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Planning appeals in West Berkshire, 2025

56 appeals decided in 2025, 40% 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. Allowed23 December 2025· householder6001453
    1 Buscot Copse, Bradfield, Reading, RG7 6JB

    Erection of single storey outbuilding to front of dwelling, and installation of swimming pool with plant room to rear

  2. Allowed19 December 2025· major6000887
    Sterling Gardens, Hectors Way, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5RQ

    full planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings and structures, site remediation and the erection of 167 apartments, a new link road, car parking and landscaping without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/00039/NONMAT 2 October 2023 (later amended by 24/00099/NONMAT dated 13 March 2024)

  3. Unknown19 December 2025· other3354501
    Maple Lodge Sludge Treatment Centre , Maple Cross , Ricksmansworth, Berkshire, WD3 9SQ
  4. Dismissed12 December 2025· minor3366165
    9 Clay Close, Tilehurst, Reading , West Berkshire , RG31 5QB

    Convert existing double garage into a new detached bungalow with flat roof rear extension

  5. Allowed27 November 2025· minor6000441
    Greenbanks, The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9HZ

    Erection of 4 dwellings and associated works

  6. Dismissed20 November 2025· householder3365375
    Oakingham House, Bere Court Road, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 8JU

    Detached ancillary leisure building with associated landscaping

  7. Dismissed17 November 2025· minor3365843
    125 Strongrove Hill, Hungerford, Berks, RG17 0SJ

    erection of a single detached three bedroom house and associated works

  8. Dismissed13 November 2025· householder3367065
    Church Lodge, Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LT

    provision of new 3-bay oak framed garage with office accommodation above, located 6m away from the grade II listed Church Lodge

  9. Dismissed6 November 2025· minor6000476
    Land Adjacent Pine Lodge, Bucklebury Alley, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NH

    new single dwelling on a site within the settlement boundary

  10. Dismissed5 November 2025· minor3369711
    10 Westfield Crescent, Thatcham, RG18 3EH

    the sub-division of the plot to form a new self-build dwelling, together with extensions and alterations to the existing dwelling

  11. Dismissed5 November 2025· householder3369196
    19 Battery End, Newbury, West Berks, RG14 6NX

    Loft conversion with alterations to eastern 1st floor windows and rear elevation

  12. Dismissed28 October 2025· minor3353739
    Land North of Theobald Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6YA

    Planning Application for Four Detached 3 Bedroom Houses with Covered Parking; Improvements to Theobald Drive; Hard and Soft Landscaping; Woodland Enhancement and Management; and Other Works”

  13. Dismissed24 October 2025· minor3368488
    Holybrook Farm, Burghfield Bridge, Burghfield, Reading, RG30 3RA

    demolition of existing dairy barn and erection of new flexible barn for light industrial (E) and B8 use

  14. Unknown21 October 2025· householder3359457
    North West Lodge, Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 4LT
  15. Allowed21 October 2025· minor3359455
    North Lodge, Church Road, Aldermaston, Reading, West Berkshire, RG7 4LT

    Proposed demolition of existing extension and replacement with new single storey extension and associated amendments to the landscape to create a new residential curtilage and provision of parking spaces

  16. Dismissed16 October 2025· other3361636
    45 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YN
  17. Dismissed26 September 2025· minor3367580
    Rosewood Longmoor Lane, Mortimer Common, Reading, RG7 3RP

    demolition of existing bungalow and garage and replace with a new detached custom build dwelling and triple garage

  18. Allowed19 September 2025· minor3356546
    Renaissant, Bagnor, Newbury, RG20 8AQ

    change of use from a pub (Sui Generis) to single residential dwelling (C3) with internal alterations and addition of external windows and doors to the side and rear elevations

  19. Dismissed2 September 2025· householder3364538
    242 Benham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AH

    a first floor extension and new loft conversion, built on the existing rear ground floor extension

  20. Dismissed28 August 2025· householder3360555
    Crevan (Formerly Meadowsweet), Beals Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5UD

    a single storey rear and two storey side and first floor extensions and new garage to the front garden

