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Planning appeals in Wokingham Borough Council, 2024

60 appeals decided in 2024, 20% 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. Allowed31 December 2024· minor3347275
    Lodgewood Lake Reserve , Lodge Road , Reading, RG10 0SS

    The erection of a shelter building, and an extension to the existing access to connect the shelter building to the existing road to support existing agricultural and nature reserve use (part retrospective)

  2. Dismissed11 December 2024· minor3339875
    252A Nine Mile Ride, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3NT
  3. Notice varied and upheld9 December 2024· enforcement3344473
    Brookfield Farm Old Wokingham Road, Wokingham, RG40 3BU

    (i) the material change of use of ‘the land’ from agriculture and equestrian to vehicle storage, vehicle repairs and restoration and general storage with ancillary office, (ii) the erection of 2 no. buildings in connection with the unlawful use of ‘the land’ as outlined in blue on plan 2, (iii) the laying of hard-surfacing in connection with the unlawful use of the land as outlined in green on plan 2, (iv) the erection of a wall and boundary treatments in connection with the unlawful use of ‘the land’ in the areas outlined in green on plan 2

  4. Dismissed6 December 2024· minor3347228
    The Scrapyard, Land at Highlands Avenue, Barkham, Wokingham, RG41 4SP

    the installation of footpath and nine streetlights

  5. Dismissed6 December 2024· major3341373
    The Point, London Road, Woodley, Berkshire, RG6 1BE

    demolition of 2 no. existing dwellings and erection of a drive-thru, landscaping and access

  6. Allowed2 December 2024· minor3339807
    206 Nine Mile Ride , Finchampstead, Wokingham , RG40 3PX

    full application for the erection of a detached dwelling and outbuilding following demolition of the existing property

  7. Dismissed28 November 2024· minor3339803
    Part Lane, Swallowfield, Wokingham, RG7 1TB

    a full application for the proposed erection of 2no. buildings and open log store with associated parking, access and landscaping, plus the formation of an earth bund and acoustic screen around wood chipper, following demolition of existing green houses and mobile home

  8. Allowed27 November 2024· minor3339519
    Holme Grange Fishery, Redlake Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 3BF

    Permanent siting of a mobile unit, containing an office, store, staff facilities and a bedroom, for security and staff welfare purposes ancillary to Holme Grange Fishery”

  9. Dismissed5 November 2024· minor3348114
    18 Danywern Drive, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NR

    erection of 1no. dwelling with new vehicular access and outbuilding, following demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings

  10. Quashed On Legal Grounds1 November 2024· enforcement3321239
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB
  11. Quashed On Legal Grounds1 November 2024· enforcement3321238
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB
  12. Quashed On Legal Grounds1 November 2024· enforcement3321237
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB

    Erection of a single storey building, an open sided building, a further single storey building and formation of hardstanding (Appeals A-C); material change of use of the Land to a mixed use of ancillary residential, business and storage uses (Appeals D-F)

  13. Notice varied and upheld1 November 2024· enforcement3321234
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB
  14. Notice varied and upheld1 November 2024· enforcement3321233
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB
  15. Notice varied and upheld1 November 2024· enforcement3321232
    The Loft Part Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1TB
  16. Dismissed28 October 2024· minor3332084
    Land to Rear of The Bowers, Sandhurst Road, Wokingham, RG40 3JX

    the erection of one self-build dwelling with associated access and landscaping

  17. Planning permission granted25 October 2024· enforcement3321958
    8 Andrew Close, Wokingham, RG40 2HY

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from amenity land to residential use

  18. Notice upheld23 October 2024· enforcement3332829
    Land Adjacent to 1 Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5DJ

    ‘change of use of land to storage of caravans for a temporary period of 12 months (from date of permission).’

