Planning application
Winton House Ashampstead Reading RG8 8RG
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed Use or Development: The proposal is to build a private outdoor swimming pool and small pool house adjacent to the house and behind the curtilage. This will be incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling. The pool will be no larger than 5m x 10m. The pool house will only house the plant equipment to service the pool and will be no larger than 2m x 3m. The proposal has been designed to meets Class E rights. There are no restrictions on Class E permitted development in prior planning applications on site. The threshold of 50% building coverage of the property will not be breached. This application is to confirm concurrence with interpretation of Class E rights.
As published by the council, reference 26/01131/CERTP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01131/CERTP
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 26 May 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 15 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Basildon
- Parish
- Ashampstead Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG8 8RG
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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23/00487/HOUSE Granted
Winton House Ashampstead Reading RG8 8RG
Detached garage
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 May 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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27 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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15 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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15 Sep 2026
Status changed to Decided
Previously Awaiting decision.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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