Reading, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reading, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Reading are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 162,666 (2016) · Area: 40.4 km² · Elevation: 61m
District: Reading
Website: https://www.reading.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 019A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reading.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reading.
- 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 Reading based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
111 planning applications found near Reading.
- - ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Discharge of Conditions 6 (internal and external lighting scheme) and 7A (details of biodiversity enhancements) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 19-21 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7SB
Proposed works to both properties (19 and 21) including: reinstating/replacement tiles, timber joinery repairs/replacement, fixing/replacing fittings, mortar replacement, replace structural timber bea
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Discharge of conditions 9 (contaminated land survey and assessment), 10 (contaminated land remediation scheme) and 11 (contaminated land validation report) of prior approval application PL/25/1711, as
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - SWEENEY & TODD, 10 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7RD
Conversion of the existing building to mixed restaurant/takeaway (Sui Generis) use at ground floor and basement with the creation of 4 flats (Use Class C3) across the ground, first, second and third f
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 27-32, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2DG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 14 (CCTV) and 23 (External Lighting) of planning permission ref. PL/22/0545
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ
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, van
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 29 CASTLE STREET, READING
Relocation of existing plant to upper roof level, creation of roof terrace, installation of solar photovoltaic panels, erection of parapets and plant screening and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 8-10 Station Road, 15 Friar Street and Units 1-26 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DB
Discharge of condition 4 (Cleaning Method Statement) of listed building consent PL/25/1179, as granted on 15/10/2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 59, London Street, Reading RG1 4PS
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4, 5, 6 and 7 of application PL/22/1623
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - St Marys House, 66-68 St Marys Butts and 75-77 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2LG
Change of use of first to third floors from office (Class E) to provide serviced apartments (Class C1). Addition of fourth floor to provide serviced apartments (Class C1) and various associated altera
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Station Hill , Station Hill , Reading, RG1 1NB
Application for Non-material amendment to planning permission reference PL/19/2032 to facilitate amendments Condition 55 and 56
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - BLUE COLLAR CORNER, 15 HOSIER STREET, READING, RG1 7QL
Variation of condition 2 of application PL/21/0540 (Construction of new food and drink quarter (constructed using shipping containers) including restaurants and cafes (Class E) and Bar (Sui Generis) a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - ADVANTAGE, 87 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7SN
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions C3 and C4 (Contamination investigation) of application PL/24/0949
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 27-32, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2DG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (courtyard operational management plan) of planning permission) ref. PL/22/0545.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - BROAD STREET MALL, BROAD STREET, READING
Use within Class E for indoor, sport, recreation and fitness on a 24 hour basis.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 40 HOWARD STREET, READING, RG1 7XS
Retrospective application for the removal of chimney stacks
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - THAMES VALLEY POLICE, CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7TH
Request for EIA Screening Opinion
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 84 LONDON STREET, READING
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 of application PL/19/0478
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 27-32, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2DG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (refuse collection details) of application PL/22/0545
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Reading in Berkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Reading a particularly low-crime area.
Reading has 9 conservation areas within its boundaries: Russell Street and Castle Hill, The Mount, St Mary's Butts and Castle Street, