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Newbury Central planning approval rate

Newbury Central ward in West Berkshire has a 95.5% approval rate based on 22 planning decisions. West Berkshire overall: 86.5%.

Last updated: March 2026

95.5%
ward approval rate
22
Decisions
21
Approved
1
Refused
86.5%
West Berkshire average

Newbury Central is 9.0 percentage points above the West Berkshire average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.

How Newbury Central compares

Newbury Central ward (22 decided)
95.5%
West Berkshire overall (289 decided)
86.5%
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Recent decisions in Newbury Central

1x mature Cotoneaster tree tree icon 06K6 via Arbortrack, tree is on south side · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
The replacement of the internal ATMs. · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
The replacement of the internal ATMs. · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with wood effect uPVC windows a · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Approved
Installation of secondary glazing and window repairs · Mon 16 Feb 2026
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 289 decisions.

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