Longlane, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longlane, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longlane are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longlane.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longlane.
- 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 Longlane based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Longlane.
- - The Shrubbery Long Lane Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9LY
Use of The Shrubbery as a home for a maximum of 3 children who will be cared for by a maximum of 3 carers at any one time. Staff change over will take place once per 24-hour period and within off-peak
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Spindleberry Wood Slanting Hill Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9QQ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Tree Protection) of planning permission 24/02073/HOUSE - Proposed first floor extension, single storey side extension, alterations to openi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 7 Sandy Close Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9QP
Proposed single storey side extension following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Longlane in Berkshire
Longlane is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Longlane a particularly low-crime area.
Longlane 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 Longlane includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cold Ash Quarry SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs. 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, Longlane 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.
Planning Activity in Longlane
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Longlane. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 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 Longlane.
The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Longlane were full planning applications (3), telecoms (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.