28 - 29 Northbrook Street Newbury RG14 1DJ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01631/PACOU - Prior Approval for Change of Use Awaiting decision

Proposal

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed:Change of use from offices (Class E) to residential use (Class C3) Proposed dvelopment is to provide for the conversion of the 2nd floor to create two dwelling units. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 20 Aug 2026.

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Important details

Application type
Prior Approval for Change of Use
Postcode
RG14 1DJ
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
28 Jul 2026
Ward
Newbury Central
Parish
Newbury Town Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
22 Sept 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Michael Pagliaroli Architects Ltd

Public comments

No public comments yet.

10 neighbours consulted · Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
20 Aug 2026
Env. assessment
No
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. 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