Stanford Dingley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stanford Dingley, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Stanford Dingley
Stanford Dingley is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, nestled between Newbury and Theale. Its charming rural setting and close-knit community make it an appealing location for potential planning applications and development initiatives.
Population: 217 (2021) · Area: 4.8 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Wokingham
- LSOA: Wokingham 017C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stanford Dingley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanford Dingley.
- 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 Stanford Dingley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Stanford Dingley.
- - Brook House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS
T1 - Catalpa: Reduce over extended branches by approx. 1m to leave a more balanced shape, leaving tree at a height if approx. 14 meters and spread of approx. 12 meters Please see photo for reference.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - The Garden House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Old Rectory Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
T1 - Weeping Willow Tree: in rear garden area opposite rear of house. Tree has failed sections in crown. Remove failed sections and reduce remaining crown by up to 4 metres in height and rebalance cro
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Church Of St Denys Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS
A notice board, naming the church, giving the time of the Sunday Service and office details. It is free standing on two posts in the churchyard made of powder coated aluminium , painted grey with whit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Ingle Spring Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Demolition of dilapidated shed. Erection of two-bay garage and store with home office above.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Ingle Spring Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of replacement single-storey extension. Fenestration changes.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Bridge House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS
Ash tree located to the side of shed in rear garden. Reduce/pollard the tree by 50%. Starting height is 14m and this would come down to 7m. Willow at bottom of garden - tip reduce main scaffold over g
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - Manor House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS
T1 - Lime Tree: Reduce the canopy by 2-3m to reduce its size and keep it from overshadowing the neighbouring trees. T2 - Walnut Tree: Reduce the canopy by 1-2m as necessary to create a good shape. T3
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 5 Meadowlands Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LS
Single storey rear extension and new vehicle access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-04
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A brief summary of Stanford Dingley in Berkshire
Stanford Dingley is a quaint village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, nestled between Newbury and Theale. Its charming rural setting and close-knit community make it an appealing location for potential planning applications and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 217 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Stanford Dingley covers an area of approximately 4.8 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 Stanford Dingley a particularly low-crime area.
Stanford Dingley 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 Stanford Dingley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): King's Copse SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): 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, Stanford Dingley 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 Stanford Dingley
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Stanford Dingley. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Stanford Dingley.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Stanford Dingley were full planning applications (5), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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