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Planning in Wash Water

Approved
86%
12 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Wash Water

Postcode districts

RG14 405 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 Water

Wash Water is a hamlet straddling the border of Berkshire and Hampshire, divided among the civil parishes of Enborne, Newbury, Highclere, and East Woodhay. Conveniently located near the A343 and A34 highways, it is situated approximately 3 miles south-south-west of Newbury, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in this area.

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

The area around Wash Water has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wash Water 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 Wash Water, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Wash Water. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wash Water?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Wash Water. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wash Water?
The average planning decision time near Wash Water is 55 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 Water?
The planning approval rate near Wash Water is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wash Water?
The most common type of planning application near Wash Water is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wash Water?
You can search and track planning applications near Wash Water on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.