  21. Notice varied and upheld22 August 2025· enforcement3363100
    Land Adjoining ‘Sandhill’, Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, RG18 9XU

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from agriculture to use as a Gypsy and Traveller Site comprising five pitches with touring caravans, mobile welfare / storage units, skips, and dog kennels, together with the laying of hardstanding and the erection of fencing associated with the change of use of the site (the “Unauthorised Development”)

  22. Dismissed21 August 2025· major3359935
    Kennet Centre, Newbury, RG14 5EN

    the redevelopment of the Kennet Centre comprising the partial demolition of the existing building on site and the development of new residential dwellings (Use Class C3) and residents’ ancillary facilities; commercial, business and service floorspace including office (Class E (a, b, c, d, e, f, and g)); access, parking, and cycle parking; landscaping and open space; sustainable energy installations; associated works, and alterations to the retained Vue Cinema and multi storey car park

  23. Allowed21 August 2025· minor3352817
    The Shieling School Lane, East Garston, Hungerford, RG17 7HR

    Use of land as residential curtilage

  24. Dismissed11 August 2025· minor3344428
    Land at Sylvan House, Fisher Lane, Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9NG

    serviced self-build plot at land adjacent to sylvan house, Fisher’s Lane, Cold Ash

  25. Allowed5 August 2025· minor3363471
    Quackers Day Nursery, High Street, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8TE

    erection of a single storey detached classroom, and re-location of fence between the side of the day nursery and north side boundary of the site

  26. Allowed4 August 2025· householder3367485
    10 Alexander Road, Thatcham, RG19 4QU

    Part retrospective – Alterations to rear elevations”

  27. Allowed31 July 2025· major3360702
    Land Bounded by Hoad Way and M4 and High Street, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 5AG

    Construction of 2 employment units for flexible uses within Class E (light industrial), B2 and/or B8 of the Use Classes Order (including ancillary office provision) with associated enabling works, access from Hoad Way, parking and landscaping

  28. Allowed30 July 2025· minor3361998
    Hunters Lodge, Brewery Common, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3RH

    a single detached bungalow and garage, and creation of a new access onto Brewery Common Road

  29. Unknown25 July 2025· other3347492
    Appeal 3347492
  30. Allowed15 July 2025· minor3363001
    1103 Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YE

    the change of use of building from annexe to rentable dwelling (remaining tied to ownership of existing dwelling)

  31. Allowed10 July 2025· major3356688
    Land South of Sandhill, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9XU

    ‘Change of use of land for the formation of 5 Gypsy/Traveller pitches comprising of 1 mobile home, 1 touring caravan, and 1 utility building per pitch ’

  32. Allowed9 July 2025· householder3362244
    The Pines, Wickham Heath, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8PE

    Taking down of two existing dilapidated garage buildings and erection of two new steel framed garage buildings

  33. Dismissed7 July 2025· minor3359765
    Land Off Andover Drove, Wash Water, Newbury, Berks, RG20 0LZ

    erection of two dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

  34. Dismissed30 June 2025· minor3355686
    Woodstock , Paices Hill, Aldermaston, Berkshire, RG7 4PQ

    described on the application form as ‘part retrospective: planning application for reduction in levels and the demolition of 1 no. storage unit. Permission is also sought for the erection of 1 no. storage unit and a retaining wall’

  35. Allowed18 June 2025· minor3361331
    Oakdown Fields, Shortheath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4EG

    Section 73a: Variation of conditions 16 (Private Equestrian Use), 4 (CEMP), 6 (Landscaping), 7 (Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Plan) and 15 (Manure Storage and Disposal) and remove condition 5 (Tree Protection) of previously approved application 21/03260/COMIND: Change of use of agricultural land to equestrian and erection of stable block/yard, menage and creation of associated access. Retention of 4 No. temporary field shelters and mobile stable unit on skids.

