Planning application
25/02758/PASOL
Kennet School Stoney Lane Thatcham RG19 4LL
Proposal
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings: Proposed roof mounted solar panels
As published by the council, reference 25/02758/PASOL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/02754/PASOL Granted
Francis Baily Primary School Skillman Drive Thatcham RG19 4GG
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings: Proposed roof mounted solar panels
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26/00595/FUL Refused
Orchard Court Turners Drive Thatcham RG19 4QG
Provision of a terrace of three dwellings following demolition of existing vacant garage buildings.
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26/01267/NONMAT Granted
9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 22/02746/FUL: New dwelling with associated access and parking. Amendment to Condition 15 (suds) to allow limited works associated with the construction of the approved internal access road up to sub-base level prior to discharge of the SuDS condition.
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26/01218/COND Awaiting decision
9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (Sustainable Drainage Measures) of planning permission 22/02746/FUL
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26/00575/COND Split decision
Land Adjacent To 9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 9(CMS), 10 (Visibility Splays) and 15 (SUDS) of planning permission 22/02746/FUL
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26/01331/COND Awaiting decision
The Plough Inn 81 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 and 5 'Programme of Archaeological Work' of approved 25/01892/FUL: S73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved 24/01817/FUL. The change of use of the existing building (Sui Generis) to provide 3x residential flats (Use Class C3) and the development of 2x residential flats (Use Class C3) to the rear, with associated parking, cycle parking, waste storage and other ancillary works.
Other prior approval applications
In West Berkshire
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26/01113/PACOU Withdrawn
19 Reading Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7LR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use of the existing Class E office/commercial building to provide 4 self-contained residential flats. Internal conversion works are proposed including internal partitions, kitchens, bathrooms and associated services.
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26/01240/PACOU Decided
125 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of the second floor only from ancillary retail space (Class E) to form 1 apartment.
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26/01557/PASOL Awaiting decision
Premier Inn Pinchington Lane Newbury RG14 7HB
Installation of roof mounted solar photovoltaic system
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26/00922/PACOU Decided
Two Acre Dairy Manor Farm Chaddleworth Newbury
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use of agricultural building to a flexible commercial use (namely Use Class B8 - storage or distribution)
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26/00550/PASOL Decided
Veolia Environmental Services Padworth IWMF Padworth Lane Lower Padworth Reading RG7 4JF
REG 3 - Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: West Berkshire Council ("the Council") intends to install rooftop solar energy generation panels on selected buildings within the footprint of the Council's Padworth Integrated Waste Management Facility. The facility is currently run by Veolia Environment Services as part of a 25-year waste PFI contract, which commenced in 2008. The installation works will be completed by a suitably qualified and experienced contractor appointed following a competitive tender process. The rooftop installations are expected to generate c. 900kWp of renewable energy.