Planning application
Elstree School Woolhampton Hill Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TD
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of modern internal stud wall in 'Art' Room
As published by the council, reference 26/01395/LBC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01395/LBC
- Category
- Heritage and listed buildings
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 26 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 26 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Bucklebury
- Parish
- Woolhampton Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG7 5TD
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/01393/LBC Awaiting decision
Elstree School Woolhampton Hill Upper Woolhampton Reading RG7 5TD
Proposed alterations to the staircase in Woolhampton House to ensure the balustrade meets the building regulations and safety requirements - the new balustrade will be 1100mm from the FFL.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Jun 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 August 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
A'Bear & Ball Architects LLP Agent, an architecture practice registered in Southmoor
Active · incorporated 2016 · Southmoor
51 applications on PlanIndex · across 6 councils · 94% granted
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See their track recordDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
- REPORT
- APPROVED
- Newbury Weekly News Planning Notice 09 July 2026
- Application Form - Without Personal Data
- Location Plan
- Proposed Floor Plan
- Existing Floor Plan
- Heritage Design and Access Statement
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
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About heritage and listed building applications
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