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Planning in Upper Basildon

Approved
83%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. It sits within the Basildon district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Basildon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Basildon has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Basildon 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 Upper Basildon, 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, 51 planning applications were submitted near Upper Basildon. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), tree works (5), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Basildon?
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Upper Basildon. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Basildon?
The average planning decision time near Upper Basildon is 58 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 Upper Basildon?
The planning approval rate near Upper Basildon is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Basildon?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Basildon is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Basildon?
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