Hungerford (RG10), Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hungerford (RG10), Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Hungerford (RG10) are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hungerford (RG10)
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 offers a blend of heritage and community, making it a significant 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: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hungerford (RG10).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hungerford (RG10).
- 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 (RG10) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Hungerford (RG10).
- - Little Diligent Hungerford Lane Shurlock Row Reading RG10 0NY
Consent to retain the oak framed single storey rear garden room extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Temple Grove Brook Lane Waltham St Lawrence Reading RG10 0NX
1no. gazebo structure and pool following demolition of existing outbuilding (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - SK Equestrian Whitfields Farm Hungerford Lane Shurlock Row Reading RG10 0NY
Certificate of lawfulness to determine whether the existing commercial equestrian use, including stabling, livery, turnout paddocks, menages and ancillary parking is lawful.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Foxcote Wicks Lane Shurlock Row Reading RG10 0PJ
Consent to replace internal lime plaster and installation of horizontal damp proofing system.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Windsor | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Valentines The Straight Mile Shurlock Row Reading RG10 0QN
3 Bay cart port (extension to the dwelling) (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Windsor | Date: 2024-01-31
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A brief summary of Hungerford (RG10) 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 offers a blend of heritage and community, making it a significant 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 (RG10) 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 (RG10) 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 (RG10) a particularly low-crime area.
Hungerford (RG10) 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 (RG10) 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hungerford (RG10) 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 (RG10)
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hungerford (RG10). Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Hungerford (RG10).
With an average of 122 days, decisions near Hungerford (RG10) take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hungerford (RG10) were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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