12 -16 Chapel Street Thatcham West Berkshire RG18 4QL

1. 8 Jan 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 15 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 April 2026, 13 weeks from validation under the statutory target. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Berkshire took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of thirteen weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided full applications in a median of 85 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• 12 -16 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4QL

  25/01949/CERTP Submitted 26 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  Permission has been granted to build 2x2 bedroom semi-detached dwelling application 21/01698/FULMAJ approved on appeal. We aim to extend the approved roof from hip to gable and build a 3m single storey rear extension.

  Refused Lawful development New dwelling Extension +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4QL

  25/01961/COND Submitted 27 Aug 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Oct

  Approval of details reserved by Conditions (2) Approved Plans, (5) Cycle Parking/Storage and (12) Storage of Refuse and Recycling Materials of planning permission 21/01698/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/23/3321739): Partial demolition of existing dwellings (14 & 16 Chapel Street) and construction of 9No. one bedroom apartments and 2No. two bedroom houses, including parking and stores.

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition 10 docs

• 12 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4QL

  25/02138/COND Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Approval of details reserved by Conditions (6) Hard Landscaping, (7) Soft Landscaping, (8) Tree Protection, (10) SuDS and (11) Balcony Screens of planning permission 21/01698/FULMAJ (allowed on appeal APP/W0340/W/23/3321739): Partial demolition of existing dwellings (14 & 16 Chapel Street) and construction of 9No. one bedroom apartments and 2No. two bedroom houses, including parking and stores.

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling Demolition +1 6 docs

• 1 Kingsland Centre Thatcham RG19 3HN

  26/01791/FUL Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  80% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Conversion of the Site into a Banking Hub to include new lowered entrance door, the installation of two louvres rear and side elevation and an external condenser in the rear courtyard.

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 1 Kingsland Centre Thatcham RG19 3HN

  26/01792/ADV Submitted 18 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Externally, advertisement proposals include the installation of two main fascia signs, one of which to be illuminated, and one illuminated projecting sign. Inside the shopfront windows, proposals include an illuminated directory of services and bank availability poster, three illuminated marketing posters and a community message in vinyl. On the shopfront door, signage proposals include an opening hours sign and a CCTV sign.

  Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing

• 9 High Street Thatcham RG19 3JQ

  23/01182/COND Submitted 22 May 2023 200 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by Conditions (6) Materials and (7) Front Windows and Doors of approved application 21/03167/FUL: Proposed change of use from former bank building (Use Class E(c)) to retail (Use Class E(a)) following single storey rear extension, division of ground floor into two separate Use Class E(a) premises and alterations to front elevations to accommodate two separate doors and shop fronts. Proposed first floor rear extension and conversion of first floor and rear of ground floor into 4no. self-contained flats with associated amenities.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Extension +1 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01523/FUL Refused

  2 Church Farm Barns Aldworth Road Compton Newbury RG20 6RD

  The proposal seeks to construct a single-storey detached wooden garage building in a barn-style form with a concrete base and leveled setting in front to accommodate domestic vehicle storage and electric vehicle charging.

  Received 10 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01053/FUL Granted

  101 Underwood Road Calcot Reading RG30 3PA

  This is a change of use application from residential dwelling C3 to residential children's home C2. No internal or external changes to main house, garage removal to enable tandem driveway parking spaces.

  Received 18 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00032/FUL Granted

  The Vineyard Stockcross Newbury RG20 8JU

  Form two new French Doors in existing external glazed screen

  Received 9 Jan, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00329/FUL Granted

  Brooders Farm Winterbourne Road Boxford Newbury RG20 8DS

  Demolition of existing cart shed and replacement with a similar outbuilding and creation of an access for the neighbouring property for agricultural vehicles and machinery.

  Received 13 Feb, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/01949/FUL Awaiting decision

  The Rising Sun Ermin Street Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LG

  Demolition of former public house and residential flat, erection of replacement detached dwelling, with one additional detached dwelling in the former public house car park.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Full applications