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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Reading Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
23,432Searchable applications
438Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 16,432 approved or refused records
1,701Refused applications

14,731 approved · 1,701 refused · 1,691 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 14 Dec 2011 to 19 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 20 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadePL/18/0351

    Conversion of existing building to a 1-bed unit and the erection of a new two storey building comprising 2 x 1-bed units with associated carparking and cycle storage on land to the R/O 86 Southampton Street, Reading. Re-submission of application 162204.

    Rear at rear of 86 Southampton Street known as 85 Pell Street Reading RG1 2QR

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  2. Decision MadePL/18/0353

    The erection of a single detached dwelling and restoration of the existing Listed Cottage, including the construction of a replacement extension.

    82 Star Road Caversham Reading RG4 5BE

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  3. Decision MadePL/18/0354

    Restoration of the existing listed cottage, including the constructionof a replacement rear extension.

    82 Star Road Caversham Reading RG4 5BE

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  4. Decision MadePL/18/0355

    Erection of single storey 'Xpress Centres Unit' and associated works at the existing Tesco Store car park.

    Tesco Extra Napier Road Reading RG1 8DF

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  5. Decision MadePL/18/0356

    1 internally illuminated fascia sign and 4 non-illuminated vinyl signs

    Tesco Extra Napier Road Reading RG1 8DF

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  6. Decision MadePL/18/0357

    Purple Plum - reduce crown by 10% and remove dead branches equal ca. 1m of the branch length, leaving natural crown shape; Holly - Reduce height by 1m leaving 2m height; Sycamore x 2 - remove one large overhanging crossing/damaged branch from each; Holly (right boundary)- reduce to boundary line and prevent from growing into Yew tree; Hawthorn - reduce in height by 1m

    13 Burnham Rise Emmer Green Reading RG4 8XJ

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  7. Decision MadePL/18/0358

    Demolition of vacant former Bristol & West Arcade (173 – 175 Friar Street) and erection of an eight storey mixed –use building (plus basement) to provide 35 residential units, 4,208 sqm of B1 office floorspace, and 5 retail units (A1/A2/A3), demolition of rear parts of 29 – 31 and 32 Market Place, the change of use of the retained units at 27 – 28, 29 - 31 Market Place at first, second and third floors to provide 8 residential units, change of use at ground and basement level of 32 Market Place from A2 to flexible retail use (A1/A2/A3), retention of 260.4 sqm of A4 use at ground and basement at29-31 Market Place, change of use at ground and basement of 27 -

    Bristol & West Arcade Market Place Reading RG1 1JL

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  8. Decision MadePL/18/0359

    Demolition of vacant former Bristol & West Arcade (173 – 175 Friar Street) and erection of an eight storey mixed –use building (plus basement) to provide 35 residential units, 4,208 sqm of B1 office floorspace, and 5 retail units (A1/A2/A3), demolition of rear parts of 29 – 31 and 32 Market Place, the change of use of the retained units at 27 – 28, 29 - 31 Market Place at first, second and third floors to provide 8 residential units, change of use at ground and basement level of 32 Market Place from A2 to flexible retail use (A1/A2/A3), retention of 260.4 sqm of A4 use at ground and basement at29-31 Market Place, change of use at ground and basement of 27 -

    Bristol & West Arcade Market Place Reading RG1 1JL

    Received 23 Feb 2018
  9. Decision MadePL/18/0360

    Two storey side and rear extension

    70 Brooksby Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6LY

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  10. Decision MadePL/18/0361

    Erection of internal light weight stud partition wall to form a bedroom space together with an additional doorway in the bathroom.

    Flat 1 The Waterhouse 7-9 Gosbrook Road Reading RG4 8BT

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  11. Decision MadePL/18/0362

    Partial discharge of condition 6 (Remediation scheme) of planning permission 160378.

    Former Gas Works Gas Works Road Reading

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  12. Decision MadePL/18/0363

    Single storey rear extension

    29 Elliots Way Caversham Reading RG4 8BW

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  13. Decision MadePL/18/0364

    Conversion of loft space to form habitable room, incorporating hip to gable, dormer window to the rear & 2 no. roof lights to the front.

    27 Coniston Drive Tilehurst Reading RG30 6XS

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  14. Decision MadePL/18/0365

    Conversion of existing outbuildings from tyre fitting & associated repairs (Class B1a) and part of existing pub (Class A4) to a 14 bed hotel (Class C1) with parking and associated works.

    The Butler Ph 85-91 Chatham Street Reading RG1 7DS

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  15. Decision MadePL/18/0366

    Internal and external alterations associated with conversion and renovation of existing outbuildings to form hotel accommodation, with associated alterations to the public house including the installation of new access route within 85 Chatham Street.

    The Butler Ph 85-91 Chatham Street Reading RG1 7DS

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  16. Decision MadePL/18/0367

    T1 and T2 - Very large Holm Oaks located at the front of the property. To lift the canopy to 5.3m over the road by removing some smaller primary stems up to 100mm in diameter and secondary growth to give clearance for larger vehicles. This will be balanced over the garden however its already nearly at that height. To reduce the 5 x individual sections as shown in the pictures located over the garage, garden and road to alleviate leverage and reduce the risk of limbs becoming exposed outside of the canopy. The areas are to be reduced byapprox. 1.5-2m back to suitable growth points. Please note that this is not a full crown reduction, the trees will still have a

    8 The Beeches Tilehurst Reading RG31 6RQ

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  17. Decision MadePL/18/0368

    Single storey rear/side extensions

    98 St Georges Road Reading RG30 2RH

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  18. Decision MadePL/18/0369

    Ground and first floor rear extensions and conversion of two bedroom house into a three bedroom house.

    98 St Georges Road Reading RG30 2RH

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  19. Decision MadePL/18/0370

    Change of use of ground floor of Archway House (west) from A1 to B1 use to provide an entrance to B1 floorspace at first floor level. Resubmission of 171027

    Archway House Gosbrook Road Reading RG4 8HU

    Received 27 Feb 2018
  20. Decision MadePL/18/0371

    Fell conifers trees on frontage

    69a Hamilton Road Reading RG1 5RA

    Received 26 Feb 2018
  21. Decision MadePL/18/0444

    Alterations and extensions to dwelling to include 1 & 1/2 storey side extension, single storey rear extension and detached garage to replaceexisting garage.

    19 Grosvenor Road Caversham Reading RG4 5EJ

    Received 9 Mar 2018
  22. Decision MadePL/18/0445

    Single storey side and rear extension

    101 St Saviours Road Reading RG1 6EJ

    Received 10 Mar 2018
  23. Decision MadePL/18/0446

    Erection of part-two storey part-single storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of detached garage and external chimney

    1 Tamarisk Avenue Reading RG2 8JB

    Received 11 Mar 2018
  24. Decision MadePL/18/0447

    New detached garage and workshop

    9 Hamilton Road Reading RG1 5RA

    Received 11 Mar 2018

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