Pangbourne, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pangbourne, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Pangbourne are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pangbourne
Pangbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the River Thames in West Berkshire, England. The area boasts a range of amenities, including shops, churches, schools, and a village hall, making it a vibrant community hub. Additionally, Pangbourne is home to the independent Pangbourne College, situated just outside the main developed area. This blend of local services and educational institutions makes Pangbourne an appealing area for potential planning applications.
Population: 3,277 (2021) · Area: 679.3 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pangbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pangbourne.
- 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 Pangbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Pangbourne.
- 26/01515/5DAY - Hill House 29 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DZ
Beech: Reduce to a low monolith (Approx 2m) (Tree to be replaced with medium sized tree at maturity, when monolith finally removed)
Status: Approved | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Hill House 29 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DZ
Beech: Reduce to a low monolith (Approx 2m) (Tree to be replaced with medium sized tree at maturity, when monolith finally removed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/01420/COND - Dental Care Clifton House 17 Reading Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7LU
Approval of details reserved by Conditions (22) Source Protection Strategy and (25) Landscaping of panning permission 25/01368/FULMAJ: SECTION 73 - Vary condition 2 'Approved plans' of approved applic
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Nutshell Cottage Riverview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AU
Erection of first floor extension and new flat roof porch to existing house. Erection of a single storey detached garage. Installation of solar panels to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/01109/HOUSE - Nutshell Cottage Riverview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AU
Erection of first floor extension and new flat roof porch to existing house. Erection of a single storey detached garage. Installation of solar panels to existing flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/01077/HOUSE - Coppinger Riverview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AU
Proposed extension and alterations - Proposed exterior cladding in brick and timber, roofing in grey material with extended dormer windows, additional roof lights and solar PV panels, small infill ext
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Coppinger Riverview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AU
Proposed extension and alterations - Proposed exterior cladding in brick and timber, roofing in grey material with extended dormer windows, additional roof lights and solar PV panels, small infill ext
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 26/01031/HOUSE - 3 The Laurels Woodview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7JZ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Dental Care Clifton House 17 Reading Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7LU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Finished floor levels), 7 (CMS), 12 (LEMP) 13 (CEMP), 15 (WSI), 16 (Electric vehicle charging points), 22 (Source Protectio
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Street Record Tidmarsh Road Pangbourne Reading
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: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 23 Kennedy Drive Pangbourne Reading RG8 7JP
Single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 11 Thames Avenue Pangbourne Reading RG8 7BU
Rear Extension and alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Breedons Court Breedons Hill Pangbourne Reading
T 003 - Cedar - reduce tips of x2 low branches on SW and SE side of crown by 1-2m to reduce weight and exposure of these two branches due to weak branch juncture T 004 - Horse chestnut - reduce tips o
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Coppinger Riverview Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7AU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions (4) Tree Protection Plan and (5) Arboricultural Method Statement of planning permission 25/00774/HOUSE
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Thames Cottage 16 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DX
Approval of details reserved by Conditions (6) HMMP, (7) Arboricultural Method Statement, (8) Landscaping, (12) Surfacing and (14) WSI of planning permission 25/00885/FUL: Redevelopment of existing bo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Street Record Horseshoe Road Pangbourne Reading
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: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Frilsham House 12C Sheffield Close Pangbourne Reading RG8 7GD
Proposed demolition of existing conservatory and replacment ground floor rear extension. Proposed loft conversion including hip to gable conversion and insertion of new dormer windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 10 Horseshoe Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7JQ
Proposed loft conversion, hip to gable end, flat roof rear dormer, porch canopy to the ground floor, front fence and railing and internal alterations to the fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Thames Cottage 16 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DX
Non-material amendment to planning permission 25/00885/FUL (Redevelopment of existing boatsheds and boat club facilities together with associated access, parking and landscaping). Amendment: the exist
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Scythe House Green Lane Pangbourne Reading RG8 7BG
Local facade and internal alterations and improvements to energy performance with ASHP and solar panels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-18
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A brief summary of Pangbourne in Berkshire
Pangbourne is a picturesque village and civil parish located along the River Thames in West Berkshire, England. The area boasts a range of amenities, including shops, churches, schools, and a village hall, making it a vibrant community hub. Additionally, Pangbourne is home to the independent Pangbourne College, situated just outside the main developed area. This blend of local services and educational institutions makes Pangbourne an appealing area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,277 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Pangbourne covers an area of approximately 679.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Pangbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Pangbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Whitchurch. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Pangbourne includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns, 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 Pangbourne
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Pangbourne. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Pangbourne.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pangbourne were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 38 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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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