Mortimer, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mortimer, Berkshire.
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About Mortimer
Mortimer, located in the civil parish of Stratfield Mortimer in Berkshire, is a village within the West Berkshire local government district. Situated seven miles south-west of Reading, Mortimer offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 3,807
District: Stratfield Mortimer
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley
- LSOA: Wokingham 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mortimer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mortimer.
- 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 Mortimer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Mortimer.
- - Windmill Court Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RL
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 9 (Employment Skills Plan), 11 (Landscaping), 17(Sustainability measures), 19 (Road construction), 20 (Electric Charging Point), 21 (Footway/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Windmill Court Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RL
Request to discharge obligations relating to Schedule 2, Clause 1.6 , Clause 1.10 and Clause 1.22 of S106 Agreement relating to application 23/01859/FULMAJ (Demolition of Windmill Court and the erecti
Status: Permitted | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 2 West End Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3SY
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of 2 storey brick built building.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Windmill Court Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RL
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 7 (CMS), 10 (Arboricultural Method Statement), 13 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan), and 14 ((Landscape and Ecological Managem
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 9 - 11 King Street Mortimer Common Reading
Loft conversions of 9-11 Kings Street
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Latham Cottage The Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RD
Demolition of a fire-damaged dwelling and its replacement with a like-for-like single residential dwelling at Latham Cottage, The Avenue, Mortimer, RG7 3RD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 43 The Avenue Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3QU
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Larger Home Extension - Proposed single storey rear extension 4.20m beyond rear wall x 3.50m maximum height x 2.30m at eaves.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Redwoods The Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RD
Demolition of existing residential property known as Redwoods; Creation of a new hard and soft play and habitat area for St Johns Infant School; Provision of a new car park providing 17 no. parking sp
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 24 Bilberry Gardens Mortimer Reading RG7 3WU
Removing the glass section of the existing conservatory and replace with a cavity wall with double glazed bi-fold doors and a high level opening window and flat warm roof with two sky lights. Reduce t
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Windmill Court Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RL
Approval of details reserved by Condition (10) Arboricultural Method Statement of planning permission 23/01859/FULMAJ: Demolition of Windmill Court and the erection of 24no. dwellings, car parking, la
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 57 The Avenue Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3QU
Part two storey and single storey rear extension, garage conversion with first floor extension over, front dormers, new porch and extension to main roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 9 Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RN
Approval of details reserved by Condition (4) SuDS of planning permission 23/02038/FUL: Erection of 4no. 3 bed dwelling houses.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 15 St Johns Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3TR
Convert a lean-to into habitable accommodation to future proof the property and provide a fully accessible toilet at entrance level. Part external section removed to allow a window aperture to existin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 15 King Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RS
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Land South Of Tower Gardens The Street Mortimer Common Reading
Non material amendment to approved 23/02392/RESMAJ - Section 73 - Application for Variation of a Condition 6 (Approved Plans) following Grant of Planning Permission 23/00297/RESMAJ - Application for A
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Land South Of Tower Gardens The Street Mortimer Common Reading
Non Material amendment application to planning application 23/00072/RESMAJ : Approval of reserved matters following Outline Permission 19/00981/OUTMAJ [Section 73: Variation of condition 6-approved pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Prospect Cottage 26 Windmill Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RN
Existing garage converted to home office
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 37 - 39 King Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RS
Demolition, 'Change of Use', alterations and erection of 4 no. dwellings (Class C3) and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - 5 Briar Lea Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3SA
Side Extension revised from previous approval with Gable roof and Dining area extended by 500mm
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-02-23
View full details - - 29 King Street Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RS
Single storey rear extension with roof light.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Mortimer in Berkshire
Mortimer, located in the civil parish of Stratfield Mortimer in Berkshire, is a village within the West Berkshire local government district. Situated seven miles south-west of Reading, Mortimer offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for those researching planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,807. It sits within the Stratfield Mortimer district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mortimer a particularly low-crime area.
Mortimer 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 Mortimer includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Mortimer 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 Mortimer
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Mortimer. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 Mortimer.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mortimer were full planning applications (10), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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