  36. Dismissed18 June 2025· minor3356388
    Barn and Land to the South of Coldridge Copse, Great Shefford, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 7BP

    change of use of site from agriculture to B8 open storage including low aggregate storage clamps and the installation of portable building within existing building for office/staff welfare facilities

  37. Allowed3 June 2025· householder3361208
    74 Park Lane, Thatcham, RG18 3PG

    raise roof to provide additional accommodation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 13/01948/HOUSE dated 27 September 2013

  38. Allowed2 June 2025· minor3353497
    Land West of West Lodge and South of Deanwood Farm, Stockcross, Newbury, RG20 8JP

    a new access onto the B4000 from land at Deanwood. This

  39. Dismissed21 May 2025· minor3356899
    Land Opposite Crookham Park and South Of White Lodge, Crookham Common Road, , Crookham Common, Thatcham, RG19 8BR

    change of use of agricultural land to open storage - Class Use B8

  40. Dismissed12 May 2025· minor3354624
    Westfield Stables, The Slade, Bucklebury, Reading, RG7 6TL

    the conversion of redundant stable to form one dwelling, car parking, landscaping and associated works

  41. Allowed2 May 2025· minor3353766
    2 Blandys Hill , Kintbury , Hungerford , RG17 9UE

    the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement dwelling

  42. Dismissed7 April 2025· householder3357854
    62 Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6YJ

    for the erection of metal railings and gate adjacent a highway and the erection of 6m x 6m wooden detached flat roof double garage outbuilding at front garden

  43. Dismissed2 April 2025· minor3349957
    Land Rear of Londis Convenience Store, High Street, Chieveley, RG20 8UR

    the demolition of industrial units and pigsty, and the construction of 4no. dwellings and parking provision

  44. Unknown13 March 2025· other3334432
    Appeal 3334432
  45. Unknown13 March 2025· other3334428
    Appeal 3334428
  46. Notice varied and upheld5 March 2025· enforcement3351139
    Land South of Brimpton Lane and West of Blacknest Lane, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RS

    the change of use of the land to a residential site for occupation by Gypsies and Travellers, including the siting of 1 mobile home and 1 touring caravan plus 1 dayroom

  47. Dismissed5 March 2025· other3346878
    Land Approximately 150 Metres South Of Brimpton Lane and West Off Blacknest Lane, Brimpton Common, RG7 4RS
  48. Dismissed4 March 2025· minor3341615
    Rapleys Goring Lane, Grazeley Green, Reading, RG7 1LS

    extension to residential curtilage and the erection of a 3-bay garage. This application also seeks permission for the change of use of land from agricultural to residential

  49. Dismissed13 February 2025· major3336982
    Hambridge Lake, Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG19 3TR

    ‘Construction of 9 holiday chalets and clubhouse with access from Hambridge Road, parking areas, new pedestrian links and ancillary works.’

  50. Notice varied and upheld12 February 2025· enforcement3350386
    Lake House, West Woodhay, Newbury, RG20 0BU

    without planning permission, the creation of a hard-surfaced track to the east and south of the dwelling known as Lake House in the approximate position marked in red between points A and E on the attached plan

  51. Dismissed30 January 2025· minor3352003
    Land Between The Cottage and Eden Cottage, Chapel Row, Reading, RG7 6PB

    residential development for 1 new home at land at Chapel Row

  52. Allowed29 January 2025· minor3341964
    26 Charnham Street, Hungerford, RG17 0EJ

    1 x new dwelling and conversion and extension of existing buildings into 3 x residential units including associated landscaping to the rear of 26 Charnham Street, Hungerford

  53. Allowed23 January 2025· householder3355093
    2 Sunley Close, Newbury, RG14 6NN

    two storey side extension with internal alterations

  54. Allowed20 January 2025· minor3347670
    Oaktree Farm, Brimpton Common, Reading, RG7 4RN

    erection of residential annexe including change of use from equestrian to residential (within a mixed-use planning unit)

  55. Dismissed14 January 2025· minor3349782
    55 Chapel Street, Thatcham, RG18 4JS

    creation of a 1 bedroom ground floor flat with associated parking and amenity space and change of use of the remainder of the property from Class C3 residential dwelling to Class E (e) consulting rooms

  56. Unknown14 January 2025· other3339996
    Appeal 3339996

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