace with rear single storey extension. Relocate off road parking to the side and front of property. Replace side wall with part fence, part wall over 1 metre.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 24 To 29 Rowlock Gardens Hermitage Thatcham
G1 - 3x Fallen Conifers, 1x Multi stem Silver Birch: Fell the remaining 2 stems of the Silver Birch to as near ground level as possible by carefully dismantling. Remove all brushwood from the Silver B
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - Hazeldene Deacons Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (CMS) of planning permission 23/02605/FUL - Construction of a replacement dwelling with associated landscaping works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Hazeldene Deacons Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RH
Construction of a replacement dwelling with associated landscaping works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-11-10
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A brief summary of Hermitage in Berkshire
Hermitage is a village and civil parish located near Newbury in Berkshire, England. The parish encompasses several settlements, including Hermitage village, Little Hungerford, and Wellhouse, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,092 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Hermitage covers an area of approximately 6.4 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 Hermitage show an average sale price of £393,851, 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 Hermitage a particularly low-crime area.
Hermitage 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 Hermitage includes 15 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, Hermitage 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 Hermitage
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Hermitage. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Hermitage maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hermitage were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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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.