Planning applications in West Berkshire, September 2025

Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2DU

T1 - Ash: reduce spread of branches to clear building by 2 metres G2 - Group of 9x mixed species including Yew: cut back from kerb by 0.5 metres and crown lift to 5 metres

Old School Flats Water Street Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0RY

G1- Line of Hazels - cut back branches overhanging ditch and roadside by up to 2m to alleviate poor sideline for neighbours exiting drive. These trees are regularly pruned ( see planning applications ad passim) with no detriment to their health and vitality.

41 Paynesdown Road Thatcham RG19 3SE

Rear extension to replace an existing conservatory on same footprint with minor window and roof changes. 5.40M beyond rear wall x 2.60m maximum height x 2.35m height at eaves.

Rosewood Longmoor Lane Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3RP

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Cycle Parking) 5 ( EVC) 6 ( FFL) 9 (Materials) 10 (SuDs) 11 (CEMP) 12 (Lighting Strategy) 13 (Bat/Bird Box) 14 )(Tree Protection) and 15 ( Arboricultural Watching Brief) of approved 25/01351/FUL

27 Mallard Way Aldermaston Reading RG7 4UT

Formation of new single story extension with associated internal works.

2 Wagtail Way Shaw Newbury RG14 2GF

Application for a lean-to conservatory within rear garden. Construction in White UPVC to match the existing building. Construction of a solid concrete base to the existing house floor level.

8 Gordon Road Thatcham RG18 3DD

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

2 Corderoy Close Thatcham RG19 4GF

RETENTION OF CONVERSION OF GARAGE INTO HABITABLE ROOM

62 Longworth Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5JY

Part two-storey part single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, front porch extension and associated internal alterations.

5 Cowslade Speen Newbury RG14 1UP

Due to poor shape of canopy and due to proximity of wall and properties on Kersey Crescent. Reduce height and spread of hornbeam tree (T1) by approx 6 metres leaving cuts of approx 70mm in diameter. Leaving a finished height of approx 14 metres. Inprove overall form and canopy shape.

16 Ferndale Avenue Calcot Reading RG30 3NQ

Demolition and removal of the existing glass conservatory and replacement with a Single storey extension running across the full width of the rear including the previous side extension.

81 Essex Street Newbury RG14 6RA

Front and rear extension and internal alterations.

1 Longworthy Newbury Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TB

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials) 9 (CMS) 12 (Remediation) 17 (Air Source Heat Pump details) 18 (Dust) 20 (Soft and Hard Landscaping) of approved 24/01920/FUL

Site Of The Bungalow The Castle School Love Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2JG

New single storey education building on existing and vacant caretaker's bungalow site to provide teaching accommodation for an additional 32 no. pupil places and additional car parking, following; (23/02075/REG3) the demolition of the existing caretakers bungalow and garage, and change of use of land to education use. Section 73 application to vary the wording of condition 14 (Parking) of approved 24/01030/REG3.

14A Stephens Close Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3TX

Non material amendment to approved 24/00405/HOUSE Two storey rear extension - Amendment Slightly wider extension

Wooded Area Adjacent To Castle School Oxford Road Donnington Newbury

W4 - Yew, Sycamore and Goat Willow: Cut back to suitable side growth point to provide 2-3m clearance from adjacent building on the Yew tree. Fell large 5m stump in the north of the group to ground level.

21 Shooters Hill Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DZ

Copper Beech: A crown reduction of 10-20% meaning a 1.5-2m overall reduction and crown lift to approx 5m from ground level.

62 Hazel Road Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8HR

1x Ash and 1x Holmbeam: at back of property. Reduce top of both trees by 2 -3 m to suitable points to make top of crown which is approximately 10 - 15% off the top as per photo.

Dreweatts Offices Donnington Priory Oxford Road Donnington Newbury RG14 2JE

The trees all fall with in the conservation area T2 dead Beech, T3 dead multi stemmed Cherry tree, T4 purple plumb failed at root plate T5,6 dead Ash trees we would like to remove.

Turner Bros 15 - 17 Hampton Road Newbury RG14 6DB

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (CMS) 5 (Surfacing) 6 (EV points) and 7 (Landscaping including boundary treatments) of approved 24/02825/FUL.

Brightwalton Stud Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BZ

Section 73 Application to vary Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) 7 (Vehicle Parking)/Turning and 19 (Visibility splays) Conditions(s) of approved Reference Number: 24/01859/FUL Please see covering letter.

The Nurseries Bath Road Midgham Reading RG7 5XB

Retrospective change of use to allow retention of five storage containers for self-storage.

Covered Reservoir Bath Road Speen Newbury

Non material amendment to approved Section 73 - Application for Removal or Variation of a Condition following Grant of Planning Permission17/02092/OUTMAJ - Hybrid planning application comprising an outline planning application for up to 93 dwellings and associated works - all matters reserved; a change of use of land from agricultural to public open space; a changes of use of land to provide extension to existing allotments; and a full planning application for the erection of 11 new dwellings, new access and associated works on previously developed land. Amendment to the wording of conditions.

Bere Court Bere Court Pangbourne Reading RG8 8HT

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 - Archaeological Monitoring and Recording Assessment, of planning permission reference 23/01395/LBC (Relaying of flooring in Servant's Entrance, Servant's Stair and Lobby Area on Limecrete with underfloor heating, and new footing to C20th wall insertion built on top of existing paving slabs).

18 Bowfell Close Tilehurst Reading RG31 6QR

Proposed single storey side and front extension to form porch.

Echo Barn Elton Farm Weston Newbury RG20 8JG

Retrospective Householder Planning Consent, for domestic garden landscaping works and means of enclosure.

