Newbury, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newbury, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Newbury are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newbury
Newbury is a vibrant market town located in West Berkshire, England, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Kennet. Positioned 26 miles south of Oxford and 25 miles north of Winchester, it serves as the administrative centre for West Berkshire Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local governance. With convenient access to major towns like Swindon and Reading, Newbury offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, appealing to both residents and developers alike.
Population: 33,790 (2021) · Area: 9.9 km²
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.newbury.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,776 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newbury.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newbury.
- 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 Newbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
52 planning applications found near Newbury.
- 26/01493/COND - Land East Of Newbury College Monks Lane Newbury
Approval of details reserved by Conditions (52) ESP and (53) CMS of planning permission 24/02737/NONMAT: Non Material amendment application to planning application 22/02754/OUTMAJ : Hybrid Planning Ap
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/01496/TELE28 - Street Record Long Lane Shaw Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Land At White House Farm Main Street Styrrup South Yorkshire
Discharge of Condition 4 (Access), 5 (Materials), 6 (Boundary Treatment) 7 External Accretions) 8 (Bird & Bat Boxes) of P.A. 25/00512/FUL Erect Dwelling with Detached Garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bassetlaw | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/01459/TPC - Grounds Of Shaw House Church Road Shaw Newbury
0AH5 is a mature Thuja plicata is one of five trees growing closely together in the wide verge to the entrance of Shaw House. Four of the trees are Thuja plicata and one tree is a common ash. Tree 0AH
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/01447/TELE28 - Street Record Main Street West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/01445/TELE28 - Street Record 7 Bury Lane West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29 - - Faraday Road Football Ground Faraday Road Newbury RG14 2AD
Willow Trees: 0BZW, 01WB, 01U4, 01U5, 01U6, 0J9G: Re-pollard
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/01286/TPC - Faraday Road Football Ground Faraday Road Newbury RG14 2AD
Willow Trees: 0BZW, 01WB, 01U4, 01U5, 01U6, 0J9G: Re-pollard
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 11 - 15 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5LL
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/02638/FULMAJ. Amendments: The changes to the permitted drawings are show the removal of the five balcony pods from
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - 26/01243/ADV - 127 London Road Newbury RG14 2BX
Sign 1: Illuminated 6m Omoda totem
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01153/LBC - The Newbury 137 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5HB
Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x pictorial projecting sign, 1x set of individual house name letters, 1x menu case, 1x door plaque, 2x half lanterns, 1x amenity board and 4x floodlights
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-28 - - The Newbury 137 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5HB
Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x pictorial projecting sign, 1x set of individual house name letters, 1x menu case, 1x door plaque, 2x half lanterns, 1x amenity board and 4x floodlights
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - The Newbury 137 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5HB
Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x pictorial projecting sign, 1x set of individual house name letters, 1x menu case, 1x door plaque, 2x half lanterns, 1x amenity board and 4x floodlights
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - 26/01150/ADV - The Newbury 137 Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5HB
Installation of replacement signs to include, 1x pictorial projecting sign, 1x set of individual house name letters, 1x menu case, 1x door plaque, 2x half lanterns, 1x amenity board and 4x floodlights
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Park Way Bridge Park Way Newbury
Install new sheet piles to bolster the existing sheet piling of the Newbury Wharf Canal walls with associated remedial works to the bank structure, as well as relaying of blockwork to restore a level
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Land Adj To Football Pitch Faraday Road Newbury
REG 4 - Proposed improvements to 220 meters of existing walking, wheeling and cycling path, by agreement with West Berkshire District Council as landowner. Improvement of the path involves resurfacing
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 11 - 13 Market Place Newbury RG14 5AA
Externally illuminated fascia sign Internal digital marketing screen Internal illuminated light box
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Church Of St Nicolas Bartholomew Street Newbury RG14 5HG
1x mature Cotoneaster tree tree icon 06K6 via Arbortrack, tree is on south side of churchyard. Tree is now unstable following a recent rip out of circa 50% of the stems and needs felling on the ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 42 Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1DT
Installation of externally illuminated heritage style fascia signage and projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 30 Market Place Newbury RG14 5AG
The replacement of the internal ATMs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Newbury in Berkshire
Newbury is a vibrant market town located in West Berkshire, England, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Kennet. Positioned 26 miles south of Oxford and 25 miles north of Winchester, it serves as the administrative centre for West Berkshire Council, making it a key location for planning applications and local governance. With convenient access to major towns like Swindon and Reading, Newbury offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, appealing to both residents and developers alike. The Town has a population of approximately 33,790 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Newbury covers an area of approximately 9.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Newbury show an average sale price of £382,776, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Newbury a particularly low-crime area.
Newbury 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 Newbury includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lambourn SSSI, River Kennet SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Lambourn. 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, Newbury planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.newbury.gov.uk/. 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 Newbury
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Newbury. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newbury were tree works (34), full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (13). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 91 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 79 applications
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