How long do planning decisions take near Winding Wood?

The average planning decision time near Winding Wood is 17 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 Winding Wood?

The planning approval rate near Winding Wood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winding Wood?

The most common type of planning application near Winding Wood is other, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winding Wood?

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Winding Wood, Berkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winding Wood, Berkshire.

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

About Winding Wood

Kintbury is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the West Berkshire district, nestled between Newbury and Hungerford. It boasts excellent railway connections to Paddington and Reading, along with easy access to local cultural sites, including notable Roman and Norman landmarks. Kintbury is also surrounded by the stunning North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it an attractive area for planning applications, particularly in relation to conservation and development within this scenic landscape. The parish encompasses the charming hamlets of Clapton, Elcot, and Winding Wood.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £476,853 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: West Berkshire
Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
LSOA: West Berkshire 002D

Crime Statistics

1 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

other-theft: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winding Wood.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winding Wood.

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 Winding Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Winding Wood in Berkshire

Property prices in Winding Wood show an average sale price of £476,853, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Winding Wood is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Winding Wood 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 Winding Wood includes 8 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 Winding Wood

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Winding Wood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 17 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winding Wood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 17 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Winding Wood were other applications (1).

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