Purley on Thames, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Purley on Thames, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Purley on Thames
Purley on Thames is a village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 3 miles northwest of Reading and 1 mile east of Pangbourne. Historically significant, the area was formed from three separate manors and features a historic centre known as Lething or Burley, which once supported traders and craftsmen along the main route between Reading and Oxford. This rich history and strategic location make Purley a noteworthy area for planning applications and development projects.
Population: 4,568 (2021) · Area: 4.3 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Purley on Thames.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Purley on Thames.
- 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 Purley on Thames based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Purley on Thames.
- - Barn Owl Day Nursery Domus Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6UT
T1 (pine): Remove to just above ground level due to health and safety concerns (see attached rationale) and replant
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Tall Trees Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6UT
Demolition of the existing single skin brick breakfast area and replacement with a larger fully insulated breakfast area with vaulted ceiling with 6 rooflights. In addition a small 1200mm rear extensi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Crimea Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6UT
Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 25/01552/HOUSE - Replacement outbuilding. Amendments: Reduce the size of overhang to 300mm reducing the size of the building
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 26 Oregon Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 6RZ
Installation of side door into existing garage plus change rear bay window into french doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Crimea Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6UT
T1- Apple: Remove, T2 - Plum: Remove, T3 - Mulberry: Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 19 Orchard Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YS
Replacement of existing side extension with new side and rear extensions and removal of existing chimneys.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 33 Huscarle Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 6GE
Oak tree: Remove major deadwood, Tip-reduce the long low side branch on the north-west side by between 1.5-2m. Final pruning cut will be no greater than 75mm diameter and the total length of the branc
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - 53 Hazel Road Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8HR
Proposed ground floor front extension to porch and loft conversion with addition of a dormer to the rear elevation and rooflights to the front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Pike Shaw Huscarle Way Tilehurst Reading
Carry out all priority 1 work on attached schedule: 735- Ash: Starting to show signs of Ash Dieback. Reduce crown by 50% (10m) to a finished height of no less than 8m and a finished radial spread of n
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 2 The Glade Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8HY
T1 - Yew - Crown lift to 4 metres and crown thin to allow light to pass through.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 2 The Glade Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8HY
T1 - Yew tree in back garden: Crown lift to 4m and light 5% crown thin.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 36 Cecil Aldin Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YP
T1 - Monterey Pine: Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 11 Simons Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 6GA
Non Material amendment application to planning application 24/00971/HOUSE : Proposed replacement roof to the existing conservatory, internal reconfiguration, changes in fenestration and addition of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - 1 Simons Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 6GA
Ash: Remove dead branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - 6 Roebuck Rise Tilehurst Reading RG31 6TP
Proposed ground floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 9 Redwood Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 6RF
Build a 6 metre by 3 metre Wood or Composite working from home / relaxation room to the front left hand side of residence behind Conifer hedging, part of this would be in front of elevation of house.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-06-03
View full details - - 20 Cecil Aldin Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YP
T7 - Montery Pine: RemovalT11 - Montery Pine: Removal
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 39 Ullswater Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 6RS
2x Beech: Positioned at the front of the property. Prune back branches overhanging dwelling by a 1.5 to 2m metres, to good growth points.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 1103 Oxford Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YE
Change of use of building from annexe to rentable dwelling (remaining tied to ownership of existing dwelling).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - PL/23/1482 - 31 Elsley Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6RP
Pollard 4 Limes trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-10-13
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A brief summary of Purley on Thames in Berkshire
Purley on Thames is a village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, approximately 3 miles northwest of Reading and 1 mile east of Pangbourne. Historically significant, the area was formed from three separate manors and features a historic centre known as Lething or Burley, which once supported traders and craftsmen along the main route between Reading and Oxford. This rich history and strategic location make Purley a noteworthy area for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,568 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Purley on Thames covers an area of approximately 4.3 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 Purley on Thames a particularly low-crime area.
Purley on Thames has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Mapledurham, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Purley on Thames includes 8 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Purley on Thames 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 Purley on Thames
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near Purley on Thames. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Purley on Thames.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Purley on Thames were full planning applications (22), tree works (14), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
Nearby Towns
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