The Plough Inn 81 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS Data via plota.co.uk

26/01331/COND - Discharge/Compliance of Condition(s) Awaiting decision
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 and 5 'Programme of Archaeological Work' of approved 25/01892/FUL: S73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved 24/01817/FUL. The change of use of the existing building (Sui Generis) to provide 3x residential flats (Use Class C3) and the development of 2x residential flats (Use Class C3) to the rear, with associated parking, cycle parking, waste storage and other ancillary works. Data via plota.co.uk

Track application Save this application and get an email when its status or decision changes. Alerts nearby Get email alerts for new planning applications near this address.
View original council record ↗

Application progress

✓
Received
19 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 14 Jul 2026.

Comment on this application ↗

Documents 6

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF Written Scheme of Investigation for a Programme of Archaeological Work Supporting Document · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering Letter Supporting Document · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Level 2/3 Historic Building Record Supporting Document · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Level 2/3 Historic Building Record Appendix Part 2 Supporting Document · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Level 2/3 Historic Building Record Appendix Part 1 Supporting Document · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Nearby new applications

60 The Henrys Thatcham RG18 4NA

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permissio...

26/01371/NONMAT - 24 Jun 2026

9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permissio...

26/01267/NONMAT - 11 Jun 2026

9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (Sustainable Draina...

26/01218/COND - 5 Jun 2026

19 Fromont Drive Thatcham RG19 3PE

Single storey rear extension, and first floor side extension over existing garag...

26/01007/HOUSE - 8 May 2026

12 Oak Tree Road Thatcham RG19 4QP

Erection of Part Two Storey, Part Single storey rear and side extensions and fro...

26/00892/HOUSE - 24 Apr 2026

Important details

Council
West Berkshire
Application type
Discharge/Compliance of Condition(s)
Postcode
RG18 4JS
Received
19 Jun 2026
Validated
19 Jun 2026
Ward
Thatcham Central
Parish
Thatcham Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
14 Aug 2026
Applicant
Track to view
Agent
Hybrid Planning & Development

Consultation & key dates

Comments by
14 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

28 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Approval of details reserved by Conditions (6) EV Charging, (7) CMS and (14) Tree Protect…
25/01998/COND
2025
No amendments to the Listed Building, but amendments to Block 2 (in the curtilage) includ…
25/01992/LBC
2025
S73 Application to vary condition 2 (Approved Plans) of approved 24/01817/FUL. The change…
25/01892/FUL
2025 Refused
Approval of details reserved by Condition (15) Sustainable Drainage Methods of planning p…
25/01241/COND
2025 Decided
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 4 (Building Recording) and 5 (…
25/01147/COND
2024
The change of use of the existing building (Sui Generis) to provide 3x residential dwelli…
24/01824/LBC
2024
The change of use of the existing building (Sui Generis) to provide 3x residential dwelli…
24/01817/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
69A Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS
Construction of a garage. Renewal of planning permission 21/02635/HOUSE on 17/12/2021.
25/01255/HOUSE
2025
55 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS
Creation of a 1 bedroom ground floor flat with associated parking to the rear and amenity…
25/00704/FUL
2024
1 Elms Avenue Thatcham RG19 4JT
Single-storey rear and side extension, conservatory conversion and fenestration alteratio…
24/01857/HOUSE
2023
55 Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS
Creation of a 1 bedroom ground floor flat with associated parking and amenity space and c…
23/02509/FUL
2023 Approved
The Old Bluecoat School Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4QL
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (New doors) of approved 20/03…
23/00024/COND
2021 Approved
The Coach House 67B Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4JS
Change of use to separate residential dwelling
21/02235/CERTE
2021 Approved
69A Chapel Street Thatcham West Berkshire RG18 4JS
Construction of a garage
21/02635/HOUSE
2021 Approved
Ilex House Kennet Close Thatcham West Berkshire RG19 4PB
Front single storey extension
21/02672/HOUSE
2020 Approved
The Old Bluecoat School Chapel Street Thatcham RG18 4QL
Various improvements and repairs to the fabric, fixtures and fittings of the building.
20/03035/LBC2
2019 Approved
8 Elms Avenue Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4JT
Single storey pitch roof side extension.
19/01791/HOUSE
2019 Approved
The Old Bluecoat School Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4QL
Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 3 - Details of mesh grilles, of…
19/00316/COND1
2018 Approved
1 Harts Hill Road Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4QP
Widening of existing conservatory on rear of dwelling. Replacing glazed roof with insulat…
18/02423/CERTP
2018 Approved
The Old Bluecoat School Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4QL
Installation of protective mesh grilles to windows in north elevation
18/02214/LBC2
2018 Approved
The Old Bluecoat School Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4QL
Installation of CCTV cameras and protective leadwork to the window cills in the north and…
18/02213/LBC2
2017 Approved
5 Prancing Horse Close Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4JU
Single storey side conservatory
17/03202/HOUSE
2017 Approved
67 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4JS
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3: Tree protection plan/Arboricultural Method…
17/02653/COND1
2016 Refused
67 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4JS
Erection of a bungalow.
16/02125/FULD
2016 Refused
Land South Of 67 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire
Erection of new bungalow.
16/01333/FULD
2016 Approved
61 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4JS
Demolition of existing single storey extension, construction of new two storey extension.
16/01261/HOUSE
2016 Refused
Land South Of 67 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire
Erection of two-storey three-bedroomed house
16/00633/FULD
2016 Refused
61 Chapel Street Thatcham Berkshire RG18 4JS
Demolition of existing single storey extension construction of new two storey side extens…
16/00592/HOUSE
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#214 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings