Woodlands St Mary, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodlands St Mary, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodlands St Mary are administered by West Berkshire Council. View the full West Berkshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodlands St Mary
Woodlands St Mary is a quaint village located in Berkshire, nestled within the civil parish of Lambourn. Situated just 3 miles south of Lambourn and 1 mile from Lambourn Woodlands, this small community falls under the jurisdiction of the West Berkshire unitary authority, making it an area of interest for planning applications, especially given its proximity to the border with Wiltshire.
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Area Information
- Admin district: West Berkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Newbury
- LSOA: West Berkshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodlands St Mary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodlands St Mary.
- 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 Woodlands St Mary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Woodlands St Mary.
- - Summer House Woodlands St Mary Hungerford RG17 7SR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use : Office use
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Keeps Cottage Woodlands St Mary Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7SR
Erection of outbuilding and change of use from ancillary domestic to office use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2018-01-03
View full details - - Keeps Cottage Woodlands St Mary Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7SR
Change of use from ancillary residential to B1 office use.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2016-07-18
View full details - - Keeps Cottage Woodlands St Mary Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7SR
New garden store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2009-02-13
View full details - - Keeps Cottage Woodlands St. Mary Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7SR
New garage, replacement of existing RC concrete flat roof with pitch to match existing and engineering works to create acoustic bunding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2004-09-13
View full details - - Keeps Cottage Woodlands St. Mary Hungerford Berkshire RG17 7SR
New garage, replacement of existing RC concrete flat roof addition with two storey extension, pitched to match existing. Replace porch with two storey addition and enginering works to create accoustic
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2003-12-31
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A brief summary of Woodlands St Mary in Berkshire
Woodlands St Mary is a quaint village located in Berkshire, nestled within the civil parish of Lambourn. Situated just 3 miles south of Lambourn and 1 mile from Lambourn Woodlands, this small community falls under the jurisdiction of the West Berkshire unitary authority, making it an area of interest for planning applications, especially given its proximity to the border with Wiltshire.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Woodlands St Mary a particularly low-crime area.
Woodlands St Mary 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 Woodlands St Mary 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 Woodlands St Mary
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Woodlands St Mary. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodlands St Mary may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Woodlands St Mary were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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