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The proposed works involve replacing the fixed window above the entrance door with an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV).This is required to address a fire safety issue identified in a recent Fire Risk Assessment and supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.The AOV will open automatically in the event of a fire to help remove smoke from the escape route.The existing opening will be kept, with no changes to the building structure. The new window will closely match the existing window in appearance.The works are limited to improving fire safety while minimising any impact on the character of the listed building.

128 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL

Awaiting decisionReference: 26/01991/LBCWest Berkshire Council

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128 High Street Hungerford RG17 0DL

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Listed Building Consent
Received
11 Sept 2026
Validated
11 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
6 Nov 2026
Local authority
West Berkshire Council

Application overview

The proposed works involve replacing the fixed window above the entrance door with an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV).This is required to address a fire safety issue identified in a recent Fire Risk Assessment and supported by Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.The AOV will open automatically in the event of a fire to help remove smoke from the escape route.The existing opening will be kept, with no changes to the building structure. The new window will closely match the existing window in appearance.The works are limited to improving fire safety while minimising any impact on the character of the listed building.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01991/LBC
Ward
Hungerford & Kintbury
Parish
Hungerford Town Council

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Application FormApplication Form · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Location planPlans, Drawings · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Elevation and Proposed AOV WindowPlans, Drawings · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Section - ProposedPlans, Drawings · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Fire Risk AssessmentSupporting Document · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Design and access statementSupporting Document · PDF11 Sept 2026View
Heritage statementSupporting Document · PDF11 Sept 2026View

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