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Reading Borough Council
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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
16,109Searchable applications
419Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 10,803 approved or refused records
1,127Refused applications

9,676 approved · 1,127 refused · 1,173 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 21 Jul 2016 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas15 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decision MadePL/19/0259

    Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as 2 flats

    29 Craig Avenue Reading RG30 2PL

    Received 13 Feb 2019
  2. Decision MadePL/19/0260

    Demolish existing conservatory at rear of dwelling and replace with single storey extension. Conversion of garage to study.

    25 Crescent Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5AH

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  3. Decision MadePL/19/0261

    Confirmation that conditions 1,2,4-8,12,13,15,16,25,26,29,31,33,34,40 has been complied with/discharged for planning permission dated 21/12/2010 and ref 131280/FUL dated 20/12/2013

    42 Kenavon Drive Reading RG1 3DH

    Received 12 Feb 2019
  4. Decision MadePL/19/0262

    Non-material amendment to planning permission 161927 (amendments to 161013, which itself approved amendments to 152259 which originally approved various works, extensions and associated alterations to the building on 14/04/16) to alter the proposed plant screen such that it encloses the plant deck rather than extending to the boundary with theadjacent property for structural reasons

    32-41 West Street Reading RG1 1TZ

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  5. Decision MadePL/19/0264

    Confirmation that the conditions have been discharged from approved planning permission ref 78/00572 dated 29/11/1974

    Mander Court 8 Derby Road Caversham Reading RG4 5HE

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  6. Decision MadePL/19/0265

    Confirmation that the conditions have been discharged from approved planning permission ref 78/TP/1165 dated 20/02/1979

    Mander Court 8 Derby Road Caversham Reading RG4 5HE

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  7. Decision MadePL/19/0266

    Confirmation that the conditions have been discharged from approved planning permission ref 0000023853

    Mander Court 8 Derby Road Caversham Reading RG4 5HE

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  8. Decision MadePL/19/0267

    Discharge of conditions 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of permitted application 181566

    3-5 King Street Reading RG1 2HB

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  9. ClosedPL/19/0268

    Enforcement expediency

    13 Yelverton Road, Reading RG2 7SU

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  10. Decision MadePL/19/0269

    Creation of new ground floor door openings to flats, plus minor alterations to fenestration in eastern elevation.

    10 Southern Court South Street Reading

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  11. Decision MadePL/19/0271

    Single storey rear extension following demolition of garage

    13 Beechwood Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5BJ

    Received 14 Feb 2019
  12. Decision MadePL/19/0344

    Single storey rear extension to semi-detached house.

    37 Buckingham Drive Emmer Green Reading RG4 8RY

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  13. Decision MadePL/19/0346

    Internal and external repair works to listed building (part retrospective)

    140 Castle Hill Reading RG1 7RW

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  14. Decision MadePL/19/0347

    Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension, new porch, loft conversion and internal alterations.

    80 Knights Way Emmer Green Reading RG4 8RH

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  15. Decision MadePL/19/0348

    Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.

    65 Kidmore Road Reading RG4 7LZ

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  16. Decision MadePL/19/0349

    Proposed rear dormer roof extension and two rooflights on front roofslope.

    57 Hemdean Road Caversham Reading RG4 7SS

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  17. Decision MadePL/19/0350

    Proposed ground floor rear extension

    3 Hemdean Rise Caversham Reading RG4 7SA

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  18. Decision MadePL/19/0351

    Minor changes to windows and elevation details of planning permission 182070/FUL, dated 21/02/19

    14 Mount Pleasant Reading

    Received 28 Feb 2019
  19. Decision MadePL/19/0352

    Discharge of condition 6 (construction method statement) of planning permission 182070/FUL

    14 Mount Pleasant Reading

    Received 28 Feb 2019
  20. Decision MadePL/19/0353

    Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of planning permission 180447/HOU

    9 Hamilton Road Reading RG1 5RA

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  21. Decision MadePL/19/0354

    Lawsons Cyrpess (T4) - fell because of severe loss of light to main building. Blocking side entrance and parking. Has caused damage to drains at the property which necessitated replacement drains approx 4 years ago. Reasons for not wanting to replant is due to the light factor, access to parking and drainage problems. Small Leaved Lime (T2) - reduces access to drive and future planning permission.

    16 Richmond Road Caversham Reading RG4 7PP

    Received 28 Feb 2019
  22. Decision MadePL/19/0355

    Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed mobile home ancillary to the main house at the rear of the property

    23 The Ridings Emmer Green Reading RG4 8XL

    Received 27 Feb 2019
  23. Decision MadePL/19/0356

    Non-material amendments to permission 150721 [Erection of part 4, part5 storey building providing 16 (2x1, 13x2 & 1x3-bed) residential units(Class C3) with associated parking and landscaping, following demolition of existing buildings (Class A1 / B8 / nil use). (amended description)], namely to provide front and rear entrance canopies, fenestration alterations to front and rear gables and change from wooden to wrought iron vehicle entrances and side gates.

    114 Oxford Road Reading RG1 7NE

    Received 28 Feb 2019
  24. Decision MadePL/19/0357

    Two storey side/rear extension and single storey front and rear extensions, loft conversion with new dormer window and 2 Velux windows.

    10 Pegs Green Close Reading RG30 2NH

    Received 28 Feb 2019

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