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Planning in Theale

Approved
88%
36 of 38 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Theale in the last 24 months, from West Berkshire Council's planning register.

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Around Theale

Postcode districts

RG7 478 applications in the last 12 monthsRG31 162 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Berkshire Council

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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. 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.

The area around Theale has 12 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Theale 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Theale, 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, 79 planning applications were submitted near Theale. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (19), tree works (6), amendments (4). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Theale?
In the last 24 months, 79 planning applications were submitted near Theale. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Theale?
The average planning decision time near Theale is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Theale?
The planning approval rate near Theale is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Theale?
The most common type of planning application near Theale is discharge of conditions, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Theale?
You can search and track planning applications near Theale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.