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Planning appeals in Wokingham Borough Council, 2023

62 appeals decided in 2023, 27% 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. Allowed22 December 2023· major3306963
    Land at, Headley Road East, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4SN

    demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for commercial development for flexible light industrial, general industrial, and storage and distribution uses, with ancillary offices, associated car parking, and landscape planting

  2. Dismissed8 December 2023· householder3326304
    49 Quentin Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NE

    first floor side extension and single storey rear extension

  3. Allowed30 November 2023· householder3329764
    28 Sturges Road, Wokingham, RG40 2HE

    Erection of a single storey side/rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory; part garage conversion to create habitable accommodation; insertion of a rear dormer and addition of roof lights to extend existing habitable loft space

  4. Allowed24 November 2023· minor3320780
    Land Opposite - 130-144 Wargrave Road, Wargrave Road, Twyford, RG10 9PN

    siting of a mobile home on equestrian land to provide residential accommodation for a romany gypsy/traveller family and conversion of a stables to provide a day room

  5. Notice varied and upheld23 November 2023· enforcement3313844
    Atlanta, Wargrave Road, Remenham, Wokingham, RG9 3JD

    the erection of an infill front extension, timber decking, roof to storage area and installation of a replacement flue (retrospective). Summary

  6. Unknown23 November 2023· minor3310958
    Atlanta Wargrave Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3JD
  7. Unknown23 November 2023· ldc3303555
    Atlanta, Wargrave Road, Remenham, Wokingham, RG9 3JD
  8. Dismissed20 November 2023· householder3320162
    Milvus House Remenham Hill, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3EG

    the addition of a 1.5 storey side extension comprising utility, study and WC/Shower

  9. Notice varied and upheld17 November 2023· enforcement3314060
    Uplands, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
  10. Dismissed17 November 2023· householder3309384
    Uplands Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
  11. Dismissed7 November 2023· other3321626
    215 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7DU

    Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement dwellinghouse

  12. Allowed23 October 2023· minor3299106
    The Bird Gardens, Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Berkshire, RG10 9TH

    the erection of 4 no. bedroom detached dwelling with link attached garage and workshop, plus associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of existing animal enclosures, aviaries and office/staff welfare building

  13. Allowed23 October 2023· minor3289621
    The Bird Gardens, Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Berkshire, RG10 9TH
  14. Dismissed16 October 2023· minor3320252
    25 Newlands Close, Shinfield, Wokingham, RG2 9LG

    the relocation of garden fence to include part of grass verge. Change of use from amenity land to residential and erection of a fence

  15. Dismissed3 October 2023· minor3315055
    1 Yeosfield, Riseley, Wokingham, RG7 1SG

    the subdivision of the existing site and erection of 2 no. detached dwellings with associated amenity space, parking and access, including the extension of a dropped kerb

  16. Quashed On Legal Grounds27 September 2023· enforcement3303787
    Land at 12 Culver Lane, Earley, RG6 1DS

    Erection of a single storey building with open-sided porch and canopy at front and white UPVC walled lean-to with translucent roof attached to rear, containing living area, double bedroom, kitchen area, bathroom and separate room

  17. Allowed18 September 2023· minor3253081
    Heartwood Lodge, Sandhurst Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3LT
  18. Planning permission granted18 September 2023· enforcement3253078
    Heartwood, Sandhurst Road, Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40 3LS

    Appeal A (enforcement, as corrected): material change of use of the land from forestry to a mixed use for forestry and for the storage and transfer of arboricultural waste and forestry products; Appeal B: change of use to a mixed use of storage of agricultural products, forestry products and green waste

  19. Dismissed30 August 2023· householder3319260
    Chasleton, Lower Wokingham Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6DB

    new detached double garage within property boundary

  20. Notice upheld29 August 2023· enforcement3310837
    112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU
  21. Split Decision29 August 2023· enforcement3310836
    112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU

    Erection of a rear extension and a raised platform comprising decking, railings, supporting stilts and stairs

  22. Notice varied and upheld25 August 2023· enforcement3270397
    Woodlands Farm, Wood Lane, Arborfield, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 4TS

    i. Without planning permission, the material change of use of ‘the Land’ to a sui generis use of a contractor’s yard (including the storage of materials, equipment associated paraphernalia and parking of vehicles) and offices. ii. Without planning permission, the erection of two office buildings, the laying of hard surfacing, engineering operations to level the land, erection of security gates and fences

