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 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wash Water?

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Wash Water, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wash Water, Berkshire.

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Planning applications in Wash Water are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

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Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
LSOA: West Berkshire 018C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wash Water.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wash Water.

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 Water based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Wash Water.

26/01374/TPW - 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 | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-25
26/01255/5DAY - 2A Conifer Crest Newbury RG14 6RT
Removal of Dead tree
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-09
- Oakley Farmhouse Penwood Road Wash Water Newbury Hampshire RG20 0LP
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of the yard for the storage of caravans and motorhomes and for residential use of caravans and motorhomes
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Basingstoke | Date: 2026-03-30
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- 6 Badgers Ridge Newbury RG20 0LQ
One large silver birch (1 in associated plan) has fallen in recent winds and has damaged a fence and a neighbours garden furniture and shrubs, remove. A second large silver birch (2 in associated plan
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Wentworth Garden Close Lane Newbury RG14 6PP
Proposal to install a new entrance onto Garden Close Lane, which is unadopted, gates to be six meters back from the road and less than two meters high. Existing entrance to be closed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-08-12
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A brief summary of Wash Water in Berkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wash Water a particularly low-crime area.

Wash Water 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 Water includes 20 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 Wash Water

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Wash Water. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wash Water maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 55 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 Water were full planning applications (10), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

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