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Planning in New Town (RG1)

Approved
82%
59 of 66 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Town (RG1) in the last 24 months, from Reading Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Reading Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around New Town (RG1)

Postcode districts

RG1 300 applications in the last 12 monthsRG6 137 applications in the last 12 monthsRG4 348 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Reading Borough Council

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About New Town (RG1)

New Town is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.

The area around New Town has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near New Town. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (25), outline applications (9). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Town (RG1)?
In the last 24 months, 115 planning applications were submitted near New Town (RG1). The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Town (RG1)?
The average planning decision time near New Town (RG1) is 74 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 (RG1)?
The planning approval rate near New Town (RG1) is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Town (RG1)?
The most common type of planning application near New Town (RG1) is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Town (RG1)?
You can search and track planning applications near New Town (RG1) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.