Thatcham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thatcham, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Thatcham are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 25,466 (2021) · Area: 21.8 km²
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,675 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thatcham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thatcham.
- 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 Thatcham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
42 planning applications found near Thatcham.
- 26/01498/TELE28 - Street Record 2 Fishers Lane Cold Ash Thatcham
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: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/01500/TELE28 - Street Record 4 Fishers Lane Cold Ash Thatcham
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: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/01499/TELE28 - Street Record 3 Fishers Lane Cold Ash Thatcham
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: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/01497/TELE28 - Street Record 1 Fishers Lane Cold Ash Thatcham
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: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-08 - 26/01470/PASSHE - 24 Beverley Close Thatcham RG18 3FZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension with a flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 24 Beverley Close Thatcham RG18 3FZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension with a flat roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/01371/NONMAT - 60 The Henrys Thatcham RG18 4NA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 26/00240/HOUSE: Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Proposed wrap-around extension which will provide a ba
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 60 The Henrys Thatcham RG18 4NA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 26/00240/HOUSE: Demolition of existing garage and conservatory. Proposed wrap-around extension which will provide a ba
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields Brownsfield Road Thatcham
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 (Re-instatement children's play area) and 9 (Re-instatement of tennis court) of planning permission 24/02658/FULMAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Church Of St Mary Church Gate Thatcham
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Archaeology) of planning permission 25/02152/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/01245/COND - Church Of St Mary Church Gate Thatcham
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Archaeology) of planning permission 25/02152/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/01182/HOUSE - 3 Grassington Place Thatcham RG19 3XD
Proposed single storey side extension, replacement porch roof and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-05 - - The Churchyard St Marys Church Church Gate Thatcham
2888 - Lawson Cypress: Prune minor branches that are impacting overhead cables. Tip reduction would need to be at least 30cm away from the cable. We would ideally prefer 60cm, if allowed, to allow for
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - 26/01002/TPW - 14 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN
T1 - Lime - Crown thin to new growth from the pollard points retaining 60-70% of the current re-growth
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 14 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN
T1 - Lime - Crown thin to new growth from the pollard points retaining 60-70% of the current re-growth
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 'cycle and vehicular parking' of planning permission 21/01086/COMIND: Change of use from Class E(g) (i), E(f) and E(e) to F1(a) for a specia
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (External lighting) of planning permission 21/01086/COMIND
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN
Installation of external light fittings (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 Coopers Crescent Thatcham RG18 3GA
Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension for Entertainment Area and Single Storey Side Extension for Garage, Storage, Utility and WC
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 6 Beverley Close Thatcham RG18 3FZ
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed extension 4.04m beyond rear wall x 3.47m maximum height x 2.70m at eaves. The proposal is for a rear single-storey extension const
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-09
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A brief summary of Thatcham in Berkshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thatcham a particularly low-crime area.
Thatcham 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 Thatcham includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bowdown and Chamberhouse Woods SSSI, River Kennet SSSI, Thatcham Reed Beds SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Kennet & Lambourn Floodplain. 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, Thatcham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thatchamtowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Thatcham
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Thatcham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thatcham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thatcham were full planning applications (17), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (10). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was 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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