25/02825/CERTP

1. 5 Dec 2025

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 18 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 26/00623/TPW Granted

  Bryony Cottage The Old Orchard Calcot Reading RG31 7RF

  T1 - Ash: Reduce 2-3m back to previous reduction points (where present) taking care not to cut beyond (or remove) any established pollard knuckles where present. Remove deadwood. Crown lift to create minimum 3-3.5m crown clearance above ground level. The height is currently 15m and the reduction will take it down to approximately 12.5/13m. Canopy spread North - reduced from 9.5m to 6.5/7m. East reduced from 9.6m to 6.5/7m. South reduced from 12m to approx. 9m. West 6.4 to approx. 4m.

  17 Mar 2026 132m away Trees
• 25/02737/COND Split decision

  Annexe The Old Granary Mill Lane Calcot Reading RG31 7RS

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (CEMP) of approved 25/00583/HOUSE

  25 Nov 2025 181m away Conditions
• 26/00738/CERTP Refused

  22 Hawkesbury Drive Calcot Reading RG31 7ZP

  We will brick in our current sliding patio doors and replace it with an exterior rated single swing door. Against that single swing door, we plan to build a small extension (mud room) onto the back of our property with dimensions of 2m by 2.4m. It will have a pitched roof, a window, a skylight and a single swing door. It will be single skin and will match the current style of the property. We will also remove one interior wall to open our kitchen into a kitchen-diner.

  1 Apr 2026 217m away Lawful development
• 26/00617/HOUSE Granted

  47 Hawkesbury Drive Calcot Reading RG31 7ZR

  Proposed side extension and porch infill

  16 Mar 2026 230m away Householder
• 26/01607/HEDGE Awaiting decision

  Land at The Chase Calcot Reading

  Removal of 4-6 metres of hedgerow positioned on the verge between Bath Road (South) and The Chase.

  22 Jul 2026 348m away Trees
• 26/01485/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  18 Red Kite Close Calcot Reading RG31 7BT

  Loft conversion with insertion of three rooflights: two to the rear roof slope and one to the front roof slope.

  7 Jul 2026 355m 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