The Cottage Chapel Lane Curridge Thatcham RG18 9DX Data via plota.co.uk

26/01540/PASOL - Prior Approval for Solar PV Awaiting decision

Proposal

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: I am looking to install 6 panels (1.9 x 1.1M) on the flat roof extension to the rear of my property. They will sit in pods and be no higher than 54 cm off the roof at the highest point at a 15 degs tilt. They will not be visible from Chapel lane (front of the house) and the battery will be fitted to the side of my property (again cant be seen from the front). I believe that it is an area of natural beauty… Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 7 Aug 2026.

Important details

Application type
Prior Approval for Solar PV
Postcode
RG18 9DX
Received
10 Jul 2026
Validated
6 Aug 2026
Ward
Chieveley & Cold Ash
Parish
Chieveley Parish Council
Case officer
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Target decision
1 Oct 2026
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

2 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
7 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#202 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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. View full council performance
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