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Planning in Wash Common

Approved
87%
26 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Wash Common

Postcode districts

RG14 404 applications in the last 12 monthsRG20 405 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: West Berkshire Council

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About Wash Common

Wash Common is a suburban village located south of Newbury, originally developed on the flat heathland known as Newbury Wash. Once a small cluster of houses isolated by open countryside, it has now merged with Newbury, creating a contiguous urban area. Significant housing development has primarily occurred west of the Andover Road, while the eastern section retains pockets of open farmland, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.

Property prices in Wash Common show an average sale price of £382,776, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Wash Common has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wash Common 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wash Common, 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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Wash Common. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were tree works (16), full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wash Common?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Wash Common. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wash Common?
The average planning decision time near Wash Common is 51 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 Wash Common?
The planning approval rate near Wash Common is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wash Common?
The most common type of planning application near Wash Common is tree works applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wash Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Wash Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.