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
95.5%
West Berkshire overall
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
The replacement of the internal ATMs. · Fri 20 Feb 2026
The replacement of the internal ATMs. · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with wood effect uPVC windows a · Thu 19 Feb 2026
Installation of secondary glazing and window repairs · Mon 16 Feb 2026
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✓ Common refusal reasons in West Berkshire
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✓ Appeal success rates
✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 289 decisions.