Search New Town (RG8) planning applications

19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of New Town (RG8) · updated daily · West Berkshire Council

Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 19 · received or decided in the last 12 months

1 Honeycroft Cottages Pangbourne Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LRAwaiting decisionTwo-storey rear extensionReceived 6 Oct 202626/02136/HOUSE
Swallows Acre and Pinfarthings Pangbourne Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LNAwaiting decisionBeech tree T1 - within the boundary of Swallows Acre Beech tree T2 - within the boundary of Pinfarthings Raise canopy slightly on both trees which now hang down low in some places and have started to cut out light to rear ground floor rooms as indicated in the submitted photo.Received 5 Oct 202626/02139/TPW
Willowcombe Pangbourne Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LNAwaiting decisionApplication for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Tree protection scheme) of planning permission 26/00081/HOUSEReceived 1 Sep 202626/01911/COND
Paddock House Gardeners Lane Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NLAwaiting decisionDemolish existing outbuildings and erection of replacement garage/workshop, pool house with connecting glazed link, creation of basement, and erection of shed.Received 24 Jun 202626/01295/HOUSE
St Andrews School Buckhold Pangbourne Reading RG8 8QAApprovedInstallation of cricket nets and associated drainage.Received 22 Jun 2026Decided 14 Aug 202626/01249/FUL

Planning in New Town (RG8)

Approved: 92%; 12 of 12 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Town (RG8) in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.

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Around New Town (RG8)

Postcode districts

RG8 361 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: West Berkshire Council

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About New Town (RG8)

New Town is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.

The area around New Town has 14 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near New Town. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Town (RG8)?

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near New Town (RG8). The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near New Town (RG8)?

The average planning decision time near New Town (RG8) is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near New Town (RG8)?

The planning approval rate near New Town (RG8) is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Town (RG8)?

The most common type of planning application near New Town (RG8) is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Town (RG8)?

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