Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Woolhampton, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Upper Woolhampton
Upper Woolhampton is a village in Berkshire, located just 0.5 miles north of Woolhampton. The village features the Grade II listed parish church of St Peter and a village school, alongside the prominent Grade II* listed Woolhampton House, which houses Elstree School. Situated within the civil parish of Woolhampton and under the jurisdiction of West Berkshire unitary authority, Upper Woolhampton is also home to the Benedictine Douai Abbey community, contributing to its unique character and planning considerations.
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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 009C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- drugs: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Woolhampton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Woolhampton.
- 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 Woolhampton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Upper Woolhampton.
- - Hillside Woolhampton Hill Woolhampton Reading RG7 5ST
New upward extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Ferrises Lodge Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TG
Coppice or remove of fallen Lime tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Elstree School Woolhampton Hill Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TD
Conversion and extension of an existing single detached squash court building to form a new Art Classroom and studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - Elstree School Woolhampton Hill Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TD
Conversion and extension of an existing single detached squash court building to form a new Art Classroom and studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-12-29
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A brief summary of Upper Woolhampton in Berkshire
Upper Woolhampton is a village in Berkshire, located just 0.5 miles north of Woolhampton. The village features the Grade II listed parish church of St Peter and a village school, alongside the prominent Grade II* listed Woolhampton House, which houses Elstree School. Situated within the civil parish of Woolhampton and under the jurisdiction of West Berkshire unitary authority, Upper Woolhampton is also home to the Benedictine Douai Abbey community, contributing to its unique character and planning considerations.
Property prices in Upper Woolhampton show an average sale price of £403,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Woolhampton is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Woolhampton 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 Woolhampton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Woolhampton Reed Bed SSSI, River Kennet SSSI; 17 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 Woolhampton
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Upper Woolhampton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upper Woolhampton.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Upper Woolhampton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Woolhampton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.