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Planning appeals in West Berkshire, 2023

50 appeals decided in 2023, 35% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Allowed18 December 2023· ldc3296597
    Land to the Rear of Brookfield, Post Office Road, Inkpen Hungerford, RG17 9PU

    the use of land in excess of 10 years as residential garden

  2. Dismissed22 November 2023· minor3316050
    Sylvan House Fishers Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NG

    a serviced self-build plot at land adjacent to Sylvan House, Fishers Lane, Cold Ash

  3. Dismissed22 November 2023· minor3312028
    Rear of 123 & 125 Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3BH

    the construction of three detached bungalows together with associated parking and access off Bath Road

  4. Allowed3 November 2023· minor3306639
    Cleardene Farm Ashmore Green Road, Ashmore Green, Thatcham, RG18 9ES
  5. Dismissed3 November 2023· minor3298207
    Cleardene Farm Ashmore Green Road, Ashmore Green, Thatcham, RG18 9ES

    conversion of 4 agricultural buildings into 4 residential dwellings, including part demolition and landscaping

  6. Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3309046
    Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU

    erection of a building for agricultural use and formation/alteration of a private way

  7. Allowed2 November 2023· minor3304951
    Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU

    Installation of two ponds and retrospective permission for the retention of an existing pond (three ponds in total)

  8. Dismissed31 October 2023· minor3315348
    Priory Farm , Priory Drive, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BJ

    Agricultural barn for the storage of hay and straw

  9. Allowed20 October 2023· householder3316594
    The Lodge, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, RG19 8DG

    extension to existing dwelling

  10. Dismissed16 October 2023· minor3316132
    Land Adjacent Knappswood Cottage, Gardeners Lane, Upper Basildon, West Berkshire, RG8 8NN

    erection of a detached dwelling with carport and associated landscaping

  11. Allowed5 October 2023· householder3322529
    24 Gordon Road, Thatcham, RG18 3DD

    the construction of dormer to side of garage roof

  12. Dismissed5 October 2023· major3322317
    1 West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BE

    demolition of the existing building and construction of 24No. flats

  13. Dismissed5 October 2023· other3308842
    Orchard House, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9PU
  14. Split Decision27 September 2023· minor3300783
    Land to R/O Magnolia Cottage The Old Orchard, Calcot, Reading, RG31 7RF

    one no. 2 bed detached cottage and garage without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 04/02607/FUL, dated 14 December 2004

  15. Dismissed13 September 2023· minor3305452
    The Sheiling School Lane, East Garston, Hungerford, RG17 7HR

    change of use of the land to a countryside business use (sui generis) and erection of ancillary storage building. 2x buildings, hardstanding and external alterations to stable building

  16. Dismissed30 August 2023· householder3307621
    Wilmots Farm, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BL

    extensions and alterations to existing buildings

  17. Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3312565
    Reservoir (Covered) and Pump House, Bishops Road, Tutts Clump, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6JU

    the ‘demolition of former water pumping station reservoir, associated plant and buildings, replacement with detached 5-bed dwelling with integral garage

  18. Dismissed18 August 2023· minor3311315
    Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS
  19. Allowed18 August 2023· householder3311309
    Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS

    Erection of a new pool house and terrace to the rear garden of the property known as Rapleys

  20. Allowed4 August 2023· minor3316487
    Hollybush Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3JS

    Change of use from tractor barn to a 2 bedroom apartment

  21. Allowed27 July 2023· minor3313840
    The Filberts , The Chase, Calcot, West Berkshire, Reading, RG31 7RB

    Demolition of existing office building and erection of a part two/three storey 66 bedroom care home (C2 use class) for the elderly and associated works

  22. Dismissed21 July 2023· minor3295345
    Land Adjacent to 123 Strongrove Hil, Hungerford, RG17 0SJ

    the erection of 2 detached 3 bedroom houses and associated works

  23. Dismissed17 July 2023· other3306948
    Frogmore Farm Back Lane, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6DS

    alterations to the elevation of north facing roof section including the removal of 4 velux windows and replacement with 4 dormers. Repositioning of a chimney in the modern elevation to the west, and internal alter ations within the modern extension

  24. Dismissed17 July 2023· householder3306941
    Frogmore Farm Back Lane, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6DS

    alterations to the elevation of north facing roof section including the removal of 4 velux windows and replacement with 4 dormers. Repositioning of a chimney in the modern elevation to the west, and internal alter ations within the modern extension

  25. Allowed14 July 2023· minor3309916
    Limberlost Farm, Crookham Common, Thatcham, RG19 8DH

    Conversion of Nissen hut from agricultural to residential use

  26. Dismissed3 July 2023· major3293738
    Land at Junction of Hollybush Lane and Shortheath Lane, Burghfield Common

    a new Church Hall (Use Class F.1f) and burial ground, with associated access, parking, and landscaping

  27. Dismissed23 May 2023· minor3302184
    Isbury Farm Sheepdrove, Lambourn, Hungerford, West Berkshire, RG17 7UR

    new ancillary storage unit/indoor equine school

  28. Dismissed19 May 2023· minor3313399
    Knappswood Farm, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon, Berkshire, RG8 8LN

    the erection of a new house, access road and associated landscape and highway works

