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PL/26/0785

Full application at READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ, Reading. View planning documents, track the decision and get email alerts on updates.

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Installation of temporary security hoarding, mesh screens and associated security measures to the Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, to secure the vacant building against unauthorised access, vandalism and anti-social behaviour pending determination of its future use. No change of use is proposed.

PL/26/0785

Small
Full

READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ

Submitted15 Jun
Validated
Consultation
Target
Decided
8 weeks typical decision time in Reading91% of full applications approved

This is a full planning application for a change of use at READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ. Reading has handled 450 applications of this type and approves 91% of them, typically deciding them in 72 days. It was submitted on 15 June 2026 and is still awaiting a decision. The site is in 5 listed buildings nearby. There has been 1 other application at this address. In the past year there have been 93 applications across Abbey Ward. We hold 420 applications in total for the RG1 postcode area.

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Application Details

Reference
PL/26/0785
Address
READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ
Postcode
RG1 3BQ
Local Authority
Reading
Application Type
Full
Scale / Size
Small
Decision Status
Undecided

Applicant & Agent

Planning Application Dates

Consultation Expiry
8 July 2026
Date Submitted
15 June 2026

Planning Decision

Publicity

Appeal

Additional Information

Coordinates
51.455116, -0.967823

Source: Reading