New Town (RG1), Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Town (RG1), Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in New Town (RG1) are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Town (RG1).
- 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 New Town (RG1) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near New Town (RG1).
- - Unit 24, Suttons Business Park Suttons Park Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 1AZ
(retrospective) Application for advertisement consent for replacement of existing company logo signs with 3 no. lettering signs, projecting from the wall. Including 1 no. fascia sign and 2 no. monolit
Status: Undecided | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 180 LIVERPOOL ROAD, READING, RG1 3PH
Proposal for single storey side extension with internal alterations. Demolition of the existing garden shed & side fence to be rebuilt. (amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 5 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3LB
Proposed single storey side and part first floor rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 18-20 Wokingham Road,Reading, RG6 1JQ
Change of use of ground floor from Shop (E use class) to Non-residential educational facility (F1 use class)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - URS Building Whiteknights Campus Earley RG6 6BW
Full application for proposed external and internal refurbishment, repairs and alterations consisting of replacement windows and doors; replacement roofs, including new roof lights, cowls and lanterns
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - URS Building Whiteknights Campus Earley RG6 6BW
Application for Listed Building consent for proposed external and internal refurbishment, repairs and alterations consisting of replacement windows and doors; replacement roofs, including new roof lig
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 2, 32 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5RY
Fell two lime trees to the rear of the garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - PL/23/1792 - Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 210885 (granted on 24/08/2021 for roof alterations and external elevation works) to alter windows and doors on all floors and elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Unit 34, Suttons Business Park Suttons Park Avenue Earley Wokingham RG6 1AZ
Application for submission of details to comply with the following conditions of planning consent 231809 dated 10/11/2023. Condition 4 relates to a construction method statement, 7 to drainage details
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wokingham | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - PL/23/1435 - Reading Cemetery, Cemetery Arch London Road Reading Reading RG1 3AQ
Alterations comprising internal reconfiguration, redecoration and recommissioning works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - PL/23/0656 - Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan and Construction Phase Plan) of Application 210902
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-05-13
View full details - - Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan and Construction Phase Plan) of Application 210902
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-05-13
View full details - - 30 Cumberland Road Reading RG1 3LB
Use as large HMO (Sui Generis) for 10 years for 10 occupants (amended description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of New Town (RG1) in Berkshire
New Town (RG1) is a settlement located in Berkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Town (RG1) a particularly low-crime area.
New Town (RG1) has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Redlands, The Mount, South Park, Kendrick Road, Eldon Square, Alexandra Road. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around New Town (RG1) includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Town (RG1) 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 New Town (RG1)
In the last 24 months, 83 planning applications were submitted near New Town (RG1). Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. New Town (RG1) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near New Town (RG1) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Town (RG1) were full planning applications (27), tree works (23), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 61 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.