Office building proposed for conversion to residential flat in Newbury town centre

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Summary

This application asks the council to decide whether permission is needed to convert an office into a residential flat at 4 Boxshall Court, Pound Street, Newbury. The building sits in a busy part of central Newbury, right next to a bus stop on Pound Street. Within about a minute's walk there are ten protected old buildings, including Litten Chapel — one of the most protected buildings in the country — and a scheduled ancient monument just 75 metres away. This type of application checks whether the conversion could go ahead without full planning permission. The surrounding area is dense with historic buildings, so the council will look carefully at whether the change is appropriate.

What you can do

You can comment on this application by contacting West Berkshire Council and quoting reference 26/00516/PACOU. The council can consider impacts on nearby protected old buildings and the suitability of the building for residential use. Comments must focus on planning matters rather than personal opinions.