The free appeal record
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.
- Allowed18 December 2023· ldc3296597Land to the Rear of Brookfield, Post Office Road, Inkpen Hungerford, RG17 9PU
the use of land in excess of 10 years as residential garden
- Dismissed22 November 2023· minor3316050Sylvan House Fishers Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NG
a serviced self-build plot at land adjacent to Sylvan House, Fishers Lane, Cold Ash
- Dismissed22 November 2023· minor3312028Rear of 123 & 125 Bath Road, Thatcham, RG18 3BH
the construction of three detached bungalows together with associated parking and access off Bath Road
- Allowed3 November 2023· minor3306639Cleardene Farm Ashmore Green Road, Ashmore Green, Thatcham, RG18 9ES
- Dismissed3 November 2023· minor3298207Cleardene Farm Ashmore Green Road, Ashmore Green, Thatcham, RG18 9ES
conversion of 4 agricultural buildings into 4 residential dwellings, including part demolition and landscaping
- Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3309046Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU
erection of a building for agricultural use and formation/alteration of a private way
- Allowed2 November 2023· minor3304951Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU
Installation of two ponds and retrospective permission for the retention of an existing pond (three ponds in total)
- Dismissed31 October 2023· minor3315348Priory Farm , Priory Drive, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BJ
Agricultural barn for the storage of hay and straw
- Allowed20 October 2023· householder3316594The Lodge, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, RG19 8DG
extension to existing dwelling
- Dismissed16 October 2023· minor3316132Land Adjacent Knappswood Cottage, Gardeners Lane, Upper Basildon, West Berkshire, RG8 8NN
erection of a detached dwelling with carport and associated landscaping
- Allowed5 October 2023· householder332252924 Gordon Road, Thatcham, RG18 3DD
the construction of dormer to side of garage roof
- Dismissed5 October 2023· major33223171 West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BE
demolition of the existing building and construction of 24No. flats
- Dismissed5 October 2023· other3308842Orchard House, Streatley, Reading, RG8 9PU
- Split Decision27 September 2023· minor3300783Land 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
- Dismissed13 September 2023· minor3305452The 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
- Dismissed30 August 2023· householder3307621Wilmots Farm, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BL
extensions and alterations to existing buildings
- Dismissed21 August 2023· minor3312565Reservoir (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
- Dismissed18 August 2023· minor3311315Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS
- Allowed18 August 2023· householder3311309Rapleys 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
- Allowed4 August 2023· minor3316487Hollybush Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, RG7 3JS
Change of use from tractor barn to a 2 bedroom apartment
- Allowed27 July 2023· minor3313840The 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
- Dismissed21 July 2023· minor3295345Land Adjacent to 123 Strongrove Hil, Hungerford, RG17 0SJ
the erection of 2 detached 3 bedroom houses and associated works
- Dismissed17 July 2023· other3306948Frogmore 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
- Dismissed17 July 2023· householder3306941Frogmore 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
- Allowed14 July 2023· minor3309916Limberlost Farm, Crookham Common, Thatcham, RG19 8DH
Conversion of Nissen hut from agricultural to residential use
- Dismissed3 July 2023· major3293738Land 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
- Dismissed23 May 2023· minor3302184Isbury Farm Sheepdrove, Lambourn, Hungerford, West Berkshire, RG17 7UR
new ancillary storage unit/indoor equine school
- Dismissed19 May 2023· minor3313399Knappswood Farm, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon, Berkshire, RG8 8LN
the erection of a new house, access road and associated landscape and highway works
- Dismissed5 May 2023· minor3292211Land 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
- Dismissed4 April 2023· minor3309191Land 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
- Dismissed29 March 2023· minor3301887Oakwood House Coombe Road, Compton, Newbury, RG20 6RQ
change of use of planning to residential curtilage
- Dismissed22 March 2023· householder3301366The Hollies, Webbs Lane, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5LL
Side and rear extension, new site access
- Allowed9 March 2023· minor33037201 and 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, RG14 5JA
retention of an existing timber building for ancillary storage use
- Dismissed3 March 2023· other3296236Awberry Farm, The Green, Beenham, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5NX
- Dismissed3 March 2023· householder3296228Awberry Farm, The Green, Beenham, Reading, RG7 5NX
a two storey extension to rear of farmhouse, following demolition of twentieth century additions
- Allowed23 February 2023· minor3302257Lake 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
- Allowed21 February 2023· major3291908Newbury 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
- Notice varied and upheld15 February 2023· enforcement3308166Land 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
- Split Decision15 February 2023· enforcement3294032Land 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
- Dismissed2 February 2023· householder3298997Cara 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
- Dismissed2 February 2023· minor3297302Foxhold Kennels, Unnamed Road, Crookham Common Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8EL
the proposed demolition of existing buildings and replacement with 2 No. detached dwellings
- Allowed1 February 2023· minor3305357Lakeside, 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
- Allowed26 January 2023· minor3297675Leyfield Upper Green, Inkpen, Hungerford, RG17 9PZ
Replacement dwelling and associated works
- Allowed24 January 2023· minor330527610 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
- Unknown23 January 2023· other3289773Appeal 3289773
- Dismissed10 January 2023· minor3303857Ivinghoe, Unnamed Road From Chapel Row To Stanford Dingley, Stanford Dingley, West Berkshire, Reading, RG7 6LU
a replacement dwelling and landscape enhancements
- Allowed5 January 2023· householder330488914 Lime Close, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2PW
retention of existing metal staircase to side gable end wall and addition of proposed privacy screen
- Allowed5 January 2023· householder3302187Byways, 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
- Dismissed5 January 2023· householder3298955The Clock House, Webbs Lane, Beenham, Reading , Berkshire , RG7 5LH
First floor extension, loft conversion and internal modifications
- Dismissed3 January 2023· minor3296473Riverside 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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