Lower Padworth, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Padworth, Berkshire.
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About Lower Padworth
Lower Padworth is a hamlet in Berkshire, situated within the civil parishes of Padworth, Aldermaston, and Beenham. As of the 2011 Census, most of its population is recorded under the civil parish of Padworth, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Padworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Padworth.
- 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 Padworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Lower Padworth.
- - Veolia Environmental Services Padworth IWMF Padworth Lane Lower Padworth Reading RG7 4JF
S73: Variation of condition 7 'Hours of operation (HWRC)' of previously approved application 14/01111/MINMAJ: Section 73A: Variation of Condition 16 - Travel Plan, of planning permission reference 13/
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Veolia Environmental Services Padworth IWMF Padworth Lane Lower Padworth Reading RG7 4JF
REG 3 - Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: West Berkshire Council ("the Council") intends to install rooftop solar energy generation panels on selected buildings wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Beenham Landfill Site Grange Lane Beenham Reading
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (plans-2) , 7 (HMMP) 8 (CEMP), 9 (Cabling), 12 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 13 (Landscaping) and 14 (SuDs) of approved 24/01899/FULMA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Beaufort Park South Road Wokingham Berkshire
Details pursuanto condition no 24 (Water statement) of planning permission 23/00767/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bracknell | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - June Rose Bensonholme Padworth Reading RG7 4JR
The siting of a mobile home within the curtilage of June Rose, to be used as an annex for elderly parents of the occupiers of June Rose.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land East Of and Approximately 200 Metres Along Pips Way Beenham Reading
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Tree/Hedge Protection Plan) of approved 24/02808/FULMAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Land East Of and Approximately 200 Metres Along Pips Way Beenham Reading
Section 73 Application to vary the wording of condition 19 (BREEAM) of approved 24/02808/FULMAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Fairview Bath Road Padworth Reading RG7 5QS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Land East Of and Approximately 200 Metres Along Pips Way Beenham Reading
The proposed creation of an outside storage facility for materials and light fabrication operations (B2/B8) with the erection of an ancillary workshop, wash bay, welfare and office unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Beenham Landfill Site Grange Lane Beenham Reading
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 (SuDs) of planning permission 24/00782/FULMAJ - The continued use, on a permanent basis, of the existing laydown area for outside storage a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Motor Fuel Bath Road Padworth Reading RG7 5HT
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Drainage Details) of planning permission 23/00987/FUL - Extension to rear and side of sales building, removal of existing car wash and asso
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Beenham Landfill Site Grange Lane Beenham Reading
Proposed installation, operation and decommissioning of a ground-mounted photovoltaic solar array and battery energy storage system (BESS) together with ancillary infrastructure and equipment, access,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Windrush Service Station Bath Road Padworth Reading RG7 5HT
Installation of 1no. jet wash and remove existing car wash
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - Red Cottage Mill Lane Padworth Reading RG7 4JU
Part retrospective demolish existing unstable two storey rear extension and re build new. Hip to gable roof with rear dormer, new front bedroom dormer, new rear dormer and internal re-modelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - Mill Lane Lodge Mill Lane Padworth Reading West Berkshire RG7 4JU
T0001-T0045 - Various species - Proposal as per Tree Schedule.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Lower Padworth in Berkshire
Lower Padworth is a hamlet in Berkshire, situated within the civil parishes of Padworth, Aldermaston, and Beenham. As of the 2011 Census, most of its population is recorded under the civil parish of Padworth, making it a key area for potential planning applications and community developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Padworth a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Padworth 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 Padworth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Aldermaston Gravel Pits SSSI; 7 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.
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Planning Activity in Lower Padworth
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Lower Padworth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Padworth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Lower Padworth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Padworth were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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