138 Craven Road Newbury RG14 5NR

Awaiting decision 26/00591/HOUSE
Date received
9 Mar 2026
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
RG14 5NR

Description

Demolition of existing rear kitchen, store and chimney, replacement with single storey kitchen dining extension with internal alterations. Addition of two rooflights. Re-instatement of lean-to roof to existing garage/store walls.

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