Downlands planning approval rate
Downlands ward in West Berkshire has a 92.5% approval rate based on 67 planning decisions. West Berkshire overall: 89.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.5%
ward approval rate
67
Decisions
62
Approved
5
Refused
89.5%
West Berkshire average
Downlands sits slightly above the West Berkshire average, with a 3.0 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Downlands compares
Downlands ward
92.5%
West Berkshire overall
89.5%
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Recent decisions in Downlands
Installation of solar panels on roof. · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Dwellinghouse occupied by persons unconnected with agriculture for in excess of · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Demolition of existing extensions and outbuildings, proposed two-storey rear ext · Fri 17 Jul 2026
Removal of existing annex and stables, and erection of a replacement annex. · Thu 16 Jul 2026
Installation of an air source heat pump in a residential property. · Tue 07 Jul 2026
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