25/02740/CERTP

1. 26 Nov 2025

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 20 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 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

• 26/01250/TPW Awaiting decision

  Beaulieu The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

  T 19 Scotts Pine - Fracture/split on top leader - dismantle and fell for safety reasons due to location. T89 Acacia - clear overhead power cable by 1 meter to suitable growth points. T88 Scotts Pine - Reduce 2x lateral branches where encroaching over drive by 1 meter to suitable growth points to prevent debris falling on vehicles below. T02, T07, T12, - Douglas Fir - Tip reduce lateral encroaching branches over drive way back to previous reduction points by approx 1.5 meters to suitable growth points to minimize debris falling on vehicles below and failure in future (work previously done June 2017).

  9 Jun 2026 47m away Trees
• 20/00239/HOUSE Granted

  Highland View The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single-storey rear extension.

  30 Jan 2020 89m away Householder
• 26/00373/TPW Granted

  Ridgeway House The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

  T1 - Beech tree - Crown Raise 8-10m to clear building T2 - Possibly Oak - Fell due to being dead G1 - Conifer row - Reduce by up to 5m to previous reduction points approx 12m finish height T3 - Sycamore - Remove x1 limb over hanging neighbors chimney + one damaged limb in centre of the tree

  18 Feb 2026 96m away Trees
• 25/02498/TPW Granted

  Twin Chimneys The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

  Oak x2: Reduce height and spread of trees beside road giving 3m clearance from house, 6m clearance from ground. Level and reduce leading branches in by approx 2m to balance canopy. Leaving cuts no greater than 50mm. Finishing height of trees to be left at approx 16m.

  29 Oct 2025 142m away Trees
• 26/00530/HOUSE Refused

  Oakland Cottage Johnsons Lane Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9PP

  Two-storey side extension following the demolition of existing garage.

  27 Feb 2026 166m away Householder
• 20/00379/HOUSE Granted

  Conifers The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HY

  Replacement garage

  12 Feb 2020 176m 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