  19. Dismissed23 October 2024· minor3329301
    1 Mole Road, Sindlesham, Wokingham , RG41 5DJ
  20. Allowed11 October 2024· major3342812
    Land Between School Road and Orchard Road, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0SD

    the erection of 23 dwellings with associated access and 15 carparking spaces for the local primary school

  21. Dismissed1 October 2024· minor3321499
    Lockey Farm Sindlesham Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JH
  22. Notice upheld1 October 2024· enforcement3320365
    Lockey Farm Sindlesham Road, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9JH

    ‘full planning permission for 2no. Class E Buildings (retrospective).’ Appeals A and B-

  23. Allowed26 September 2024· major3336000
    Oak Dale, Lower Wokingham Road, Crowthorne, Wokingham , RG45 6BX

    ‘Demolition of the existing house and erection of a care home development with en-suite wet rooms in a single block on three levels (use class C2) with associated communal facilities, access, parking and landscaping works.’

  24. Notice upheld23 September 2024· enforcement3331731
    12 Culver Lane, Earley, RG6 1DS

    without planning permission, the erection of a building and associated hardstanding as shown hatched blue in the approximate location on the plan attached to the notice

  25. Dismissed12 September 2024· ldc3341547
    Springfields, Trowes Lane, Swallowfield, Reading, RG7 1RJ

    parking and storage of vehicles, plant and machinery and laying of hardstanding to facilitate the change of use. The hardstanding has also been used for the placement of ancillary containers

  26. Unknown12 September 2024· enforcement3309532
    Land at Chloes Cottage, Highlands Avenue, Barkham, RG41 4SP
  27. Quashed On Legal Grounds12 September 2024· enforcement3309531
    Land at Chloes Cottage, Highlands Avenue, Barkham, RG41 4SP

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to use for residential purposes comprising of the stationing of a mobile home together with its brick skirt and steps (the approximate location of which is shown marked A on the attached plan), the erection of an ancillary outbuilding (the approximate location of which is shown marked B on the attached plan), hardstanding (the approximate location of which is shown marked C on the attached plan) and fencing (the approximate location of which is shown marked D on the attached plan)

  28. Allowed11 September 2024· ldc3314918
    British Garden Centres, 656 Reading Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5HG

    Use of land to sell and display goods (sheds)

  29. Dismissed4 September 2024· minor3330791
    T S Findlay & Partners, Stokes Farm Binfield Road, Wokingham, RG40 5PR

    Prior approval for proposed change of use of an agricultural building

  30. Dismissed23 August 2024· minor3336959
    The Vale, Forest Road, Binfield, Wokingham, RG40 5QY

    the change of use of paddock to private equestrian space and erection of stable building

  31. Allowed19 July 2024· major3340006
    Land West of Trowes Lane and North of Charlton Lane, Swallowfield, United Kingdom, RG7 1RT

    the erection of 81 dwellings (including 40% affordable homes), open space, SuDS, landscaping, biodiversity enhancements, new vehicular access off Trowes Lane, pedestrian and cycle links, and associated infrastructure

  32. Dismissed11 July 2024· householder3343854
    44 Ratby Close, Lower Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4ER

    for a first floor front extension and 1 no. Dormer to the front elevation with changes to the fenestration

  33. Dismissed3 July 2024· minor3336349
    Derelict Lock-up Garage Block, Land Between 7/8 and 9/10 Tanhouse Lane, Wokingham, RG41 2RL

    the construction of 2No. 2 bedroom flats and 2 No. 1 bedroom flats over carports and parking

  34. Dismissed22 May 2024· minor3329586
    Land Adjacent to 176 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Wokingham, RG2 9ER

    creation of access and hardstanding

  35. Dismissed16 April 2024· minor3332588
    44 Coppice Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3RA

    the subdivision of the site and erection of a two-storey side extension to form 1 no. terraced dwelling with associated parking

  36. Dismissed12 April 2024· minor3328838
    Hatchgate End Hatchgate Lane, Cockpole Green, Wargrave, Reading, RG10 8NE

    the erection of 1 no. five bedroom detached dwelling with attached carport, gates and associated works including boreholes following demolition of the existing dwelling and change of use of agricultural land for siting of solar panels

  37. Dismissed10 April 2024· minor3329309
    Pye Hill House, Jubilee Road, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 3RU

    the erection of detached garden store and workshop

  38. Allowed10 April 2024· minor3326717
    Lawrence Centre, Oaklands Park, Wokingham, RG41 2FE

    the erection of 3no. general industrial units (Use Class B2) and associated changes to the existing parking spaces

