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Planning in Hungerford (RG17)

Approved
89%
42 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hungerford (RG17) in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,866 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.

Hungerford 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 show an average sale price of £424,818, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Hungerford has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hungerford 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hungerford.uk.net/councilmainpages/council_intro.php.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hungerford, 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, 111 planning applications were submitted near Hungerford. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (11). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hungerford (RG17)?
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Hungerford (RG17). The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hungerford (RG17)?
The average planning decision time near Hungerford (RG17) is 49 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 Hungerford (RG17)?
The planning approval rate near Hungerford (RG17) is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hungerford (RG17)?
The most common type of planning application near Hungerford (RG17) is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hungerford (RG17)?
You can search and track planning applications near Hungerford (RG17) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.