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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Reading planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of Reading Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official Reading website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates28,355Searchable applications
429Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 20,569 approved or refused records
2,296Refused applications
18,273 approved · 2,296 refused · 2,182 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 31 Oct 2008 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 26 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning and building controlContact planning Contact Building ControlLocal plan Planning policyConservation areas Conservation areas and listed buildingsArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Decision MadePL/25/1565
Removal of existing timber and metal balcony railings and replacement with metal balcony railings finished in anthracite, RAL 7016.
RIVERSIDE COURT, PROMENADE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1566
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/19/1043 to alter the wording of Condition 2 (approved plans) and removal of condition 13 (solar panels)
43 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4PS
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1567
Single Storey Rear Extensions
20 RECTORY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SH
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1568
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/0759 in relation to the approved main entrance and canopy
CROWNE PLAZA READING, RICHFIELD AVENUE, READING, RG1 8BD
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1569
Proposed loft conversion, rear dormer window and front rooflights
44 WINDRUSH WAY, READING, RG30 2NQ
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1570
Hybrid planning application 252498 (part in full, part in outline) comprising outline application for: up to 2,800 residential units to include up to 100 custom and selfbuild plots; 2 primary schools (up to 3 forms of entry) to include early years provision and 1 secondary school (up to 12 forms of entry); one District Centre, to incorporate up to 11,000m2 of Class E (Commercial, Business and Service, to include a food store of around 2,500m2), and Class F (Local Community and Learning); one Local Centre, to incorporate up to 2,400m2 of Class E; a Sports Hub to include sports pitches and pavilion space; up to 4,250m2 of further Class E, Class F, and sui generis development to include commercial, health care and public house; associated green infrastructure, landscaping, public open space, play areas, and ecological enhancement measures; 20 gypsy and traveller pitches; drainage and flood alleviation measures to include Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) and engineering measures within Loddon Valley for the River Loddon; associated highway / transport / supporting infrastructure including spine road, pedestrian and cycle connections; associated utilities, infrastructure, and engineering works, including the undergrounding of overhead lines and an electricity substation; up to 0.5ha of land adjoining St Bartholomew’s Church for use as cemetery. All matters reserved other than access, incorporating: access to highways, incorporating: a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Lower Earley Way via a new 4th arm to the Meldreth Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the M4; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular bridge over the River Loddon; a new vehicular access to the A327 Reading Road, via a new arm to the Observer Way roundabout; a new pedestrian, cycle and vehicular access to Thames Valley Science Park; Phase 1 of internal roads including pedestrian / cycle routes, associated infrastructure, drainage and landscaping.
HALL FARM, CHURCH LANE, ARBORFIELD, RG2 9HX (Loddon Garden Village)
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1571
Two storey side extension to existing dwelling
21 LOWFIELD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6NL
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1572
Installation of two windows at first floor level on the south elevation, provision of a single door following removal of a canopy and associated revolving door at ground floor level on the north elevation and installation of one projecting smokeshaft and two automatic opening vents at roof level.
Beta Building, 121 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3ES
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1573
Change of use of ground to fourth floors from Class E (offices) to Class C3 (dwelling houses) to form 44 self-contained residential units. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended).
Beta Building, 121 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 3ES
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1574
T03 Oak mature, 15m+ Crown reduction (North West) away from the house by 3m.
9 WOODLANDS GROVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6NB
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Under ConsultationPL/25/1575
Proposed two storey rear, first floor side, part garage conversion & front porch.
2 ORWELL CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PU
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1576
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
7 TREFORGAN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7XG
Received 3 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1578
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E), or betting office or pay day loan shop to mixed use including up to two flats (Use Class C3). Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G
73 CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, READING, RG2 7BD
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1579
Erection of a single storey solid roof conservatory to the rear of the property
10A MONTFORT GATE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6AD
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1580
Proposed installation of three digital signs
University of Reading Whiteknights Campus, Shinfield Road, Reading, RG6 6DJ
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1581
Proposed single storey rear extension/conservatory.
42 CHAZEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DS
Received 4 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1583
Construction of a two-storey side and rear extension and conversion of existing ground floor rear extension extension from flat to pitched roof. Conversion of garage into habitable space
33 WRENFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7QE
Received 5 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1584
Prune 1 pear tree in front garden
104 HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RD
Received 5 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1586
Rear extension measuring 3.2m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.93m, and 2.98m 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.
270 TILEHURST ROAD, READING, RG30 2NE
Received 5 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1589
Change of use of the ground floor to takeaway restaurant involving alterations to shopfront and installation of extractor fan at the rear (amended)
8A HIGH STREET, READING
Received 5 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1590
Change of use of the ground floor to takeaway restaurant involving alterations to shopfront and installation of extractor fan at the rear (amended)
8A, HIGH STREET, READING
Received 5 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1591
Proposed garage conversion
6 MORISTON CLOSE, READING, RG30 2PW
Received 6 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1592
Proposed single storey side extension
80 HATFORD ROAD, READING, RG30 3HP
Received 6 Nov 2025 - Decision MadePL/25/1593
Erection of a detached open-sided timber pergola structure within the existing pub garden, following removal of the existing jumbrella.
THE SPORTSMAN PH, 201 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, RG2 7DS
Received 6 Nov 2025
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Reading Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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