The free appeal record
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.
- Allowed22 December 2023· major3306963Land 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
- Dismissed8 December 2023· householder332630449 Quentin Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3NE
first floor side extension and single storey rear extension
- Allowed30 November 2023· householder332976428 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
- Allowed24 November 2023· minor3320780Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld23 November 2023· enforcement3313844Atlanta, 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
- Unknown23 November 2023· minor3310958Atlanta Wargrave Road, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3JD
- Unknown23 November 2023· ldc3303555Atlanta, Wargrave Road, Remenham, Wokingham, RG9 3JD
- Dismissed20 November 2023· householder3320162Milvus House Remenham Hill, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3EG
the addition of a 1.5 storey side extension comprising utility, study and WC/Shower
- Notice varied and upheld17 November 2023· enforcement3314060Uplands, Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
- Dismissed17 November 2023· householder3309384Uplands Basingstoke Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, RG7 1AP
- Dismissed7 November 2023· other3321626215 Wokingham Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7DU
Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a replacement dwellinghouse
- Allowed23 October 2023· minor3299106The 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
- Allowed23 October 2023· minor3289621The Bird Gardens, Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Berkshire, RG10 9TH
- Dismissed16 October 2023· minor332025225 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
- Dismissed3 October 2023· minor33150551 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
- Quashed On Legal Grounds27 September 2023· enforcement3303787Land 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
- Allowed18 September 2023· minor3253081Heartwood Lodge, Sandhurst Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3LT
- Planning permission granted18 September 2023· enforcement3253078Heartwood, 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
- Dismissed30 August 2023· householder3319260Chasleton, Lower Wokingham Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 6DB
new detached double garage within property boundary
- Notice upheld29 August 2023· enforcement3310837112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU
- Split Decision29 August 2023· enforcement3310836112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU
Erection of a rear extension and a raised platform comprising decking, railings, supporting stilts and stairs
- Notice varied and upheld25 August 2023· enforcement3270397Woodlands 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
- Dismissed10 August 2023· minor3311026Broadwater 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
- Dismissed2 August 2023· major3313232Land 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
- Dismissed28 July 2023· minor3315026544 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
- Dismissed27 July 2023· minor3315930Land 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)
- Unknown26 July 2023· enforcement3289913Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX
- Notice varied and upheld26 July 2023· enforcement3289912Twin 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)
- Unknown26 July 2023· enforcement3289910Twin Oaks Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4NX
- Notice varied and upheld26 July 2023· enforcement3289909Twin 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
- Unknown26 July 2023· minor3283104Caravan At Twin Oaks, Longwater Lane, Finchampstead, RG40 4NX
- Allowed24 July 2023· householder331448310 Ilfracombe Way, Earley, Wokingham, RG6 3AQ
Proposed conversion of a garage into a habitable room
- Dismissed24 July 2023· ldc3302140Scarletts Farm Cottage, Scarletts Lane, Hare Hatch, Wokingham, RG10 9XF
erection of a garage, garden store and domestic workshop, formation of hardstanding
- Dismissed12 July 2023· householder33174291 Hill House Cottages Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, RG10 9TH
triple detached garage to include workshop and storage and demolition of existing garage
- Dismissed23 June 2023· ldc3292548Kingswood 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
- Dismissed23 June 2023· minor3292546Kingswood House, Tag Lane, Wargrave, RG10 9ST
- Dismissed22 June 2023· householder33149496 Hatchgate Cottages, Cockpole Green, Wargrave, RG10 8NE
erection of two storey rear and side extension, single storey front extension and detached garage
- Allowed23 May 2023· minor3311543Parkside 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
- Dismissed19 May 2023· minor3310570Area 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
- Dismissed15 May 2023· householder3309067The Reach Remenham Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3DD
a ‘second storey extension over attached garage
- Dismissed9 May 2023· minor3309433Broadacre Place, Broadcommon Road, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0RE
Permanent retention of existing mobile home to provide groom's accommodation for care of polo ponies
- Allowed28 March 2023· minor3303884Parrot 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
- Dismissed14 March 2023· minor3308965101 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)
- Dismissed9 March 2023· major3309202Land 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
- Dismissed23 February 2023· minor3290427Land 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
- Dismissed20 February 2023· minor3300302Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Berkshire, RG2 9JX
new access, gate and driveway at Bartletts Farmhouse, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield, Wokingham, RG2 9JX
- Dismissed7 February 2023· major3298882Woodside & 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
- Allowed7 February 2023· minor3291510Land 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)
- Dismissed2 February 2023· householder33094933 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
- Dismissed2 February 2023· householder3303676Istana, 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
- Dismissed2 February 2023· minor330362514 Coningham Road, Reading, RG2 8QP
the erection of a detached dwellinghouse with associated access, parking and amenity space
- Allowed31 January 2023· major3304042Land 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)
- Dismissed27 January 2023· householder330919735 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
- Allowed24 January 2023· commercial3301608R 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
- Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3300225Handpost 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
- Dismissed23 January 2023· householder3305761Oak View House, Baird Road, Arborfield, RG2 9PL
for erection of a single garage
- Dismissed16 January 2023· other3294701Wiltshire 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
- Dismissed12 January 2023· minor3290780Land at Croft Road, Spencers Wood, WD3 4EH
erection of emergency siren and 2 self build plots
- Allowed9 January 2023· minor3300991423-431 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
- Dismissed5 January 2023· minor3288284Little 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
- Dismissed4 January 2023· householder3308609112 Silverdale Road, Earley, Reading, RG6 7LU
Retrospective erection of decking area
- Allowed4 January 2023· minor3305782Hutts 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
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