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Planning in Tidmarsh

Approved
67%
10 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Tidmarsh

Tidmarsh is a quaint village and civil parish in West Berkshire, England, known for its predominantly residential and agricultural landscape. Situated along the A340 road, it lies 1.5 miles south of Pangbourne and is bordered by the M4 motorway to the south. As of 2021, Tidmarsh had a population of 414 and shares a grouped parish council with the nearby parish of Sulham, making it a small yet connected community ideal for prospective planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 414 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.

Tidmarsh covers an area of approximately 7.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Tidmarsh 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 Tidmarsh a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Tidmarsh has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tidmarsh 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 Tidmarsh, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Tidmarsh. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Tidmarsh?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Tidmarsh. The approval rate is 67%.
How long do planning decisions take near Tidmarsh?
The average planning decision time near Tidmarsh is 69 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 Tidmarsh?
The planning approval rate near Tidmarsh is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Tidmarsh?
The most common type of planning application near Tidmarsh is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Tidmarsh?
You can search and track planning applications near Tidmarsh on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.