Planning application
26/00097/FUL
2 The Laurels Northfield Road Thatcham RG18 3EY
Proposal
Conversion of existing integral garage into a private beauty treatment room. Works include removal of the existing garage door and installation of a window designed to match the existing front living room window, ensuring the appearance remains in keeping with the property and surrounding area. A side door will be added for external access, and an internal doorway will connect the garage to the existing downstairs toilet. Insulation to the walls and floor will take place, alongside new internal finishes suitable for the treatment room
As published by the council, reference 26/00097/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Jan 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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30 Jan 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Mar 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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 full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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