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Planning in Lambourn

Approved
82%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Lambourn

Lambourn is a village and civil parish in Berkshire, located just north of the M4 Motorway, between Swindon and Newbury, and bordering Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Known as England's second-largest centre for racehorse training, it features a rehabilitation centre for injured jockeys and an equine hospital. The area also boasts historical sites, including the prehistoric Seven Barrows to the north and the notable Crow Down Hoard discovered nearby in 2004, making it a significant location for both equestrian activities and archaeological interest. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,222 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.

Lambourn covers an area of approximately 60.4 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 Lambourn show an average sale price of £424,818, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lambourn a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lambourn has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lambourn 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.lambourn.info/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lambourn, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Lambourn. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were tree works (8), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lambourn?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Lambourn. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lambourn?
The average planning decision time near Lambourn is 65 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 Lambourn?
The planning approval rate near Lambourn is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lambourn?
The most common type of planning application near Lambourn is tree works applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lambourn?
You can search and track planning applications near Lambourn on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.