West Berkshire includes Newbury, Thatcham, and Hungerford. Planning focuses on market towns, villages, and rural landscapes. Known for historic streets, heritage buildings, and scenic villages, planning supports residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across West Berkshire.
In the last year West Berkshire decided 1,141 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 50% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Berkshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within West Berkshire refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
West Berkshire contains North Wessex Downs AONB and open river valleys, where development is limited to conserve landscape character.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. West Berkshire contains the River Lambourn SAC, a small designated sensitive catchment where phosphorus neutrality is required; the rural and small-scale nature of the catchment means bespoke on-site mitigation is often the only viable option. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in West Berkshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
West Berkshire includes Newbury, Thatcham, and Hungerford. Planning focuses on market towns, villages, and rural landscapes. Known for historic streets, heritage buildings, and scenic villages, planning supports residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across West Berkshire.
In the last year West Berkshire decided 1,141 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 50% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how West Berkshire performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within West Berkshire refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
West Berkshire contains North Wessex Downs AONB and open river valleys, where development is limited to conserve landscape character.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
Nutrient Neutrality ensures new developments do not increase harmful nitrogen or phosphorus levels in sensitive waterways. West Berkshire contains the River Lambourn SAC, a small designated sensitive catchment where phosphorus neutrality is required; the rural and small-scale nature of the catchment means bespoke on-site mitigation is often the only viable option. Unfortunately, Nutrient Neutrality can halt development completely. If you need early-stage, project-specific advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. Our planning proposals are creatively tailored to each site to maximise potential and improve planning outcomes. We use the following tried and tested process to guide clients in West Berkshire through planning to completion:
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
