22 Old Stocks Court Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8TD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00904/CERTP - Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) Approved

Proposal

The proposal is to add 10-12 solar panels to the front roof of our residential property. This is anticipated to be standard project but there is a potential issue with the restrictive covenant placed on our title deeds by the developers in 2006 which says: Not to make any alterations to the structure exterior of the Dwelling House including the windows or to change in any way the external appearance or colour scheme of the property. We are seeking a certificate of lawful development to show to the management company or our private estate and to our neighbours who may seek to enforce the covenant through legal means. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Approved
1 Jul 2026

Approved on 1 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
Postcode
RG8 8TD
Received
27 Apr 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Ward
Basildon
Parish
Basildon Parish Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
1 Jul 2026
Decision
Approval
Decision date
1 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
29 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