  23. Dismissed10 August 2023· minor3311026
    Broadwater Lane, Twyford, Hurst, Wokingham, RG10 0EH

    a ‘proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

  24. Dismissed2 August 2023· major3313232
    Land Adjacent to Sonning Golf Club, Pound Lane, Sonning, RG4 6GJ

    Development of a specialist dementia residential care home (Use Class C2), creation of new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access, landscaping, and other associated infrastructure works

  25. Dismissed28 July 2023· minor3315026
    544 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7JB

    Proposed Erection of 2 Bedroom Single- storey Dwelling and Carport on land to the Rear of 544 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7JB

  26. Dismissed27 July 2023· minor3315930
    Land Rear of 1 Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5DJ

    Outline planning application for the proposed erection of a single storey residential dwelling with associated curtilage (all matters reserved)

  27. Unknown26 July 2023· enforcement3289913
    Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX
  28. Notice varied and upheld26 July 2023· enforcement3289912
    Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX

    Change of use of land to form a caravan site, for the provision of four additional caravans (total of six), a structure for recreational/schooling purposes and ancillary hard surfacing (part retrospective)

  29. Unknown26 July 2023· enforcement3289910
    Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX
  30. Notice varied and upheld26 July 2023· enforcement3289909
    Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX

    described on the application form as a caravan site for one traveller family: extension of permission APP/X0360/C/10/2125352 & APP/X0360/A/10/2120041 to increase site area and number of caravans. Summary

  31. Unknown26 July 2023· minor3283104
    Caravan At Twin Oaks, Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, RG40 4NX
  32. Allowed24 July 2023· householder3314483
    10 Ilfracombe Way, Earley, Wokingham, RG6 3AQ

    Proposed conversion of a garage into a habitable room

  33. Dismissed24 July 2023· ldc3302140
    Scarletts Farm Cottage, Scarletts Lane, Hare Hatch, Wokingham, RG10 9XF

    erection of a garage, garden store and domestic workshop, formation of hardstanding

  34. Dismissed12 July 2023· householder3317429
    1 Hill House Cottages Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, RG10 9TH

    triple detached garage to include workshop and storage and demolition of existing garage

  35. Dismissed23 June 2023· ldc3292548
    Kingswood House, Tag Lane, Wargrave, Wokingham, RG10 9ST

    formation of a new access drive from Blakes Road following stopping up of the existing access from Tag Lane and erection of entrance gates and piers

  36. Dismissed23 June 2023· minor3292546
    Kingswood House, Tag Lane, Wargrave, RG10 9ST
  37. Dismissed22 June 2023· householder3314949
    6 Hatchgate Cottages, Cockpole Green, Wargrave, RG10 8NE

    erection of two storey rear and side extension, single storey front extension and detached garage

  38. Allowed23 May 2023· minor3311543
    Parkside House Lambs Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1JE

    change of use of land to residential and erection of detached building to house domestic garaging and ancillary storage with first floor games room

  39. Dismissed19 May 2023· minor3310570
    Area of Grass Verge, Wokingham Road, Earley, Wokingham Berkshire

    5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

  40. Dismissed15 May 2023· householder3309067
    The Reach Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3DD

    a ‘second storey extension over attached garage

  41. Dismissed9 May 2023· minor3309433
    Broadacre Place, Broadcommon Road, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0RE

    Permanent retention of existing mobile home to provide groom's accommodation for care of polo ponies

  42. Allowed28 March 2023· minor3303884
    Parrot Farm, Arborfield Road, Shingfield, Wokingham, RG2 9EA

    Change of use from mixed agricultural use/sui generis to Use Class B8 (Storage and Distribution) and creation of new palisade fence and gate

  43. Dismissed14 March 2023· minor3308965
    101 and 101A Pound Lane, Sonning, Wokingham, RG4 6GG

    Outline application for the proposed erection of a 4 storey 70 Bedroom care home with associated parking and servicing following demolition of the existing 2No dwellings and outbuildings (Access, scale, Layout and Design to be considered)

