12 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY

1. 24 Feb 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 11 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. 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 eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided householder applications in a median of 69 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL

  26/00957/HOUSE Submitted 5 May 2026 123m away

  Two storey side, single storey rear extension and alterations to parking to include dropped kerb

  Refused Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY

  26/01475/PASSHE Submitted 6 Jul 2026 126m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Proposed single storey rear extension up to 5m depth with a gable roof and roof lights. Measurements: Extend beyond the rear wall - 5m, height -3.80m and height at the eaves 2.30m.

  Awaiting decision Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 35 Hildens Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HY

  20/00861/PASSHE Submitted 3 Apr 2020 133m away

  Proposed rear extension to existing garage. Dimensions 3.8m from rear wall, 3.7m maximum height, 2.5m eaves height, 2.95m width.

  Decided Outline Extension 12 docs

• 11 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HJ

  20/00490/HOUSE Submitted 25 Feb 2020 146m away

  Ground Floor rear extension and bedroom / ensuite first floor extension over existing garage

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Domestic

• 26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL

  26/01378/HOUSE Submitted 24 Jun 2026 211m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep

  Two storey side and rear, single storey rear extensions

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG

  25/02585/TPW Submitted 10 Nov 2025 212m away

  T.1 Oak (M) and T.2 Oak (M C)- Re pollard at previous pollard knuckles, leaving 25-50mm stubs to aid regrowth. Reasons for the proposed works are listed and numbered below 1. The proposed works will help to prevent future conflict with the building. 2. The trees have been pollarded historically and therefore the works should be allow again for good management purposes. Otherwise the regrowth could start to fail. 3. The pruning will improve the relationship between the tree and its location. 4. The target area should the tree or a portion of it fail is the property, driveway and main road. Any failure has the potential to lead to significant damage to property and/or serious injuries. Summary - The proposed works will make significant difference to Clients use and enjoyment of their garden and will help to prevent future conflicts between the trees and the property. The reasons 1.-4. are all credible reasons, to justify the works, in their own right and all far out way the any loss of any visual amenity.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 26/00076/HOUSE Granted

  1 Fayleys Cottages Aldworth Reading RG8 9RN

  Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side extension.

  14 Jan 2026 Householder
• 26/00858/HOUSE Granted

  3 Blake Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9WN

  Loft conversion and insertion of rooflights.

  20 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/01324/HOUSE Granted

  Fagus House Wood Lane Beech Hill Reading RG7 2BE

  Single storey rear extension.

  19 Jun 2026 Householder
• 26/00831/HOUSE Granted

  16 High Street Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8XN

  Part Retrospective: Ground floor rear extension to grade 2 listed building. Internal layout changes and new shower room to the existing first floor. Partial replacement of roof tiles following repairs to the gable wall.

  16 Apr 2026 Householder
• 26/00976/HOUSE Granted

  Middle Lodge Church Road Aldermaston Reading RG7 4LT

  Conversion of existing outbuilding to a Home Office and Gym Including creation of a carport

  7 May 2026 Householder