Call for Sites
Suggest land within West Berkshire that could be developed in the future.
The window for submitting sites to the Call for Sites has now closed. We are now assessing submitted sites and will publish the results of these assessments as part of a Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) report.
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Introduction
West Berkshire Council held a Call for Sites to inform the new West Berkshire Local Plan. The Call for Sites ran from Monday 2 February 2026 to Monday 13 April 2026.
During this time, landowners, site promoters, developers, and other interested parties were able to suggest land within West Berkshire that could be developed in the future. This process is essential for gathering information to help create the new West Berkshire Local Plan, following national policy and guidance.
Local Plans set out planning policies and proposals for future development. They guide decisions on housing, economic development and infrastructure, and identify land for these uses while protecting the environment. Local plans are used to help determine planning applications.
Please note that the submission of a site does not guarantee it will be allocated for development in the new Local Plan or granted planning permission. All sites will be assessed using national planning guidance. The Call for Sites was a data collection exercise, not a decision-making process.
Next steps
Now that the Call for Sites has ended, we will we will assess all submitted sites for their deliverability, in accordance with national policy. This will inform the preparation of a Housing Land Availability Assessment (HELAA).
The HELAA is a technical study required by national policy. It identifies land that may be available, suitable and achievable for housing, employment, and other uses. It does not decide which sites will be developed. The HELAA:
- assesses the suitability and development potential of sites submitted through the Call for Sites
- helps inform the new Local Plan
- does not allocate sites or influence planning decisions
The HELAA will be accompanied by a map showing all the site submissions. Residential sites will also be included on our Brownfield Land Register if they meet the relevant criteria.
Submit a site
The window for submitting sites to the Call for Sites has now closed. If you wish to promote a site, please contact the Planning Policy team by email at planningpolicy@westberks.gov.uk, who will provide a form to complete. Completed forms will be kept on file until the next update of the HELAA.
