Planning application
26/00555/REG3
Hungerford Old Peoples Home Chestnut Walk Coldharbour Road Hungerford RG17 0DB
Proposal
Proposed change of use from Class C2 (Residential Institution) to Class C1 (Hotel/Hostel) to provide supported temporary accommodation with onsite management and security measures. Construction of new Air source heat pump compound and cycle store. Relocation of bin store.
As published by the council, reference 26/00555/REG3
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Mar 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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19 Mar 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
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with West Berkshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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