Coley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coley, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coley are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coley
Coley is an inner-town district located near the centre of Reading in Berkshire, often referred to as Old Coley to differentiate it from the newer suburb of Coley Park. This area offers a blend of historical character and urban convenience, making it relevant for those considering planning applications or developments in the heart of Reading.
District: Reading
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Area Information
- Admin district: Wokingham
- Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley
- LSOA: Wokingham 012H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coley.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Coley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Coley.
- - REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 29 ST SAVIOURS ROAD, READING, RG1 6EJ
Garage conversion and single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - SECOND FLOOR, 81 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4QA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/23/1535 (Change of Use of the third floor from office space to residential, the creation of two 3-bed flats and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 25 ROSE KILN LANE, READING, RG2 0JZ
T1- Various London Plane trees - Crown lift
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 144 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2RD
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (Window details) of application PL/25/0313
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 86, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
To install ventilated stud walls to short lengths of the basement perimeter walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 70 WHITLEY STREET, READING, RG2 0EQ
Erection of 2no. single-storey one-bedroom dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 Flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Developme
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 86, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of application PL/25/0524
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - FLAT 4, 70 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4SJ
The proposed works comprise the repair of existing timber window frames and the replacement of defective sash elements to three windows within a Grade II listed building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 86, London Street, Reading, RG1 4SJ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 of application PL/25/0525
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 86 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4SJ
Rear garden T.1 Pear Section fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - THE SALVATION ARMY HOSTEL, WILLOW STREET, READING, RG1 6AB
Provision of a new modular building to provide safe refuge and sleeping accommodation for homeless people.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 34-38 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING
Discharge of conditions 6 (cycle parking), 8 (postal addresses) and 17 (boundary treatments) of planning permission PL/18/1117, as granted on 12/08/2019.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 40-48 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING
Retrospective demolition of car repair garages and erection of 6 dwellings (5 x 2-bed, 1 x 3-bed); with landscaping, waste storage areas, bicycle storage and associated works (an amended scheme to tha
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 34-38 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING
Discharge of condition 18 (dwelling emission rates) of planning permission PL/18/1117, as granted on 12/08/2019.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
Change of use of existing building from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 new apartments. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Plannin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 39 SPRING TERRACE, READING, RG2 0BD
Existing C4- 5 people House of Multiple Occupation
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 37 ALPINE STREET, READING, RG1 2PY
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 of permission PL/19/1270, with conditions 2 and 7 as amended by PL/24/0031 (amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 94 Whitley Street, Reading, RG2 0EQ
Change of Use to a coffee shop with new shopfront and awning.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Coley in Berkshire
Coley is an inner-town district located near the centre of Reading in Berkshire, often referred to as Old Coley to differentiate it from the newer suburb of Coley Park. This area offers a blend of historical character and urban convenience, making it relevant for those considering planning applications or developments in the heart of Reading. It sits within the Reading district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Coley a particularly low-crime area.
Coley has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Russell Street and Castle Hill, The Mount, St Mary's Butts and Castle Street, Downshire Square, Kendrick Road, Market Place and London Street, Eldon Square, Christchurch. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Coley
In the last 24 months, 167 planning applications were submitted near Coley. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Coley.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Coley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Coley were full planning applications (50), discharge of conditions (37), tree works (25). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 39 medium-scale applications, 119 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 120 applications
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