Search Thatcham planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Thatcham · updated daily · West Berkshire Council
- The Plantation Floral Way ThatchamAwaiting decisionT1: Dismantle and fell large poplar tree to ground level T2: Dismantle and fell ash tree to ground levelReceived 4 Nov 202626/02418/TPW
- Coopers Farm Lawrences Lane Thatcham RG18 3LFAwaiting decisionBuild a single storey timber framed garden room within the boundry of the rear garden.Received 2 Nov 202626/02388/HOUSE
- 69 Lower Way Thatcham RG19 3RSAwaiting decisionProposed single storey rear extension following demolition of store and single storey side extension following demolition of detached garage.Received 26 Oct 202626/02335/HOUSE
- 48 Loundyes Close Thatcham RG18 3EBAwaiting decisionPart Retrospective: Erection of a single-storey rear extension measuring 4m by 4.3m.Received 19 Oct 202626/02168/HOUSE
- The Churchyard St Marys Church Church Gate ThatchamAwaiting decisionLime (2871) - removal of deadwood more than 25mm diameter Lime (2889) - Crown lift to 5m over the access roadReceived 13 Oct 202626/02248/TPC
Planning in Thatcham
- Approved
- 82%
- 45 of 49 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thatcham in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.
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Around Thatcham
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RG18 205 applications in the last 12 monthsRG19 108 applications in the last 12 months
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About Thatcham
Thatcham is a historic market town and civil parish in West Berkshire, England, located in the picturesque valley of the River Kennet, just 3 miles east of Newbury. With a population of 25,464 as of 2021, it claims to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in Great Britain and is part of a larger built-up area alongside Newbury, which has over 70,000 residents. Strategically positioned on the A4 Bath Road, Thatcham offers a blend of historical significance and modern amenities, making it an important location for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 25,466 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Thatcham covers an area of approximately 21.8 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 Thatcham show an average sale price of £375,675, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thatcham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thatcham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Thatcham has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thatcham 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Thatcham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 119 planning applications were submitted near Thatcham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (15), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (10). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.