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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
18,687Searchable applications
425Recorded as pending
90%Approval rate · 12,636 approved or refused records
1,321Refused applications

11,315 approved · 1,321 refused · 1,326 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Feb 2015 to 12 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/22/1802

    Insert new first floor window in front elevation

    11 Victoria Street Reading RG1 4NQ

    Received 1 Dec 2022
  2. Decision MadePL/22/1805

    Proposed changes to the existing fenestration, additional rooflights to the existing rear extension, raised decking to the rear garden and internal alterations.

    14 St Annes Road Caversham Reading RG4 7PA

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  3. Decision MadePL/22/1806

    Part converting an existing house and 9 flats to 12 flats including extensions to lower ground and ground floors.

    27-33 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AA

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  4. Decision MadePL/22/1807

    Part converting an existing house and 9 flats to 12 flats including extensions to lower ground and ground floors.

    27-33 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AA

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  5. Decision MadePL/22/1808

    Demolition of existing garage, construction of ground and first floor Extensions

    22 Gurney Close Caversham Reading RG4 7LE

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  6. Decision MadePL/22/1811

    Upgrading the reception entrance with an access ramp, lighting, adjusting path location and tree to create a direct entrance route andto drop the kerb to allow for wheelchair access between road and path.

    452 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0QE

    Received 2 Dec 2022
  7. Decision MadePL/22/1812

    Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer and two roof lights to the front elevation.

    4 Randolph Road Reading RG1 8EB

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  8. Decision MadePL/22/1816

    Single storey rear extension and first floor side and rear extension.

    9 Cockney Hill Tilehurst Reading RG30 4HF

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  9. Decision MadePL/22/1817

    Ancillary Detached Annex for a family member.

    80 Whitley Wood Road Reading RG2 8JE

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  10. Decision MadePL/22/1818

    Erection of a single-storey (4.5m deep - 2.65 m high) rear extension

    180 Thirlmere Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG30 6XJ

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  11. Decision MadePL/22/1819

    Single storey rear extension. First floor extension and roof adjustment to create a gable to front elevation.

    2 Kelmscott Close Caversham Reading RG4 7DG

    Received 5 Dec 2022
  12. Decision MadePL/21/2086

    Proposed Change of use from day care center for adults with learning difficulties and autism and a 1x4 bed respite accommodation to a children's care home. Erection of a single storey side extension, removal of existing 4 no. roof lights and erection 2 no. dormer windows

    2 Alexandra Road Reading RG1 5PE

    Received 29 Dec 2021
  13. Decision MadePL/22/0291

    Conversion of a single dwelling (Class C3) to a Sui-Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 9 persons, and conversion of the existing garage to a cycle and garden store, plus erection of two dormer windows, bin storage and associated enabling internal works andminor external works (re-submission of 211420/FUL)

    2 Howard Street Reading RG1 7XS

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  14. Decision MadePL/22/0292

    Single storey side and rear extension

    20 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  15. Decision MadePL/22/0293

    Part Ground Floor rear extension and Part First Floor Rear Extension

    61 Elmstone Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5NS

    Received 24 Feb 2022
  16. Decision MadePL/22/0294

    Installation of Interpretation Board on temporary hoarding on boundary to former Central Swimming Pool site facing the Bedford Road.

    1 Bedford Road Reading RG1 7EU

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  17. Decision MadePL/22/0296

    Demolition of existing conservatory and new 2 storey rear/side extension.

    21 Wedgewood Way Tilehurst Reading RG30 6BY

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  18. Decision MadePL/22/0297

    Demolish existing conservatory, utility room and carport. Erect new part single storey and part two storey rear extension, and new front Entrance Porch, with associated alterations internally and to fenestration and cladding.

    37 Oak Tree Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 6JU

    Received 1 Mar 2022
  19. Decision MadePL/22/0370

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (materials) and 5 (construction method statement) of application 211224

    9 Bath Road Reading RG1 6HH

    Received 16 Mar 2022
  20. Decision MadePL/22/0373

    Reduce lateral spread creating conical tapered form, concentrating on lateral growth that extends beyond the general crown profile. This reduction should be about 2m maximum in length to suitable secondary growth point a. Some lower branches may require complete removal to ensure adequate clearance of the house

    Heath Point Upper Warren Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 7ED

    Received 17 Mar 2022
  21. Decision MadePL/22/0375

    Maple tree - remove dead wood and damaged limbs; selective tip reduction as per the submitted annotated photographs

    23 Waylen Street Reading RG1 7UP

    Received 9 Feb 2022
  22. ClosedPL/22/0120

    Demolition of condemned two storey side extension and replacement with new two storey side extension plus single storey rear extension. Party wall to move to straddle boundary

    28 Crawshay Drive Emmer Green Reading RG4 8SX

    Received 26 Jan 2022
  23. Decision MadePL/22/0121

    Erection of 2 x 2-bed semi-detached dwellings to the rear of No’s 12 &14 Wantage Road (fronting Wilson Road) and associated works, followingdemolition of existing structures.

    Land to the Rear of 12-14 Wantage Road Reading RG30 2SE

    Received 26 Jan 2022
  24. Decision MadePL/22/0122

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Employment and Skills) and 7 (External Lighting) of application 201108

    Unit 1 Stadium Way Tilehurst Reading RG30 6BX

    Received 27 Jan 2022

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