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St Gabriels Convent The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HU

Awaiting decision West Berkshire 25/01899/FULMAJ Full Application (8 Weeks)

Works: Demolition Small domestic

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Proposal

Change of use of the former convent and retreat site to educational facility comprising the demolition of the main convent, retreat building, chapel, gatehouse dwelling, ancillary garages and former outbuilding; the construction of a new two storey educational building with single storey sports hall and external sports pitches; reconfigured parking for OneSchool Global; together with drop-off /pick-up and widened access for St Finian's Catholic Primary School.

As published by the council, reference 25/01899/FULMAJ

Application record

Reference
25/01899/FULMAJ
Type
Full Application (8 Weeks)
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
20 Aug 2025
Validated
12 Sep 2025
Ward
Chieveley & Cold Ash
Parish
Cold Ash Parish Council
Postcode
RG18 9HU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Aug 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 12 Sep 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 7 November 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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