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Planning in Hermitage

Approved
94%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hermitage in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Hermitage has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hermitage, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Hermitage. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hermitage?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Hermitage. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hermitage?
The average planning decision time near Hermitage is 59 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Hermitage?
The planning approval rate near Hermitage is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hermitage?
The most common type of planning application near Hermitage is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hermitage?
You can search and track planning applications near Hermitage on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.