Planning application
260910
Caretakers Bungalow, The Bulmershe School Chequers Way Woodley Wokingham RG5 3EJ
Proposal
Full application for the proposed change of use of the bungalow to educational space (Use Class F1) with associated external alterations.
As published by the council, reference 260910
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Apr 2026
Received by Wokingham
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16 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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30 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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