Search Reading planning applications
65 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Reading · updated daily · Reading Borough Council
- 55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BUAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 29 (boundary treatment details) of planning permission PL/23/1673, as granted on 27/03/2024.Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 2 Nov 2026PL/26/1467
- 79 Russell Street, Reading, RG1 7XGAwaiting decisionApplication for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 6 (Boundary Treatment) of application PL/25/1085Approval of details reserved by a conditionReceived 28 Oct 2026PL/26/1436
- Ashfield, 5 Kendrick Road, Reading, RG1 5DUAwaiting decisionSection 106A application to discharge Schedule 2 of the S106 Legal Agreement associated with planning permission PL/19/1686, dated 30 July 2020.Miscellaneous/Project WorkReceived 28 Oct 2026PL/26/1432
- 20 Hosier Street, Reading, RG1 7JLAwaiting decisionApplication to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 11, Class BPrior notification: DemolitionReceived 23 Oct 2026PL/26/1411
- Soane Point, 3-10 Market Place, Reading, RG1 2EGAwaiting decisionApplication under section 73 for variation of planning conditions attached to planning permission ref: PL/22/1446 (External works to existing building, including partial replacement of the existing facades fronting Market Place and Abbey Square alongside other external works to the building, set back single-storey extension above part of block fronting Market Place, part two part three storey extensions above other blocks, and conversion and alterations to ground floor reception and car parking area, together the works will deliver 38 new homes and (internal and external) residential amenity areas with associated car parking) for changes to the basement and ground floor layouts, building elevations and phasingRemoval/variation of conditionsReceived 22 Oct 2026PL/26/1403
Planning in Reading
- Approved
- 78%
- 164 of 187 decided
- Decision time
- about 11 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Reading in the last 24 months, from Reading Borough Council's planning register.
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Postcode districts
RG1 304 applications in the last 12 monthsRG4 349 applications in the last 12 monthsRG2 162 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Reading Borough Council
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About Reading
Reading, the largest town in Berkshire, serves as the county town and boasts a built-up area population of 355,596. Nestled in the picturesque Thames Valley at the confluence of the rivers Thames and Kennet, much of its urban landscape falls within the Borough of Reading, while some outer suburbs extend into adjacent local authority areas. This vibrant town is a key area for planning applications, reflecting its significance in the region. The town has a population of approximately 162,666 (2016 estimate). It sits within the Reading district.
Reading sits at an elevation of 61 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 40.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Reading a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Reading 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.reading.gov.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Reading, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 312 planning applications were submitted near Reading. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (70), full planning applications (67), tree works (26). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).