Shaw, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shaw, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shaw are administered by Bracknell Forest Council. View the full Bracknell Forest Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shaw
Shaw is a quaint village situated in Berkshire, England, just north of Newbury and close to Donnington. It falls within the parish of Shaw-cum-Donnington, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives.
District: Shaw cum Donnington
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shaw.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shaw.
- 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 Shaw based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Shaw.
- 26/01030/TPW - Highbank House Branch End Newbury RG14 2NY
T1-T4 - Large Sycamores: Fell to ground level. Trees are over-mature in close proximity to house and the retaining wall and are causing cracks and movement in wall. Please see photos
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 8 Mountbatten Close Newbury RG14 2HT
Replacement Garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast at Junction Of Stoney Lane and Turnpike Road 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: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Messenger House Pear Tree Lane Newbury RG14 2LY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 'Natural England Licence' of approved application 24/01114/FUL: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling with
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-03
View full details - - 46 Cromwell Road Newbury RG14 2HL
Outbuilding to be built at the end of the back garden more than 1 meter away from boundary fences.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Messenger House Pear Tree Lane Newbury RG14 2LY
Approval of details reserved by Condition Nos. 4 (CMS), 6 (Details of EV Charging), 12 (SuDS), 13 (AMS) & 14 (Archaeology Building Recording) of Approved Application 24/01114/FUL : Demolition of exist
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 57 Stoney Lane Newbury RG14 2NG
Side and Rear Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Coley Farm Stoney Lane Ashmore Green Thatcham RG18 9HG
Erection of 6 dwellings with associated access, car parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 14 Sorrel Close Newbury RG14 2NL
Demolition of side conservatory. Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - 11 Turnpike Road Newbury RG14 2ND
Widen existing dropped kerb at front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Shaw in Berkshire
Shaw is a quaint village situated in Berkshire, England, just north of Newbury and close to Donnington. It falls within the parish of Shaw-cum-Donnington, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. It sits within the Shaw cum Donnington district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shaw a particularly low-crime area.
Shaw 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 Shaw includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Lambourn SSSI, River Kennet SSSI; 10 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, Shaw 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 Shaw
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Shaw. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Shaw maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 Shaw were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.