Hungerford (RG17), Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hungerford (RG17), Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Hungerford (RG17) are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hungerford (RG17)
Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 8 miles west of Newbury and 9 miles east of Marlborough. With a population of 5,869 as of the 2021 census, it presents a unique blend of heritage and community, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 5,866 (2021) · Area: 27.5 km²
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.hungerford.uk.net/councilmainpages/council_intro.php
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,818 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wiltshire
- Parliamentary constituency: East Wiltshire
- LSOA: Wiltshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hungerford (RG17).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hungerford (RG17).
- 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 Hungerford (RG17) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Hungerford (RG17).
- - 39 Church Street Hungerford RG17 0JH
Proposed new first floor dormer window to rear elevation with associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01275/HOUSE - 39 Church Street Hungerford RG17 0JH
Proposed new first floor dormer window to rear elevation with associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 5 Fairview Road Hungerford RG17 0BP
Two Leylandii and one Cherry tree, positioned within 50 cm of a tall garden wall, and within several meters of both 5 Fairview Road and neighbouring Marlborough Court. Removal is needed to prevent dam
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - 26/01274/TPC - 5 Fairview Road Hungerford RG17 0BP
Two Leylandii and one Cherry tree, positioned within 50 cm of a tall garden wall, and within several meters of both 5 Fairview Road and neighbouring Marlborough Court. Removal is needed to prevent dam
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - 26/01240/PACOU - 125 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of the second floor only from ancillary retail space (Class E) to form 1 apartment.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 125 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of the second floor only from ancillary retail space (Class E) to form 1 apartment.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/01115/HOUSE - 85 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA
Demolition of rear storage building linked to the cottage and erection of a rear kitchen extension. Application inc. erection of a single storey garden room outbuilding in place of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01116/LBC - 85 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA
Demolition of rear storage building linked to the cottage and erection of a rear kitchen extension. Application inc. erection of a single storey garden room outbuilding in place of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/01165/LBC - 100 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NB
This application is to be read in conjunction with our application for a new build house which is to be located on the backland site behind 100 High Street. In order to achieve the necessary width we
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - - 85 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA
Demolition of rear storage building linked to the cottage and erection of a rear kitchen extension. Application inc. erection of a single storey garden room outbuilding in place of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 85 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA
Demolition of rear storage building linked to the cottage and erection of a rear kitchen extension. Application inc. erection of a single storey garden room outbuilding in place of existing shed
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01036/COND - 26 Charnham Street Hungerford RG17 0EJ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 11 (Cycle Parking and storage) and 16 (Surface water drainage) of planning permission 24/01014/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/01055/FUL - 20 - 22 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NF
Proposed external render to first floor walls with horizontal cladding to bay window. Replace all first floor windows. Existing rear flat roof to form new roof terrace with iron railings and external
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Street Record 2 The Forge Hungerford
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 67 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NA
2x Beech: at the end of the garden need pruning with a reduction by circa 30% and their crown lifting to circa 8 meters Maple tree: from number 68 which over hangs the entire width of 67 garden and ov
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 62 Chilton Way Hungerford RG17 0JF
Install new front door in side of connected garage, with stud partition to use a section of the existing garage space as a porch. Block up bottom half of current front door and replace with new window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 97 Chilton Way Hungerford RG17 0JF
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 23 Charnham Street Hungerford RG17 0EJ
8x Leylandi Trees: Fell to a height of 2.134 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 39 Charnham Street Hungerford RG17 0EJ
Change of Material on a Listed Building. Replacing the lead on the front facade with Uginox Patina to prevent repetitive thefts.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - First and Second Floor 25 High Street Hungerford RG17 0NF
Alterations to existing offices to sub-divide ground, first and second floor offices into 2 separate tenancies.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-24
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A brief summary of Hungerford (RG17) in Berkshire
Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 8 miles west of Newbury and 9 miles east of Marlborough. With a population of 5,869 as of the 2021 census, it presents a unique blend of heritage and community, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,866 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Hungerford (RG17) covers an area of approximately 27.5 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 Hungerford (RG17) show an average sale price of £424,818, 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 Hungerford (RG17) a particularly low-crime area.
Hungerford (RG17) 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 Hungerford (RG17) includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Freeman's Marsh SSSI, Chilton Foliat Meadows SSSI, River Kennet SSSI and 1 more; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain. 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, Hungerford (RG17) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hungerford.uk.net/councilmainpages/council_intro.php. 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 Hungerford (RG17)
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Hungerford (RG17). Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hungerford (RG17) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hungerford (RG17) were tree works (16), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 45 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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