Upper Basildon, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Basildon, Berkshire.
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About Upper Basildon
Upper Basildon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Basildon, Berkshire, close to Pangbourne. Notable for its unique church dedicated to St. Stephen, which was constructed in 1964 and resembles the Christian symbol of a fish, the village also hosts Basildon Church of England Primary School on School Lane, making it an important community hub for families in the area.
District: Basildon
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading West and Mid Berkshire
- LSOA: West Berkshire 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Basildon.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Basildon.
- 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 Upper Basildon based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Upper Basildon.
- - Hillbury House Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NT
T1 - Cedar: Reduce in height by 3m, pruning cuts not to exceed 100mm, finishing height 25m. Reduce crown spread by 1.5 - 2m pruning cuts not to exceed 50mm. Final crown width 18m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Tree Cottage Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NU
Felling of 2 x Sycamores - trees 5 and 6 on the map. A Tree Surgeon and Arboriculturalist have both independently advised the felling of Sycamores 5 and 6 for the reasons below: Both trees are signifi
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Land East Of Hippo Pools Upper Basildon Reading
Outline application for Erection of 2 self build dwellings and associated works. Matters to be considered Access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Pond Cottage Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LU
This is an application for the removal of defective cement render and planted timber framing, repair of timber framed structure and re rendering the origioan cottage in Lime render and repairs to exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Graysted Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8LU
Householders Planning application for the removal of a detached garage block and Conservatory. New single-storey side extension with pitched roof, glazed end gable and 'Velux' style roof lights, Inc.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Dewerstone Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NU
T0160 - English Oak: Remove lower extended laterals back to source 0161, 0162, 0163, 0164 - 4x Ash trees: Fell to ground level as they have advanced ash dieback
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Oak Tree House Aldworth Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NH
Swimming pool, pool house and ASHP.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 3 Beckfords Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8PB
Proposed 2 storey side, single storey rear extension, demolition of existing garage, erection of lean to storage to existing outbuilding and associated patio works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - Tree Cottage Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NU
Tree 28, 33, 36 and 38 - Ash: (with Ash Die Back) Fell Tree 25 - Cherry: Fell dead tree Tree 29 and 30 - Oak: Remove lowest large branches and large branch protruding over and in front of the studio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - Campion House Aldworth Road Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 (Materials) of planning permission 23/00601/FUL - Full Planning Application for the demolition of the existing fire damaged dwelling known
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Upper Basildon in Berkshire
Upper Basildon is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Basildon, Berkshire, close to Pangbourne. Notable for its unique church dedicated to St. Stephen, which was constructed in 1964 and resembles the Christian symbol of a fish, the village also hosts Basildon Church of England Primary School on School Lane, making it an important community hub for families in the area. It sits within the Basildon district.
Property prices in Upper Basildon show an average sale price of £403,815, 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 Upper Basildon a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Basildon 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 Upper Basildon includes 4 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 Upper Basildon
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Upper Basildon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Basildon may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Basildon were full planning applications (10), tree works (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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