Upper Lambourn, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Lambourn, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Lambourn are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Lambourn
Upper Lambourn is a quaint village located in Berkshire, England, within the civil parish of Lambourn. Situated 1.2 miles northwest of Lambourn village, it lies just off the Lambourn to Shrivenham road, making it easily accessible. The area is part of the West Berkshire district and is positioned near the convergence of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, providing a unique context for planning applications and development opportunities in this picturesque locale.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £424,818 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Lambourn.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Lambourn.
- 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 Lambourn based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Lambourn.
- - Kingsdown House Maddle Road Upper Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8QX
Erection of a Machinery and Equipment Shed adjacent to the Entrance Drive
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Kingsdown House Maddle Road Upper Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8QX
Minor works comprising the following: 1. Alteration of a window and addition of a Juillette balcony at first floor level to the north elevation; 2. Conversion of a window to a door at ground floor lev
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-25
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A brief summary of Upper Lambourn in Berkshire
Upper Lambourn is a quaint village located in Berkshire, England, within the civil parish of Lambourn. Situated 1.2 miles northwest of Lambourn village, it lies just off the Lambourn to Shrivenham road, making it easily accessible. The area is part of the West Berkshire district and is positioned near the convergence of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Wiltshire, providing a unique context for planning applications and development opportunities in this picturesque locale.
Property prices in Upper Lambourn show an average sale price of £424,818, 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 Lambourn a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Lambourn 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 Lambourn includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croker's Hole SSSI, River Lambourn SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): North Wessex Downs; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Lambourn. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Lambourn 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.
Planning Activity in Upper Lambourn
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Upper Lambourn. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 107 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Lambourn may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 107 days, decisions near Upper Lambourn take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Upper Lambourn were full planning applications (4). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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