  29. Dismissed5 May 2023· minor3292211
    Land at Lawrences Lane, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 3LF

    Change of use to 7 no. Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising 7 no. static caravans, 7 no. day rooms, 7 no. touring caravans, and associated works

  30. Dismissed4 April 2023· minor3309191
    Land of Former Cope Hall, Skinners Green, Enborne, West Berkshire, RG14 6RE

    proposed new self-build, net zero carbon dwelling, improvement of 2no. existing accesses and associated landscaping on site of former Cope Hall residence

  31. Dismissed29 March 2023· minor3301887
    Oakwood House Coombe Road, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6RQ

    change of use of planning to residential curtilage

  32. Dismissed22 March 2023· householder3301366
    The Hollies, Webbs Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5LL

    Side and rear extension, new site access

  33. Allowed9 March 2023· minor3303720
    1 and 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, RG14 5JA

    retention of an existing timber building for ancillary storage use

  34. Dismissed3 March 2023· other3296236
    Awberry Farm, The Green, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NX
  35. Dismissed3 March 2023· householder3296228
    Awberry Farm, The Green, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NX

    a two storey extension to rear of farmhouse, following demolition of twentieth century additions

  36. Allowed23 February 2023· minor3302257
    Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BJ

    Demolition of garden store. External alterations to the Eastern Pavilion including the provision of rooflights (Retrospective). Erection of new Western Pavilion to provide home office facilities at ground level, guest accommodation at first floor and a basement level garage

  37. Allowed21 February 2023· major3291908
    Newbury Racecourse Plc, Newbury Racecourse, Newbury, RG14 7NZ

    Great Newbury Christmas Carnival (with attractions including market stalls, big-top, fairground rides, Christmas tree maze, ice-rink and Santa's grotto). Associated cut and fill works are also proposed to level the centre of the Racecourse

  38. Notice varied and upheld15 February 2023· enforcement3308166
    Land at Land Adjacent to Holtwood Farm, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury, RG20 0JH

    Material change of use of land to mixed use of agriculture and residential by siting of touring caravan and erection of new building containing 2 residential flats on mezzanine level and equine facility with stables; building substantially larger than approved plans with additional fenestration and increased footprint

  39. Split Decision15 February 2023· enforcement3294032
    Land North of Mudhall Cottage Winterbourne Road, Boxford, Newbury, RG20 8AY

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from agricultural use to a mixed use comprising; a. Agriculture; and b. Leisure/recreational use and associated development consisting of the erection of x2 gazebos and paraphernalia, metal storage container and x2 play swings and frame used in connection with the leisure/recreational use of the land; Without planning permission, the operational development comprising; a. Erection of 2x Gazebos and metal storage container

  40. Dismissed2 February 2023· householder3298997
    Cara Mia, Down End, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TF

    the partial demolition of existing bungalow with a ground floor rear and side extension. New roof and store area to first floor with dormer window

  41. Dismissed2 February 2023· minor3297302
    Foxhold Kennels, Unnamed Road, Crookham Common Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8EL

    the proposed demolition of existing buildings and replacement with 2 No. detached dwellings

  42. Allowed1 February 2023· minor3305357
    Lakeside, The Green, Theale, RG7 5DR

    residential development of up to 325 houses and apartments (including 70 extra-care units) with associated access, parking, amenity space and landscaping 15/02842/OUTMAJ without complying with conditions attached to the approval of reserved matters application reference 20/00663/RESMAJ dated 27 November 2020

  43. Allowed26 January 2023· minor3297675
    Leyfield Upper Green, Inkpen, Hungerford, RG17 9PZ

    Replacement dwelling and associated works

  44. Allowed24 January 2023· minor3305276
    10 Midgham Green, Midgham, Reading, RG7 5TT

    the demolition of existing office and store and replacement with two storey extension and single storey link to original house without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 15/00581/HOUSE dated 11 March 2015

  45. Unknown23 January 2023· other3289773
    Appeal 3289773
  46. Dismissed10 January 2023· minor3303857
    Ivinghoe, Unnamed Road From Chapel Row To Stanford Dingley, Stanford Dingley, West Berkshire, Reading, RG7 6LU

    a replacement dwelling and landscape enhancements

  47. Allowed5 January 2023· householder3304889
    14 Lime Close, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2PW

    retention of existing metal staircase to side gable end wall and addition of proposed privacy screen

  48. Allowed5 January 2023· householder3302187
    Byways, Hillside, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3BQ

    Alterations and Extension to existing detached property. Demolition of existing garage and porch to form new porch and glazed link extension. Two Storey Rear and Side extension

  49. Dismissed5 January 2023· householder3298955
    The Clock House, Webbs Lane, Beenham, Reading , Berkshire , RG7 5LH

    First floor extension, loft conversion and internal modifications

  50. Dismissed3 January 2023· minor3296473
    Riverside Cottage, Lambourn Road, Woodspeen, Newbury, RG20 8BU

    Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding; erection of replacement dwelling with associated, landscaping, parking, private amenity space and access drive (amended scheme to 21/01945/FUL)

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