Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Land to the rear of 55 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX
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Council sourceVarious internal and external works associated with the change of use from office (Class E) to 2 residential units (Class C3), including replacement windows and doors, redecoration of timber fascias, soffits, and sash windows, repair of brickwork, a series of internal layout changes and replacement of the external stair.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Statement Oct 25.pdf · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| Air Quality AssessmentOther documentation submitted with application · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-04.05 Proposed ElevationsElevations · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 2199 Heritage Statement.pdfHeritage statement · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.01 Existing PlansSuperseded · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.04 Proposed SectionAmended Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-01 Location Plan superseded 27-5-26Superseded · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Application Form Redacted superseded 27-5-26Superseded · PDF | 20 Oct 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.02 Proposed Plans - amended planAmended Plan · PDF | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-01 Location Plan, amended 27-05-26Amended Plan · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-04.06 Proposed SectionSections · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.04 Existing ElevationsSuperseded · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.05 Existing SectionSuperseded · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.02 Proposed PlansSuperseded · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-01 Location PlanSuperseded · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.01 Proposed Site PlanAmended Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Revised Proposed ElevationsSuperseded · PDF | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.01 Proposed Site PlanSuperseded · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| Planning Officer ReportPlanning Officer report · PDF | 24 Jul 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.02 Proposed PlansPlan · PDF | 1 Dec 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.04 Existing ElevationsAmended Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.03 Proposed ElevationsSuperseded · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Revised Proposed PlansSuperseded · PDF | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Secondary Glazing Standard Balanced Vertical SliderOther plans · PDF | 21 Nov 2025 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.05 Existing SectionAmended Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| Revised Proposed SectionSuperseded · PDF | 19 Dec 2025 | View |
| Amended Application Form Redacted - Listed BuildingApplication Form · PDF | 27 May 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-02.01 Existing PlansAmended Plan · PDF | 21 Jan 2026 | View |
| 9453 PL-03.03 Proposed Elevations - amended planAmended Plan · PDF | 30 Jan 2026 | View |
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