Wash Common, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wash Common, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wash Common are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £382,776 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wash Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wash Common.
- 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 Wash Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Wash Common.
- - 40 Conifer Crest Newbury RG14 6RT
The willow tree that is the subject of this application is located in the north east corner of the garden close to the boundaries of two other properties. It is the only willow tree in the garden. The
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - 26/01258/COND - 11 Bunkers Hill Newbury RG14 6TF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Sustainable Drainage Details' and 8 'Tree Protection' of approved 25/02643/HOUSE: Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey sid
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 11 Bunkers Hill Newbury RG14 6TF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 'Sustainable Drainage Details' and 8 'Tree Protection' of approved 25/02643/HOUSE: Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey sid
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 3 Enborne Lodge Lane Newbury RG14 6RH
T1: Fell beech tree. Beech tree shows suspected beech canker disease, it is causing damage to boundary fence and suspected damage to drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 2A Conifer Crest Newbury RG14 6RT
Removal of Dead tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 16 Glendale Avenue Newbury RG14 6RU
Two storey residential side extension to provide utility room, additional space for kitchen, bathroom and additional bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 29B Essex Street Newbury RG14 6QR
Loft conversion including installation of 1No pitched roof dormer to the side elevation and 5 No roof-lights, to form additional habitable space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 3 Skippons Close Newbury RG14 6SE
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 9 Gorselands Newbury RG14 6PU
G1 - Horse Chestnut Trees (x2): Crown Raise to 3.5m from ground level over the pavement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 6 The Gabriels Newbury RG14 6PZ
Two-storey front extension, internal alterations, new double-garage doors and new dropped kerb on an un-classified road
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Stables Grange Gardens Enborne Newbury RG14 6RP
Erection of detached ancillary home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 11 Bunkers Hill Newbury RG14 6TF
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of two storey side extension and raise of roof over existing single storey side element. Addition of extended dropped kerb and x1 parking space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 19 Battery End Newbury RG14 6NX
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) and removal of conditions 4 (Obscure glazing) 5 (Balcony) and 6 (PD Restrictions windows) of approved 25/01020/HOUSE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Oakhaven Kendrick Road Newbury RG14 6PW
Replacement detached study
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 16 Normay Rise Newbury RG14 6RY
Scots Pine 1 - in high winds main trunk of tree has begun to lean. Tree already had a few degrees of lean but it has moved a further approx 10 degrees. There is no obvious ground movement as trunk is
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Falkland Primary School Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NU
T1 - Oak sp: Highway 5.5m crown lift over the roadside upon the tertiary branch foliage to the Southwestern laterals. Cuts no greater than 45mm stem diameter with works to be carried out in accordance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1 Wash Common Farm Cottages Enborne Street Newbury RG14 6RB
New vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 81 Essex Street Newbury RG14 6RA
Front and rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Park House School Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NQ
Replacement of rooftop plant equipment and installation of new condenser at ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Wash Common Farm Enborne Street Newbury RG14 6RB
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of existing barn to the west of Wash Common farmyard to form a new dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Wash Common in Berkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wash Common a particularly low-crime area.
Wash Common 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 Wash Common includes 5 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Wash Common
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Wash Common. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wash Common.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wash Common were tree works (17), full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
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