3 Grassington Place Thatcham RG19 3XD

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 5 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 31 July 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 59 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 72 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.

• 19 Fromont Drive Thatcham RG19 3PE

  26/01007/HOUSE Submitted 8 May 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension, and first floor side extension over existing garage

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Wenlock Way Thatcham West Berkshire RG19 3SQ

  21/02748/CERTP Submitted 28 Oct 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey extension 210x270x265cm and garage conversion into living room. Internal wall knocked through for access.

  Split decision Lawful development Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 The Quantocks Thatcham RG19 3SF

  26/02009/CERTP Submitted 15 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~10 Nov

  Conversion of the existing garage to form part of the dwelling as a kitchen. The proposed works comprise removal of the existing garage door, partial infilling of the existing garage door opening with matching brickwork and installation of a new window within the remaining opening. The existing rear personnel door will be replaced with a new external door within the existing opening. A new internal opening will be formed between the existing garage and the main dwelling to provide access between the new kitchen area and the house. No new vehicular or pedestrian access is proposed, and no alterations are proposed to the existing driveway, hardstanding, site drainage or boundary treatments.

  Awaiting decision Windows or glazing
  Domestic

• Land at Rectory Gardens Thatcham RG19 3PR

  26/02091/TPC Submitted 28 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Indian bean Tree - mature Reducing the height of the tree from 14m to no less than 12m and the spread from 6.5m to no less than 5m to reduce the risk of future branch failure. The tree abuts the access road known as Rectory Gardens and can be found 50 metres from the junction of Church Gate on the left hand side.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 14 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN

  26/01002/TPW Submitted 7 May 2026 200 yards away

  T1 - Lime - Crown thin to new growth from the pollard points retaining 60-70% of the current re-growth

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate Thatcham RG19 3PN

  25/02706/COND Submitted 24 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by Conditions (3) External Lighting, (4) Cycle and Vehicular Parking and (5) EV Charging of planning permission 21/01086/COMIND: Change of use from Class E(g) (i), E(f) and E(e) to F1(a) for a special educational needs school and associated works

  Split decision Conditions 14 docs

• 26/01967/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  1 The Firs Newbury RG14 2DG

  Proposed Single storey rear extension with a garage conversion.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01964/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Glen Lodge Bottom Lane Sulhamstead Reading RG7 4BH

  Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01954/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Oakland Cottage Johnsons Lane Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9PP

  Two-storey side extension following the demolition of existing garage.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01052/HOUSE Granted

  Well Cottage Long Grove Upper Bucklebury Reading RG7 6QS

  Installation of a traditional victorian style greenhouse

  Received 15 May, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Householder
• 26/01921/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  1 Sarsens Cottage Old Stanmore Road East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LU

  Installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to be installed to the property. Planning permission is being sought as the property is in a conservation area.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder