10 April 2026 - Planning
Foul Water Network Pressures and the Institute Development
Ongoing tankering at Aldworth Road shows continued pressure on Compton’s foul water network. The Parish Council has submitted new evidence to West Berkshire Council.
Ongoing tankering at Aldworth Road shows continued pressure on Compton’s foul water network. The Parish Council has submitted new evidence to West Berkshire Council.
Compton Parish Council has objected to the detailed plans for 160 homes at the former IAH site, citing foul water issues and concerns about the design. All documents submitted to the planning officer are available on our website.
Full Council will consider the Reserved Matters application for the former Institute site on 11 March at 7 pm in the Wilkins Centre. Residents are encouraged to attend.
West Berkshire Council has published the Reserved Matters application for 160 homes at the former IAH site. Residents can now view and comment. The Parish Council is seeking planning advice and will announce a meeting once scheduled.
Compton Parish Council has submitted its formal objection on the foul water condition for the Institute of Animal Health development. Key concerns include network capacity, recent failures and missing safeguards. Read the full response and evidence pack.
David Wilson Homes Southern and Homes England invite residents to view proposals and give feedback on 14 Jan 2026 at the Wilkins Centre, Compton.
How to access the information shared at the engagement sessions for the proposed development of the Pirbright Institute site.