The time it takes for a planning application to be processed depends on the type of application you submit. Here's a breakdown based on West Berkshire's guidelines:
| Application Type | Decision Timeline |
|---|---|
| Full planning permission (non-major) | Aim to decide within 8 weeks |
| Full planning permission (major) | Aim to decide within 13 weeks |
| Householder applications | Aim to decide within 8 weeks |
| Outline planning permission (non-major) | Aim to decide within 8 weeks |
| Outline planning permission (major) | Aim to decide within 13 weeks |
| Prior approval applications | Usually decided within 4-8 weeks |
| Reserved matters approval (non-major) | Aim to decide within 8 weeks |
| Reserved matters approval (major) | Aim to decide within 13 weeks |
| Discharge of conditions applications | Normally within 8 weeks |
| Technical details consent for Permission in Principle | Normally within specified timelines depending on the type |
It’s good practice to ensure you have all required documentation ready at the time of submission to avoid any potential delays. For more details, you can check the planning application process page.