2 Willowmead Close Newbury Berkshire RG14 6RW

Demolition of existing conservatory and replacement, with extensions to front, side store extension and rear garden room extension, increasing internal accommodation part conversion of garage to utility toom with alterations.

56 Kings Road Newbury RG14 5RG

Double Storey extension, Dormer Loft Conversion

27 Peachey Drive Thatcham RG19 4GT

Rear dormer, window to front elevation

Bere Court Bere Court Pangbourne Reading RG8 8HT

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 - Archaeology Monitoring Report, of planning permision reference 24/00772/FUL (Part Retrospective: Buried Gas Tanks and Underground service routes related to new Boiler Room location and re-ordering works).

Beaulieu The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

Dead Douglas Fir: fell the tree with immediate effect because of the danger it poses to property and people

2 Smiths Row Greenham Road Newbury RG14 7HY

T1 - Yew - Remove deadwood from large yew tree. Reduce all over by removing rouge branches to improve shape as per the submitted photo.

Ryders The Avenue Chapel Row Reading RG7 6NH

Removal of existing roof tiles, with all sound tiles retained and reused where possible (estimated salvageable proportion <20%). Replacement of failed/damaged tiles with handmade clay roof tiles of matching size, colour, and appearance. Renewal of ridges, hips, and associated roof details on a like-for-like basics, using appropriate traditional methods. Retention of the existing roof structure with no alterations to its form, profile, or pitch. Replacement of two small dormer windows on a like-for-like basis, matching original scale, detailing, and materials. Incorporation of bat access tiles.

12 Goodwin Close Calcot Reading RG31 7ZW

Proposed single storey extension to front of existing dwelling

Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU

T2 - Prunus Sp: Removal T3 - Carpinus Betulus: Removal T4 - Acer: Removal T5 - Alnus Ingana: Removal T7 - Fraxinus Excelsior: Removal T8 - Acer: Removal Trees T2,T3 nd T4 to be removed to facilitate new development Trees T5, T7, and T8 to be removed due to their poor quality

28 Hatfield Court Calcot Reading RG31 7AN

Garage conversion to habitable room

235 Andover Road Newbury RG14 6NG

Section 73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved Reference Number: 22/01784/FULD. We want to alter the plans so we can retain the existing bungalow - See statement By allowing the development to be built in accordance with the new plans - See statement.

Land at Golden Hill Reading Road Streatley Reading

Formation of a new access onto a classified road.

9 Pointers Close Chieveley Newbury RG20 8UJ

Single storey rear extension to rear of garage to be used as ground floor bedroom and ensuite shower room.

Ashness Lodge Stoney Lane Ashmore Green Thatcham RG18 9HD

Landscaping of domestic garden, including erection of retaining walls and formation of extended patio.

20 Wintringham Way Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BG

Children's home accommodating 2 children cared for by a maximum of three members of staff during the day and two staff members overnight (excluding at staff handovers)

Reading Quarry Berrys Lane Burghfield Reading RG30 3EY

Approval of details reserved by Condition (1) Commencement of planning permission 20/02029/COMIND: Development of an Energy Recovery Centre and adjacent Data Centre and associated infrastructure

24A Kiln Road Newbury RG14 2HA

Add a window to the living room.

Land To The Rear Of 14C Norlands Thatcham RG18 3FE

040W - Oak tree: Northfield Road, Thatcham. Tree now dead following rapid decline - fell and replace

43 Berrys Road Upper Bucklebury Reading RG7 6QL

T1 - Conifer: Fell due to partial uprooting

Magpie Farm Yattendon Thatcham RG18 0XX

Proposed repair to midstray gable and alteration to store area of cart barn to form a loggia, and demolition of adjoining workshop.

PSD Padworth Rectory Rectory Road Padworth Common Reading RG7 4JD

The installation of a 1.5MW ground-mounted solar PV array. The system consists of 2,000 high-efficiency monocrystalline panels (TRINA - TSM-720-NEG21C.20) arranged in a ground-mount configuration, covering an active PV surface area of approximately 9,900.17m2

4 Saxons Acre Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BD

Single-storey rear extension with internal alterations

Chaddleworth House Tower Hill Chaddleworth Newbury RG20 7EB

B1 - Beech Tree - Remove to ground level due to location and severe decay in stem, mature tree with a large Cavity at the base, with the tree weighted over the access to the church and a walled garden. SC1- Sweet Chestnut- Remove dead top / major deadwood - In close proximity to the drive. Y1- Yew - 1-2m Reduction, mainly from the laterals to help balance the tree as its grown suppressed by surrounding trees. A1 - Ash - Remove to ground level, showing strong signs of ash dieback. A2 - Ash - Remove to ground level (due to its location) - Showing strong signs of ash dieback with large amounts of dieback with the canopy, within striking distance of a road and cottage. RS1- Section of small Ash trees which are mostly dead due to ash die back. Remove to ground level / below hedge line due to location. Road side SYC1 - Sycamore - extensive squirrel damage, remove dead / damaged limbs and reduce the crown back to balance the tree.

Midgham Village Hall Church Hill Midgham Reading RG7 5UQ

Approval of details reserved by Condition (5) CMS of planning permission 24/01717/FUL There will be no change of use. Full re roof: Original asbestos cement [Chrysolite] tiles removed and disposed of by licensed contractor. Old battens and felt removed. [There is no roof space and currently no insulation]. A layer of battens and TLXgold insulation added. New battens and Britmet liteslate tiles will be used. The redundant chimney removed and timber repaired. [The fireplace and hearth previously removed and sealed off.] The chimney breast will remain. The wooden framed frosted single glass toilet window replaced by a frosted glass double glazed UPVC window.