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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
16,660Searchable applications
421Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 11,190 approved or refused records
1,176Refused applications

10,014 approved · 1,176 refused · 1,205 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Mar 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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Conservation areas15 mapped area records
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  1. Decision MadePL/19/1887

    Minor amendment to planning permission 160700 to site layout with additional 2 no. parking spaces within 3A.

    Green Park Village Longwater Avenue Reading RG2 6AB

    Received 26 Nov 2019
  2. Decision MadePL/19/1888

    Alterations to boundary wall including relocation of pier and brickwork and re-opening of existing gate, as approved under planning permission 180861/FUL, dated 14/09/18

    The Abbey Junior School 30 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AR

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  3. Decision MadePL/19/1889

    Single and two storey side and rear extensions

    108 Salisbury Road Reading RG30 1BN

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  4. Decision MadePL/19/1890

    Proposed part first floor rear extension and erection of a front porch

    82 Whitley Wood Lane Reading RG2 8PP

    Received 26 Nov 2019
  5. Decision MadePL/19/1891

    Non-material Amendment to permitted application 171848 for alteration of casement window to Bedroom 1 to French doors with glass Juliet Balcony on rear elevation.

    23 Wardle Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 6JR

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  6. Decision MadePL/19/1892

    Single and two storey rear extension, replacement garage and single storey front extension with porch

    49 Matlock Road Caversham Reading RG4 7BP

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  7. Decision MadePL/19/1894

    De-commissioning of existing Natwest branch. Removal of non-original fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment relating to the operation of the branch, as shown on plans by red dashed lines. No works to redecorate. Removal of all associated mechanical and electrical items and making safe. Removal of 3no. external ATMs and filling the apertures with sandstone to match existing. Removal of all signage from external elevation and making good.

    13 Market Place Reading RG1 2EG

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  8. Decision MadePL/19/1895

    Single storey rear extension

    12 Kenilworth Avenue Reading RG30 3DN

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  9. Decision MadePL/19/1896

    Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed extension of the existing driveway to provide an additional parking space

    8 Pilgrims Way Emmer Green Reading RG4 8RW

    Received 27 Nov 2019
  10. Decision MadePL/19/1898

    Display of: non-illuminated hoarding sign on north, east, south and west site boundaries; 1x sign above hoarding and 9x flag pole signs onwest boundary (all non-illuminated); 1x sign above hoarding and 3x flag pole signs on north-west boundary (all non-illuminated); 6x non- illuminated flag pole signs on south elevation (revised description) (part retrospective)

    Toys R Us Kenavon Drive Reading

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  11. Decision MadePL/19/1899

    Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from office to residential, with internal partitions and new door and window from an existing opening

    6 Malthouse Lane Reading RG1 7JA

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  12. Decision MadePL/19/1900

    Cedar (T1) - This mature Cedar crown has two noticeable levels, upper and lower. We would recommend a reduction to the overhanging lower level branches on the West side of Cedar by 2m-2.5m and a careful selection of branches on the East side to be reduced on the lower level by 2m. We would also recommend a slight reduction on the upper level by 1.5m and a reduction to the North lower canopy by 2m-2.5m. Wesuggest a cut diameter no greater than 80mm on live wood. There is a branch on the south lower level that has twisted and cracked but stillattached and live. We would recommend this is removed. Careful selection of major deadwood to be removed throughout whole

    160 Castle Hill Reading RG1 7RP

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  13. Decision MadePL/19/1902

    Proposed single storey rear extension with internal alterations.

    10 Priory Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 7SE

    Received 29 Nov 2019
  14. Decision MadePL/19/1903

    Lime (T2 of TPO) - crown lift to 5m, reduce lateral spread by 1m

    6 Dellwood Park Caversham Reading RG4 7NX

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  15. Decision MadePL/19/1904

    Oak (T2 of TPO) at 79 Kidmore Road - selective branch reduction to give 2.5m clearance from the roof of 6 Dellwood Park

    79 Kidmore Road Caversham Reading RG4 7NQ

    Received 28 Nov 2019
  16. Decision MadePL/19/1977

    Removal of existing rear extension and replacement with new. Front single storey extension and alterations to front porch.

    111 Chapel Hill Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DD

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  17. Decision MadePL/19/1978

    1 no.externally illuminated projecting sign

    Great Western House 18-20 Station Road Reading Berkshire RG1 1JX

    Received 25 Nov 2019
  18. Decision MadePL/19/1981

    Proposed ground floor single storey rear extension and alterations to existing garage, including dormer in south roofslope

    63 Grosvenor Road Caversham Reading RG4 5ES

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  19. Decision MadePL/19/1983

    Non-material amendment to approval of reserved matters 190465 (Plot E Station Hill).Various changes to internal layout and external elevations. D2 use at LGF level.

    Plot E Land at Friar St/Garrard St Reading

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  20. Decision MadePL/19/1984

    Non-material amendment to approval of reserved matters 190466 (Plot F Station Hill).Various changes to internal layout and external elevations. Introduction of D1 use.

    Station Hill Reading

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  21. Decision MadePL/19/1985

    Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 190441 - Introduction of D1 use under Condition 6 (Plot F only), Amendment to Condition 9 (Landscaping Masterplan).

    Station Hill Reading

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  22. Decision MadePL/19/1986

    Proposed two storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

    26 Highdown Avenue Emmer Green Reading RG4 8QS

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  23. Decision MadePL/19/1987

    Demolition of an existing store and construction of a new 3 bedroom dwelling but with a variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 171407/FUL, dated 02/07/18 to allow for a 3m deep extension, internal alterations and the provision of a roof light

    6 Norfolk Road Reading RG30 2EE

    Received 16 Dec 2019
  24. Decision MadePL/19/1988

    Notification of Prior Approval for a Change of use of central buildingfrom Class B1(c) (Light Industrial) to C3 (dwellinghouses) to comprise7 x dwellings. Prior Notification under Class PA, Part 3 of Schedule 2of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order2015.

    Onc House 68 St Johns Road Caversham Reading RG4 5AL

    Received 16 Dec 2019

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