West Ilsley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ilsley, Berkshire.
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Planning applications in West Ilsley are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £382,776 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 018D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
22 planning applications found near West Ilsley.
- - Street Record Main Street West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Street Record Main Street West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Street Record 3 Bury Lane West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Street Record 2 Bury Lane West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Street Record 1 Bury Lane West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Street Record 4 Bury Lane West Ilsley Newbury
Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 6 The Maltings West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AX
T1 - Dead Tree - Remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/01196/TPC - 6 The Maltings West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AX
T1 - Dead Tree - Remove to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 1 Catmore Road West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AT
Removal of dead Eucalyptus in middle of garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2025-10-27
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
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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 £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 West Ilsley a particularly low-crime area.
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, 25 planning applications were submitted near West Ilsley. Of these, 39% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Ilsley.
The average decision time of 22 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 telecoms (10), tree works (8), outline applications (3).
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