Theale, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Theale, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in Theale are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Theale
Theale is a village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, approximately 5 miles southwest of Reading and 10 miles east of Thatcham. The parish is well-defined, bordered by the Kennet & Avon Canal to the south and southeast, a golf course to the north, the M4 motorway to the east, and the A340 road to the west, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications.
Population: 3,053 (2021) · Area: 3.6 km²
District: West Berkshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Theale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Theale.
- 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 Theale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Theale.
- 26/01003/CERTP - 6 Fletcher Court Theale Reading RG7 5FH
Loft conversion to form habitable rooms including skylights to pitched roof, maximum 150mm projection.
Status: Approved | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Employment Skills Plan pursuant to Schedule 2 of the Section 106 pursuant to permission 24/00145/FULMAJ, granted at appeal APP/W0340/W/25/3360702.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Flat 2 Crown Lane Theale Reading RG7 5BG
Trees are located in the rear garden of 2 Crown Lane and overhang the car park of Theale Court Row of Cypresses and a sycamore: Trim back all branches overhanging the carpark back to the boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - New Aquitaine House Exeter Way Theale Reading RG7 4PL
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (lighting) and 13 (delivery and service plan) of planning permission 23/02245/FULMAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - New Aquitaine House Exeter Way Theale Reading RG7 4PL
Application for Non material amendment to approved 23/02245/FULMAJ. Amendment to amend the wording of condition 2 (Approved Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 19 Crown Lane Theale Reading RG7 5BG
Cedar: Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Land South Of Sceptre Avenue And West Of Cammidge Way Bessacarr Doncaster
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 7( Ecological Enhancement Plan (EEP)) and 8 (Lighting Design Strategy (LDS)) of planning application 24/02211/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Doncaster | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Approval of details reserved by Condition (3) WSI of application 24/00145/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/25/3360702): Full planning application for the construction of 2 employment units for fl
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Approval of details reserved by Condition (18) Acoustic Fence of application 24/00145/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/25/3360702): Full planning application for the construction of 2 employment
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Approval of details reserved by Condition (17) External Materials Samples of application 24/00145/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/25/3360702): Full planning application for the construction of 2
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Approval of details reserved by Condition (5) CTMP of application 24/00145/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/25/3360702): Full planning application for the construction of 2 employment units for f
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast High Street Theale Reading
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: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Ecological Survey) of approved 24/00145/FULMAJ appeal reference: APP/W0340/W/25/3360702
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Soft Landscaping Scheme) of approved 24/00145/FULMAJ / appeal reference: APP/W0340/W/25/3360702
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (LEMP) of approved 24/00145/FULMAJ / appeal reference: APP/W0340/W/25/3360702
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street Theale Reading
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (CEMP) of approved 24/00145/FULMAJ / appeal reference: APP/W0340/W/25/3360702
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - New Aquitaine House Exeter Way Theale Reading RG7 4PL
Fascia signs (Signs 1, 2 and 6 on the submitted Proposed Site Plan). Three totem signs (Signs 3, 4 and 5 on the submitted Proposed Site Plan).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 3 The Courtyard Theale Reading RG7 5BP
The proposed works include slight alteration of the roof slope by increasing the ridge height to allow for upgrading the roof performance to current standards as well as a dormer extension on the roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Whitehart Meadow High Street Theale Reading
Outline planning application for construction of 40no. residential dwellings. Matters to be considered: Access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - Crown House 1A High Street Theale Reading RG7 5AH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 16-Soft Landscaping, of application 25/00062/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-08-06
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A brief summary of Theale in Berkshire
Theale is a village and civil parish located in West Berkshire, England, approximately 5 miles southwest of Reading and 10 miles east of Thatcham. The parish is well-defined, bordered by the Kennet & Avon Canal to the south and southeast, a golf course to the north, the M4 motorway to the east, and the A340 road to the west, making it a strategically positioned area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,053 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Theale covers an area of approximately 3.6 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 Theale a particularly low-crime area.
Theale 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 Theale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sulham and Tidmarsh Woods and Meadows SSSI, Pincent's Kiln SSSI; 9 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.
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Planning Activity in Theale
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Theale. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Theale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Theale were discharge of conditions (20), tree works (6), amendments (4).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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