Lower Green, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Green, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Lower Green 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 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Green.
- 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 Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Lower Green.
- - Moss Cottage Craven Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DY
Erection of oak framed orangery
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Quill Cottage Craven Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DX
Single storey side and rear extension and canopy to front door of bungalow following demolition of detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Kates Cottage Craven Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DY
Additional vehicular access and new workshop building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Lower Green in Berkshire
Lower Green is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Green a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Green 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 Lower Green includes 8 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, Lower Green 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 Green
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Lower Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 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 Green were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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.