The Bolt Hole Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS Data via plota.co.uk
26/00293/PACOU - Prior Approval for Change of Use
Refused
Proposal
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Conversion of existing agricultural barn into single residential dwelling Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
9 Feb 2026
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Validated
10 Mar 2026
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Consultation
12 Mar 2026
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Refused
1 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged
Refused on 1 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026
Documents 9
Decision & officer reports 2
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 2
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Important details
- Council
- West Berkshire
- Application type
- Prior Approval for Change of Use
- Postcode
- RG7 3JS
- Received
- 9 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 10 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Bradfield
- Parish
- Sulhamstead Parish Council
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 5 May 2026
- Decision
- Refusal
- Decision date
- 1 May 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Charlesgate Homes Limited
Consultation & key dates
- Comments by
- 3 Apr 2026
- Site notice
- 12 Mar 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Moss Glade Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
T1 - Monterey Cypress: Fell due to damage to lower wall
2023
Refused
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Phased application for 9 custom build houses with associated triple garages including new…
2023
Approved
Grafton Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Monterey Cypress - reduce northern hemisphere of crown by 1-1.5m (to good growth points)…
2023
Approved
The Old Barn at Benhams Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Change of use from tractor barn to a 1 bedroom apartment.
2022
Approved
82 Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3JS
Front porch, side and rear extension.
2022
Approved
Grafton Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Scots Pine - Removal of Dead Tree
2022
Approved
1 Bramble Close Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3GW
Part Retrospective : two storey side extension to include, utility room, increased garage…
2022
Refused
1 Bramble Close Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3GW
5.2m Extension to existing boundary garden wall and increased width of existing kitchen p…
2021
Approved
The Old Barn at Benhams Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3JS
Change of use from the tractor barn to residential
2021
Approved
1 Bramble Close Burghfield Common Reading West Berkshire RG7 3GW
Single storey rear extension and two storey side extensions to include, utility room, inc…
2020
Approved
4 Bramble Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3GW
Single storey extension
2020
Approved
Crofters Cottage Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Works to Kitchen and Utility
2019
Approved
Crofters Cottage Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Proposed internal alterations and restorations to the lower level including alteration to…
2019
Approved
Crofters Cottage Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Works to kitchen and utility
2019
Approved
Crofters Cottage Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS
Proposed internal alterations and restorations to the lower level including alteration to…
2018
Refused
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Outline planning permission for conversion of existing residential barns and garages into…
2018
Decided
5 Alder Glade Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3HW
Sycamore - Fell to ground level.Holly Bushes - Reduce by 4m from top.2no. Oaks - Crown re…
2017
Refused
Moss Glade Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Lime, Oak, Cypress Monterey - Fell, all three trees will be replaced with Copper Beech sa…
2016
Approved
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Proposed erection of a self-build detached dwelling with associated garages with access o…
2016
Approved
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Proposed erection of 1 self build detached dwelling with associated garages with access o…
2016
Approved
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Proposed erection of 1 self-build dwelling with associated garages with access off existi…
2016
Approved
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Proposed erection of 1 self-build dwelling with associated garages with access off existi…
2016
Refused
Benhams Farm Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Outline application for erection of 43 x self build/custom built houses with associated g…
2016
Approved
May Cottage Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading Berkshire RG7 3JS
Demolition of May Cottage and replace with 2 new dwellings on land also associated with B…
2023
Decided
Land Off Holly Bush Lane Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading
Confirmation of compliance of conditions of planning permission 04/01221/FULMAJ
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#202 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #199 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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West Berkshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #122 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #142 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #199 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #203 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
65 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
57 decided
1,045
Total decisions
108 refused in the year to March 2026
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