Planning application
Barn at Fairholme Farm Stanford Dingley Reading
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
The lawful use of land and outbuildings (Buildings A, B, C, and D) immediately to west of the dwelling at Fairholme Farm as residential amenity land and outbuildings used incidental to the domestic enjoyment of the dwelling known as Fairholme Farm.
As published by the council, reference 26/00542/CERTE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00542/CERTE
- Type
- Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 9 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 10 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Bucklebury
- Parish
- Stanford Dingley Parish Council
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Mar 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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10 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 5 June 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.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Howard Cole Ltd Agent, registered in Stroud
Active · incorporated 2020 · Stroud
12 applications on PlanIndex · across 8 councils
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Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided lawful development applications in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Fairholme Farm Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LT
1x Copper Beech: at front of property which was subject to storm damage (split of bifurcated union) last winter. Further to communication with Jon Thomas in February 2025, we have waited to see if the tree survived. It did and permission is now sought to remove approx 100mm of decayed wood on the failed side of the bifurcated union (where the tree split) and to reduce weight and remove dead branches on remaining side of the tree. Pls see attached photo which shows the decay and illustrates the location better than a sketch plan.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
The Old Rectory Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
T1 - Weeping Willow Tree: in rear garden area opposite rear of house. Tree has failed sections in crown. Remove failed sections and reduce remaining crown by up to 4 metres in height and rebalance crown. Final finished height 12m T2 - Willow Tree: adjacent T1 nearest rear Of house overhanging stream. Reduce crown all round by up to 3.5 metres in height and rebalance. Final finished height 12m T3 - Willow: First of two trees on far right of rear garden opposite large ash tree. Reduce crown by up to 4 metres in height and side growth as required to rebalance. Final finished height 10m T4 - Willow Tree: next to T3 with failed section in crown. Reduce height by 3.5-4 metres (approximately just below failed section) and reduce side growth to rebalance. Final finished height 10m
Granted Trees 2 docs -
Ingle Spring Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
90% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of replacement single-storey garden room extension. Fenestration changes (resubmission of 26/00007/HOUSE).
Awaiting decision Extension Demolition +1Small domestic -
The Garden House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Construction of outdoor swimming pool, and the erection of a single storey pool house. New plant shed and associated air source heat pump.
Granted Householder 24 docsSmall domestic -
Willow House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Ash - Crown reduce by maximum 3m, to a finished height of at least 15m, with a current height of 18m. Cuts no more than 50mm diameter, to good growth points.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
The Garden House Stanford Dingley Reading RG7 6LX
Insertion of first-floor to second-floor staircase, 1 no. rooflight, and minor internal alterations.
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26/01494/CERTP Granted
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26/01175/CERTP Granted
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Installation of 22 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the existing pitched roof slopes of the dwellinghouse, as follows: 12 panels (Aiko Energy AIKO-A490-MCE54Db, 490W each) on the west-facing roof slope (azimuth 260 degrees, slope 45 degrees); and 10 panels (same model) on the east-facing roof slope (azimuth 81 degrees, slope 45 degrees). Total system capacity 10.78kWp. Mounting system: Clenergy SolarPro tile interface with self-drilling fixings into existing roof structure. Associated works: installation of one Tesla Powerwall 3.0 (11.04kW) inverter and one Tesla Powerwall 3 battery (13.5kWh) internally within the dwelling. No new access, street, hardstanding, means of enclosure or drainage works are proposed. No new floor space is created. Panel positions are shown on the accompanying roof plan and elevations.
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Installation of solar panels on roof.
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Installation of 6no additional rooflights to barn and the window into the kitchen.
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26/00843/CERTE Granted
The Pightle North Heath Chieveley Newbury RG20 8UD
Existing use of former paddock and woodland as residential garden land for The Pightle.