The time it takes to process a planning application in West Berkshire largely depends on the type of application you submit. Here's a summary of the expected decision times:
| Application Type | Decision Time |
|---|---|
| Full planning permission (non-major) | 8 weeks |
| Full planning permission (major) | 13 weeks |
| Householder development (extensions, etc.) | 8 weeks |
| Outline planning permission (non-major) | 8 weeks |
| Outline planning permission (major) | 13 weeks |
| Prior approval applications | 4 to 8 weeks |
| Discharge of conditions | 8 weeks |
| Certain requests for opinions | 3 to 5 weeks |
During the consultation periods and depending on the complexity of the application, these times may vary. It's also a good idea to consider using the pre-application advice service to help streamline your process, as this can improve your application's chance of success.