Planning application
26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL
Works: Extension Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Two storey side, single storey rear extension and alterations to parking to include dropped kerb
As published by the council, reference 26/00957/HOUSE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00957/HOUSE
- Type
- Householder Application
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refusal
- Received
- 5 May 2026
- Validated
- 11 May 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Tilehurst Birch Copse
- Parish
- Tilehurst Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG31 5HL
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/01378/HOUSE Decided
26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL
Two storey side and rear, single storey rear extensions
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 May 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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11 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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25 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
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greg farrell building and design Agent, a design practice
15 applications on PlanIndex · across 3 councils · 87% granted
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13 documents on file for this application
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West Berkshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About householder applications
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.
Nearby applications
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11 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HJ
Ground Floor rear extension and bedroom / ensuite first floor extension over existing garage
Granted Householder Extension 10 docsDomestic -
26 Blewbury Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HL
90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Sep
Two storey side and rear, single storey rear extensions
Decided ExtensionSmall domestic -
24 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
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 dormerSmall domestic -
10 Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG
96% historically approved · decision due ~6 Oct
T3 - Oak: Tip reduce the canopy growth only over garden by 1.5m to good growth points
Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc -
9 Lovatt Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 5HG
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 -
12 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY
94% historically approved · decision due ~6 May
Adding a single storey above existing extension to create a two storey side and rear extension
Awaiting decision Householder Extension 41 docsSmall domestic
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