Lower Basildon, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Basildon, Berkshire.
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About Lower Basildon
Lower Basildon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Basildon, near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Known for its rural charm, this small community may present unique planning opportunities due to its picturesque setting and proximity to nearby amenities.
District: Basildon
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Basildon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Basildon.
- 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 Lower Basildon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lower Basildon.
- - 3 Hartslock View Lower Basildon Reading RG8 9NP
Double storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast Lower Basildon Reading
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: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast Lower Basildon Reading
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Proposed upgrade to the existing 15.0m High R&T Swann Lattice Tower. Proposed installation of 10.0m Tower extension, 1No.GPS Node
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Lower Basildon in Berkshire
Lower Basildon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Basildon, near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Known for its rural charm, this small community may present unique planning opportunities due to its picturesque setting and proximity to nearby amenities. It sits within the Basildon district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Basildon a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Basildon has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Gatehampton, Goring. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Lower Basildon includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hartslock SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns, North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hartslock Wood. 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, Lower Basildon 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 Lower Basildon
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Lower Basildon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Basildon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Basildon were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Whitchurch-on-Thames planning applications
- Cold Harbour planning applications
- Cleeve planning applications
- Goring planning applications
- New Town planning applications
- Pangbourne planning applications
- Streatley planning applications
- Upper Basildon planning applications
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.