The West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023 to 2041 (LPR)
The LPR identifies the development that is required to meet local needs until 2041. It sets out the strategy for distributing development within the District and the policies for protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural, built and historic environment. It helps local people in West Berkshire achieve sustainable development.
View the LPR
You can 
view the LPR in full here [15MB] . Alternatively, you can view the individual policies and appendices by clicking on the links below:
The LPR is accompanied by a Policies Map which shows how the policies in the LPR apply to different geographical areas. You can
view the Policies Map here [10MB] .
Alternatively, you may find it easier to use the interactive LPR map. It is a helpful tool for exploring planning policies across the district, but please keep in mind:
- it is for reference only - this map is not an official policy document
- not all policies are shown - some apply across the whole district or are not tied to specific locations, so they do not appear on the map
- some layers were not created through the LPR - for example, Flood Zones and Conservation Areas - these are included for context and may be updated separately
If you are using the map to check planning details, it is best to also refer to the full LPR document for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Adoption of the LPR
The West Berkshire Local Plan Review 2023 to 2041 (LPR) was adopted at a meeting of Council on 10 June 2025, and it forms part of the Development Plan for West Berkshire. It supersedes the Core Strategy, Housing Site Allocations Development Plan Document, and West Berkshire District Local Plan 1991 - 2006 (Saved Policies 2007).
The following documents are available to view online:
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Inspector's Report [7MB]
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Adoption Statement [81KB]
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Schedule of Additional Modifications at 30 May 2025 [311KB]
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Schedule of Additional Modifications from 30 May 2025 [436KB]
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Sustainability Appraisal / Strategic Environmental Assessment Report [106KB]
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Sustainability Appraisal Post Adoption Statement [106KB] , and
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Habitats Regulations Assessment: Addendum of Proposed Modifications [199KB]
Background information on the preparation of the LPR
Information about the preparation of the LPR, including the evidence base and documents associated with the independent examination, can be found online here.
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