  39. Allowed8 April 2024· householder3335559
    11 Oxford Road, Wokingham, RG41 2YE

    a dropped kerb outside the house to allow access to the front driveway. S

  40. Dismissed5 April 2024· householder3337926
    253 Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 8HF

    the erection of a part single part two storey side/rear extension to dwelling, loft conversion to create habitable accommodation, velux rooflights and gable to front, second floor rear dormer plus internal alterations – (Variations to previously approved proposals 191028)

  41. Notice upheld3 April 2024· enforcement3305959
    Fairview Farm, Forest Road, Hurst, RG40 5SA

    Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a mixed commercial and storage use and the erection of three buildings

  42. Notice upheld3 April 2024· enforcement3300653
    Fairview Farm, Forest Road, Hurst, RG40 5SA

    without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a mixed commercial and storage use and the erection of three buildings

  43. Notice upheld3 April 2024· enforcement3300652
    Fairview Farm, Forest Road, Hurst, RG40 5SA
  44. Notice upheld3 April 2024· enforcement3300651
    Fairview Farm, Forest Road, Hurst, RG40 5SA
  45. Notice upheld3 April 2024· enforcement3300650
    Fairview Farm, Forest Road, Hurst, RG40 5SA
  46. Dismissed3 April 2024· minor3292286
    Fairview Forest Road, Wokingham, RG40 5SA

    Use of land and buildings for the parking of commercial vehicles and use of buildings for related storage purposes (retrospective)

  47. Dismissed3 April 2024· major3289899
    Fairview, Forest Road, Binfield, RG40 5SA
  48. Dismissed3 April 2024· householder3285010
    Fairview Bungalow, Forest Road, Binfield, RG40 5SA
  49. Allowed6 March 2024· major3331651
    Land off Watmore Lane, Winnersh, Winnersh

    Residential development for up to 234 units, with all matters reserved except access from Maidensfield

  50. Dismissed1 March 2024· householder3327815
    60 Kiln Ride, Wokingham, RG40 3PH

    single storey front extension and conversion of an existing garage

  51. Notice varied and upheld14 February 2024· enforcement3323315
    12 Butler Road, Crowthorne, RG45 6QY
  52. Notice varied and upheld14 February 2024· enforcement3323314
    12 Butler Road, Crowthorne, RG45 6QY

    without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding and the provision of hardstanding both shown in the approximate location cross-hatched in blue on the attached plan

  53. Notice varied and upheld9 February 2024· enforcement3325869
    Brick Barns, White Hill, Remenham Hill, Wokingham, RG9 3HN

    Without planning permission, the unauthorised change of use of the Land to residential garden including, the erection of five buildings; changing of ground levels; and formation of hardstanding

  54. Dismissed8 February 2024· major3326997
    Belamie Gables, 210 Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1DG

    the erection of a part two storey front extension, part 1st floor rear extensions and single storey rear extensions to existing residential care home. With change to existing external staircase

  55. Dismissed8 February 2024· minor3323960
    Foxhaven Church Lane, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 3EX

    the erection of a dwelling

  56. Dismissed7 February 2024· other3332903
    Land to the Side of 61A St. Pauls Gate, Wokingham, RG41 2YR
  57. Dismissed6 February 2024· minor3322710
    5A, 5B and 5C Mayfields, Sindlesham, Wokingham, RG41 5BY

    Erection of 3 detached dwellings with associated access and parking following partial demolition of the existing dwelling

  58. Dismissed30 January 2024· minor3324184
    1 Hill House Cottages , Milley Lane, Hare Hatch, Berkshire, RG10 9TH

    landscaping work to amenity/garden land

  59. Dismissed24 January 2024· householder3322810
    1 Wheelton Close, Earley, Reading, RG6 7YD

    a change of use of amenity land to residential garden and erection of a 1.8m high brick wall

  60. Dismissed17 January 2024· minor3316036
    Harts Leap Farm New Mill Road, Eversley, Hook, RG27 0RB

    the erection of an agricultural building and stables with associated hardstanding and access

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.