Pierces Farm Goodboys Lane Mortimer Reading RG7 3AH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00936/CLASSR - Notification under Class R Decided

Proposal

Notification of Permitted Development under Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015: change the use of The Engine Shed, Pierces Farm, Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, from an agricultural building to a flexible commercial use, specifically falling within Use Class E(g)(i) (Offices… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
29 Apr 2026
Not required
19 May 2026

Not required on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Notification under Class R
Postcode
RG7 3AH
Received
29 Apr 2026
Validated
29 Apr 2026
Ward
Burghfield & Mortimer
Parish
Wokefield Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
24 Jun 2026
Decision
Not required
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
21 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#214 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #211 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Berkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #124 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #119 of 292
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #211 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #230 of 292
63%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
54 decided
1,141
Total decisions
110 refused in 2025