  44. Dismissed9 March 2023· major3309202
    Land East of Lodge Road, Hurst, RG10 0DN

    approximately 200 homes, open space, pedestrian and cycle links, recreational facilities (Class E) and other associated infrastructure including the formation of a new highway access road from Lodge Road located adjacent to the existing field access to be closed

  45. Dismissed23 February 2023· minor3290427
    Land Rear of 182 Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, RG7 1DG

    Change of use of land for outside storage together with the erection of acoustic fencing and landscaping in association with an existing business

  46. Dismissed20 February 2023· minor3300302
    Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9JX

    new access, gate and driveway at Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Wokingham, RG2 9JX

  47. Dismissed7 February 2023· major3298882
    Woodside & Wayside House, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 9BE

    the erection of a care home (C2 use class) comprising 68 bed spaces with associated parking following demolition of existing dwellings

  48. Allowed7 February 2023· minor3291510
    Land Adjacent to Castle End Road, Hare Hatch, Reading, RG10 9TH

    Change of use of building and land to a mixed use of equestrian and dog day care (retrospective)

  49. Dismissed2 February 2023· householder3309493
    3 Soham Close, Lower Earley, Reading, RG6 4JD

    single storey side extension, first floor extension above garage and two storey front extension. Conversion of integrated garage to habitable accommodation and new 6ft fence to west boundary. Existing side extension was built in error believing it to be permitted development

  50. Dismissed2 February 2023· householder3303676
    Istana, Lambs Lane, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1JB

    householder application for the proposed raising of the roof with 3 no. dormers, 4 no. rooflights and a rear Juliet balcony to create first floor accommodation, plus changes to fenestration without complying with condition 5 attached to planning permission Ref 201752 dated 18 August 2020

  51. Dismissed2 February 2023· minor3303625
    14 Coningham Road, Reading, RG2 8QP

    the erection of a detached dwellinghouse with associated access, parking and amenity space

  52. Allowed31 January 2023· major3304042
    Land West of Kingfisher Grove, Three Mile Cross, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1LZ

    an outline planning application for the proposed erection of 49 affordable dwellings, with new publicly accessible open space and access (access to be considered)

  53. Dismissed27 January 2023· householder3309197
    35 Andrews Road, Reading, RG6 7PJ

    a two storey front/side extension; single storey rear extension; extended front porch roof; demolition of part of the garage and conversion of rest of the garage into habitable accommodation

  54. Allowed24 January 2023· commercial3301608
    R Young Art, 1 Southgate House, Alexandra Court, Denmark Street, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 2SL

    application for advertisement consent for 1 no. bollard cover advertisement to be used during opening hours. NON-illuminated

  55. Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3300225
    Handpost Farm School Road, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4TN

    the erection of a replacement dwelling and incorporation of the existing Handpost Cottage Annex into Handpost Farm (house). Demolition of menage building and barn

  56. Dismissed23 January 2023· householder3305761
    Oak View House, Baird Road, Arborfield, RG2 9PL

    for erection of a single garage

  57. Dismissed16 January 2023· other3294701
    Wiltshire Cottage Monks Alley, Binfield, Bracknell, RG42 5NY

    Application for Listed building consent for the proposed repairs/ replacement of windows to the Grade II listed building

  58. Dismissed12 January 2023· minor3290780
    Land at Croft Road, Spencers Wood, WD3 4EH

    erection of emergency siren and 2 self build plots

  59. Allowed9 January 2023· minor3300991
    423-431 Reading Road, Winnersh, RG41 5HU

    the demolition of an existing workshop and store and the erection of 7 x 3 bedroomed terraced houses with parking and new access road

  60. Dismissed5 January 2023· minor3288284
    Little Birches Dunt Lane, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0TA

    a full application for the proposed change of use of land for the stationing of a mobile home for independent residential purposes

  61. Dismissed4 January 2023· householder3308609
    112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU

    Retrospective erection of decking area

  62. Allowed4 January 2023· minor3305782
    Hutts Farm Cottage , Blagrove Lane, Wokingham, RG41 4AX

    conversion of existing annex building to an independent dwelling with associated external alterations and replacement parking for Hutts Farm Cottage

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.