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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
16,391Searchable applications
420Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 11,002 approved or refused records
1,149Refused applications

9,853 approved · 1,149 refused · 1,189 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 May 2016 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Decision MadePL/19/1093

    Proposed single storey rear extension and an ancillary outbuilding

    113b Kidmore Road Caversham Reading RG4 7NH

    Received 4 Jul 2019
  2. Decision MadePL/19/1094

    Retrospective office conversion to a residential dwelling (C3 use)

    144a Chapel Hill Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DF

    Received 4 Jul 2019
  3. Decision MadePL/19/1096

    Demolition of existing garage. Construction of double storey side and rear extension.

    43 Carlton Road Caversham Reading RG4 7NT

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  4. Decision MadePL/19/1097

    Erection of a 3 storey building to provide 6 (6x2-bed) residential units (Class C3), parking, landscaping and associated works

    173-177 Kings Road Reading RG1 4EX

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  5. Decision MadePL/19/1098

    Fell one group of conifers and two Ash in the western corner' reduce the height of two confiers by 5m; prune one Oak branch overhanging from Picton Way

    19 Surley Row Emmer Green Reading RG4 8ND

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  6. Decision MadePL/19/1099

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 11 and 14 of application 190196 (following on from 171753)

    45 Albert Road Caversham Reading RG4 7AW

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  7. Decision MadePL/19/1100

    Demolition of bungalow and erection of two storey, 4 bed dwelling

    153 Hemdean Road Caversham Reading RG4 7QU

    Received 6 Jul 2019
  8. Decision MadePL/19/1101

    Single storey rear extension, re-roofing and elevational alterations to existing extension, and enlargement of lightwell

    13 Victoria Street Reading RG1 4NQ

    Received 6 Jul 2019
  9. Decision MadePL/19/1102

    Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 180799 for changes to approved plans

    2 Connaught Close Reading RG30 2UG

    Received 6 Jul 2019
  10. Decision MadePL/19/1103

    Demolition of existing single storey side and rear extension and the erection of new single storey side and rear extensions

    43 Vernon Crescent Reading RG2 8TS

    Received 7 Jul 2019
  11. Decision MadePL/19/1104

    Subdivision of retail unit (Class A1) and change of use to form 1x restaurant/hot food take-away (Class A3/A5) at part basement/part ground floor; and change of use (Class A2)with amalgamation of the rear of the unit at part basement/part ground floor with Metro Bank

    Unit 207 - 211 Broad Street Mall Reading RG1 7QH

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  12. Decision MadePL/19/1105

    Tree Preservation Order No 124/09 Type Cedrus SPP (Cedar)-Marked as T2on Drawing No E2745 (may have been superseded). Advice from Tree Surgeon from Kings Tree Care Services Ltd following inspection on June26th 2019. "Cedar tree needs deadwooding and thinning out, several lower branches cut back on both House No 24 and House 26". Both gardens currently suffer from excessive shading due to this tree.

    24 St Peters Hill Caversham Reading RG4 7AX

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  13. Decision MadePL/19/1106

    Single storey rear extension and loft conversion (resubmission of 182244)

    31 Chester Street Reading RG30 1LL

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  14. Decision MadePL/19/1107

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (air quality mitigation), 12 and 14 (roof top terrace noise assessment/mitigation) and 15 (cycle parking) of planning permission ref. 180863

    1-2 Market Place Reading RG1 2EQ

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  15. Decision MadePL/19/1108

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 6 (scheme for repair and maintenance of gate lettering) of listed building consent ref. 180864

    1-2 Market Place Reading RG1 2EQ

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  16. Decision MadePL/19/1109

    Change of use of a restaurant (A3) to offices (B1(a))

    One Forbury Square Reading Berkshire, RG1 3BB

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  17. Decision MadePL/19/1110

    Re-level paving adjacent to building to improve disabled access to entrance and new drainage connection.

    84 Queens Road Reading RG1 4BW

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  18. Decision MadePL/19/1111

    Loft conversion with the provision of a rear box dormer, a side dormer, and one front roof light. Alterations to ground floor side andrear doors and windows including new rooflight over existing single storey rear extension.

    10 Balmore Drive Caversham Reading RG4 8NL

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  19. Decision MadePL/19/1112

    Single story rear, side and front extension plus internal alterations.

    23 Hatford Road Reading RG30 3JA

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  20. Decision MadePL/19/1113

    Proposed single storey side and rear extension plus internal alterations.

    25 Hatford Road Reading RG30 3JA

    Received 8 Jul 2019
  21. Recommendation MadePL/19/1114

    First floor extension and two storey side extension to chalet bungalowto create 5 bedroom two storey dwelling without complying with condition no. 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 170219 for alterations to external materials and finishes, alterationsto window positions, enlargement of single storey rear extension, raising of ridge height of two storey side extension (by 0.4m) and alteration to the design of the porch, bay window and front door (amended description)

    2a Woods Road Caversham Reading RG4 6NA

    Received 9 Jul 2019
  22. Decision MadePL/19/1187

    Notification of Prior Approval for a Change Of Use from Retail, betting office or pay day loan shop or casino (Class A1 (shops) or Class A2 (financial and professional services)) to restaurant or cafe (Class A3). Prior Notification under Class C, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

    38b Church Street Caversham Reading RG4 8AU

    Received 5 Jul 2019
  23. Decision MadePL/19/1193

    Non-material amendment to planning consent 1710575 for lowering the roof on approved extension and other minor changes.

    33 Waverley Road Reading RG30 2QB

    Received 18 Jul 2019
  24. Decision MadePL/19/1195

    Non-Material Amendment to permission 190658 (granted on 18/06/19)for one additional window to the front elevation at ground floor level.

    9 Corinne Close Reading RG2 8AA

    Received 18 Jul 2019

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