17 Elmhurst Road Thatcham RG18 3DQ

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 October 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.

• 27 Gordon Road Thatcham RG18 3DE

  26/02287/HOUSE Submitted 20 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~15 Dec

  The proposed works comprise a loft conversion with a hip-to-gable roof conversion, the construction of a rear flat-roof dormer, and two front dormers with pitched roofs. The works also include modifications to the existing front entrance and the addition of a new entrance door to the front of the house

  Awaiting decision Loft or dormer

• 18 Gordon Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3DD

  03/00064/HOUSE Submitted 15 Jan 2003 100 yards away

  First floor rear extension, new conservatory and new front access

  Granted Householder Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Gordon Road Thatcham RG18 3DD

  25/02123/HOUSE Submitted 17 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Proposed single storey extension and new flat roof over kitchen and existing conservatory with the installation of 4no rooflights.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Gordon Road Thatcham RG18 3DD

  23/01969/HOUSE Submitted 21 Aug 2023 200 yards away

  Proposed ground floor rear extension, garage conversion, internal alterations and all associated works

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 35 Bowling Green Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 3BY

  02/01772/HOUSE Submitted 13 Aug 2002 200 yards away

  Extend existing kitchen and living room.

  Granted Householder 2 docs
  Domestic

• 74 Westfield Road Thatcham RG18 3BT

  26/00737/HOUSE Submitted 1 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  Single storey first floor side extension, new front porch

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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
• 26/01950/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Glenorchy Cottage Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2EA

  New Front Porch and Side Access

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01944/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Wentworth Garden Close Lane Newbury RG14 6PP

  Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 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