25/02349/CERTP

1. 13 Oct 2025

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 20 Oct 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Dec 2025

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 26/00780/TPW Granted

  Streatley C.E. Voluntary Controlled School The Coombe Streatley Reading RG8 9QL

  Tree No: 1001, 1002, 1004 - Tree Species: Field Maple - Tree Works: Cut back epicormic growth to main stem Tree No: 1015, 1022, 1033, 1039, 1040, 1044, 1045, 1046 - Tree Species: Sycamore, Horse Chestnut, Wild Cherry - Tree Works: Remove major deadwood and hangers. Tree No: 1026 - Tree Species: Sycamore - Tree Works: Reduce to 2m stump Tree No: 1031 - Tree Species: Sycamore - Tree Works: Sever ivy on stems Tree Group No: 1043 - Tree Species: Sycamore & Ash - Tree Works: Remove major deadwood and hangers from Sycamore and Ash Tree Group No: 1034 - Tree Species: Common Beech - Tree Works: Crown lift to 2.5 m above ground level (AGL) Tree Group No: 1052 - Tree Species: Turkish Hazel - Tree Works: Crown lift to 3 m and cut back to clear kitchen by 2 m Tree Group No: 1030 - Tree Species: Ash - Tree Works: Fell to ground level All tree works are proposed on the basis of sound Arboricultural management, following a tree survey of the site in November 2025. The Ash Tree 1030, is in a very poor condition due to Ash dieback.

  9 Apr 2026 182m away Trees
• 26/00506/TPW Granted

  The Playgroup Streatley Church Of England School The Coombe Streatley Reading RG8 9QL

  T1 - Yew tree: nearest the Preschool canopy. The crown does overhang the existing canopy and green area of the Preschool, a light (50-75cm) crown lift of the lower branches immediately overhanging would be acceptable. This could be supplemented by a low tip reduction (1-1.5m) of the same branches, at the same time. As recommended by: Jon Thomas TechArborA, Senior Tree Officer

  3 Mar 2026 196m away Trees
• 26/01091/HOUSE Granted

  Milford Lodge The Coombe Streatley Reading RG8 9QL

  Alterations and single storey rear extension (to include ASHP and PV Panels).

  18 May 2026 203m away Householder
• 26/00833/NONMAT Refused

  Milford Lodge The Coombe Streatley Reading RG8 9QL

  Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 25/00604/HOUSE: Alterations and Single Storey Rear Extension. Amendment: Replace existing rear garden room extension to allow for a small change to the footprint and associated minimal changes to fenestration. Change the facing material of the rear extension from white render to match the original house, to white brickwork. Include four PV panels facing south fitted above the flat roof of the extension and an air source heat pump fitted to the rear elevation.

  16 Apr 2026 206m away Amendments
• 26/01564/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  5 The Bull Meadow Streatley Reading RG8 9QD

  Replacement pitched roof to all single storey elements, the addition of 5 new roof lights, changing doors to the rear elevation and internal layout alterations.

  16 Jul 2026 277m away Householder
• 25/02918/HOUSE Granted

  New Dawn The Coombe Streatley Reading RG8 9QL

  Proposed single storey front and side extensions, other minor alterations, photovoltaic panels and air source heat pump to single family dwelling house.

  18 Dec 2025 315m away Householder

• 26/01095/CERTE Granted

  The Vale Craven Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DX

  Kitchen extension.

  20 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01623/CERTP Awaiting decision

  Beechcroft Mill Lane Newbury RG14 5QS

  New insulated roof and walls with internal alterations.

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01605/CERTP Awaiting decision

  6 Briar Lea Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3SA

  Reconstruction and enlargement of existing garage and utility room, including replacement of two windows and one door, and partial external wall rendering.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01148/CERTP Refused

  Kennet Orly Woolhampton Hill Woolhampton Reading RG7 5SY

  Siting of Caravan to provide additional accommodation for family of Homeowners

  27 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01601/CERTP Awaiting decision

  57 Greenham Road Newbury RG14 7HY

  Single storey rear extension and internal alterations, following the demolition of single storey outbuilding.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development