West Ilsley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ilsley, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About West Ilsley
West Ilsley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, with a population of 332 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. This charming community may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and local planners alike.
Population: 331 (2021)
District: West Berkshire
Website: http://www.westilsley.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £449,706 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Basingstoke and Deane
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Hampshire
- LSOA: Basingstoke and Deane 003D
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Ilsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Ilsley.
- 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 West Ilsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near West Ilsley.
- - The Annexe At Downs House Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
Convert loft space into a third bedroom in existing annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Whickens Barn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AJ
Fell 2no. Silver Birch trees at the front of the property due to excessive shading and minimal amenity value.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 - 2 Catmore Road West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AT
Combine pair of existing two bedroom cottages into one four bedroom dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Harrow Inn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AR
T1 - T3 - Lime Trees: Re-pollard
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Whickens Barn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AJ
Installation of a single-storey timber garden studio in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 5 West Ilsley House Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
T1 - Goat Willow: reduce crown to previous pruning points. Resulting in an overall reduction from 10m to circa 8m above ground level. T2 - Yew tree: reduce overall height from 6m to 4m. T3 - Weeping W
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Whickens Barn Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AJ
Lime tree -Reduction to previous pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Clock Cottage Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AW
T1 - Birch: Crown reduction - current height 12m, remove 3m, finished height 9m T2 - Birch: Crown reduction - current height 12m, remove 4m, finished height 8m T3 - Birch: Crown reduction - current he
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Downlands Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AJ
Conversion of garage to residential accommodation. Demolition and replacement of lean-to conservatory. Landscaping improvements and cottage garden creation. Comprehensive whole-house energy efficiency
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
The fixing of 11 PV Solar Panels to the south face of the central pitched roof of the property. These will extend no higher than 140mm above the tiled roof surface, below the roof apex, in addition an
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Retreat Churchway West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AH
Garage loft conversion with extended ridge and brickwork, front pitched roof dormer and three rooflights to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
Sycamore: Restructure the tree back down to the historic cut points at approximately 12-14m above ground level. This equates to a 50% linear reduction leaving a framework for future regeneration. The
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Church Of All Saints Main Street West Ilsley Newbury
T1 and T2 - Lime: Reduce Lime trees either side of the Lynch Gate, reduce to approx 2-3m below previous reduction points. Final finished height 13m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 31 Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
Retention of unauthorised works: Demolition of brick boundary wall, re-built to the front and replaced with wooden fence to the rear.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Hunters Ride The Maltings West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AX
Copper Maple - Cut back branches overhanging boundary fence by 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Somerdown Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AW
Rowan - In front garden, beside the footpath and main street. Fell to ground level. A tree surgeon has confirmed it is dying and not in a good state.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of West Ilsley in Berkshire
West Ilsley is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Berkshire, England, with a population of 332 residents as recorded in the 2011 Census. This charming community may present various planning opportunities and considerations for prospective developers and local planners alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 331 (2021 estimate). It sits within the West Berkshire district.
Property prices in West Ilsley show an average sale price of £449,706, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Ilsley is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Ilsley 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 West Ilsley includes 3 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, West Ilsley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westilsley.org.uk/. 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 West Ilsley
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near West Ilsley. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Ilsley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 West Ilsley were tree works (7), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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