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The existing lawful use of the property is as a residential dwellinghouse within Use Class C3. The property has historically been occupied and used as a conventional family dwelling and there is no evidence to suggest that this residential use is unlawful. No operational development is proposed as part of this application. The application seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the property as a children's home, on the basis that the proposed occupation and manner of operation would not constitute a material change of use from the existing lawful residential use.

51 Park Lane Thatcham RG18 3GB

Awaiting decisionReference: 26/02188/CERTPWest Berkshire Council

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)
Received
8 Oct 2026
Validated
8 Oct 2026
Determination deadline
3 Dec 2026
Local authority
West Berkshire Council

Application overview

The existing lawful use of the property is as a residential dwellinghouse within Use Class C3. The property has historically been occupied and used as a conventional family dwelling and there is no evidence to suggest that this residential use is unlawful. No operational development is proposed as part of this application. The application seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the property as a children's home, on the basis that the proposed occupation and manner of operation would not constitute a material change of use from the existing lawful residential use.

Proposal details

Reference
26/02188/CERTP
Ward
Thatcham North East
Parish
Thatcham Town Council
Agent
ET Planning

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Application location

51 Park Lane Thatcham RG18 3GB

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Documents 19 of 19

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Location PlanPlans, Drawings · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 9 2023 11369 A40 Decision NoticeSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 8 2300575LPDU Decision noticeSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 7 22_00631_LDPU--6030453Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 6 20_02131_LDPU-Decision_Notice-5367336.Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 5 22_02240_LDPU--6117155Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 4 22_01048_LDPU--6055167Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 3 24_02475_CERTP-LAWFUL-2081354Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 2 24_00499_CERTP-Approved-2010008Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 16 Ministerial StatementSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 15 APPP9502X122205394 Appeal Decision NoticeSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 14 - 25_02915_FUL-Click_Here-2260477 2Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 13 - 25_01699_CERTP-REPORT-2165727 2Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 12 7-2019-3152-J Decision NoticeSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 11 APP2100893K Decision NoticeSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 10 CAPP2101633KSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Appendix 1 23_00412_CERTP-Approved-1685923Supporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View
Planning, Design & Access StatementSupporting Document · PDF8 Oct 2026View

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Appendix 9 2023 11369 A40 Decision Notice Appendix 8 2300575LPDU Decision notice Appendix 6 20_02131_LDPU-Decision_Notice-5367336. Appendix 15 APPP9502X122205394 Appeal Decision Notice Appendix 12 7-2019-3152-J Decision Notice Appendix 11 APP2100893K Decision Notice
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