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Reading Borough Council
Planning applications.

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
17,430Searchable applications
422Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 11,740 approved or refused records
1,235Refused applications

10,505 approved · 1,235 refused · 1,253 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Oct 2015 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

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/20/0116

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3,4,5,6,7,9,14 of application 181151

    Land At Abbotsmead Place Caversham Reading

    Received 26 Jan 2020
  2. Decision MadePL/20/0117

    Insertion of a new window into the east elevation

    The Spinney Upper Warren Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 7EJ

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  3. Decision MadePL/20/0118

    Rear extension, minor internal works, garage renovated including a new roof.

    6 The Mount Reading RG1 5HL

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  4. Decision MadePL/20/0119

    Discharge of conditions 11 (contaminated land assessment), 12 (remediation scheme), 17 (arboricultural method statement & tree protection plan) and 24 (eradication strategy) of planning permission 180624.

    57 Baker Street Reading RG1 7XX

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  5. Decision MadePL/20/0120

    Installation of 4 No. new digital freestanding signs and 1 No. 15" digital booth screen.

    Unit 8 Reading Gate Retail Park A33 Relief Road Reading RG2 0DG

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  6. Decision MadePL/20/0121

    Two storey side extension (same as previously granted permission 070620)

    110 Peppard Road Emmer Green Reading RG4 8TH

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  7. Decision MadePL/20/0122

    Demolition of 29 garages and development of 46 new dwelling units, including the provision of affordable homes, provided in a mixture of houses and apartments (1 bed / 2 bed / 3 bed / 4 bed) in blocks of between 2.5 to 4 storeys, and the provision of bicycle parking spaces,car parking spaces and public realm works.

    Wensley Road Reading

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  8. Decision MadePL/20/0123

    Erection of a 3 to 5 storey building and semi-open basement providing 11 (5x1bed, 3x2bed and 3x3 bed) residential units (Use Class C3), 10 parking spaces, landscaping and associated works.

    Dental Surgery, Mulberry House 1a Eldon Road Reading RG1 4DJ

    Received 27 Jan 2020
  9. Decision MadePL/20/0211

    Change of use from Class B1(a)(offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 43 flats. Prior Notification under Class O, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Permitted Development) Order 2015.

    20 Greyfriars Road Reading RG1 1NL

    Received 7 Feb 2020
  10. Decision MadePL/20/0212

    Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.19m, and 2.96m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

    3 Forest Hill Tilehurst Reading RG30 6XE

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  11. Decision MadePL/20/0214

    Installation of two jet washes

    211 Shinfield Road Reading RG2 8HA

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  12. Decision MadePL/20/0215

    Part one, part two storey rear extension

    67 Stockton Road Reading RG2 8AH

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  13. Decision MadePL/20/0216

    First floor side and rear extensions to existing shop to create new one-bedroom self-contained residential flat

    46 Church Street Caversham Reading RG4 8AU

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  14. Decision MadePL/20/0217

    Installation of external plant equipment and associated screening to facilitate internal re-arrangements.

    Dunedin Hospital Bath Road Reading RG1 6NQ

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  15. Decision MadePL/20/0219

    Proposed change of use from C1 use (Guest House of 18No bedrooms) to Sui Generis use as a 'larger' Home in Multiple Occupation - HMO of 18No bedrooms

    2 Tilehurst Road Reading RG1 7TW

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  16. Decision MadePL/20/0220

    Proposed change of use from C1 use (Guest House of 18No bedrooms) to Sui Generis use as a 'larger' Home in Multiple Occupation - HMO of 18No bedrooms

    Belle View House 2 Tilehurst Road Reading RG1 7TW

    Received 10 Feb 2020
  17. Decision MadePL/20/0222

    Construction of a swimming pool and enclosure building. The use of the pool and enclosure are to be incidental to the enjoyment of thedwellinghouse.

    242 Gosbrook Road Caversham Reading RG4 8EA

    Received 11 Feb 2020
  18. Decision MadePL/20/0223

    Change of Use from Post Office (Use Class A1) to Flexible Use under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) Schedule 2, Part 3 ,Class V comprising either Shop (Class A1) or Medical Assessment Centre (Class D1)

    Reading Post Office 21-22 Market Place Reading RG1 2DQ

    Received 11 Feb 2020
  19. Decision MadePL/20/0224

    Demolition of garage and lean to and construction of single storey side and rear extension

    39 Westwood Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5PL

    Received 11 Feb 2020
  20. Decision MadePL/20/0226

    Proposed basement, Landscaping works and rear extension

    6 Western Oaks Tilehurst Reading RG31 6JE

    Received 12 Feb 2020
  21. Decision MadePL/20/0227

    Rear extension measuring 6m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.2m, and 3m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

    70 Cressingham Road Reading RG2 7JS

    Received 11 Feb 2020
  22. Decision MadePL/20/0301

    Conversion of guest house to 1x3 bed flat, 2x2 bed flats and 2x1 bed flats

    13 Addington Road Reading

    Received 25 Feb 2020
  23. Decision MadePL/20/0302

    Front balcony infill extension and single storey rear extension.

    7 Woodford Close Caversham Reading RG4 7HN

    Received 25 Feb 2020
  24. Decision MadePL/20/0303

    single-storey rear extension

    14 Buckingham Drive Emmer Green Reading RG4 8RZ

    Received 25 Feb 2020

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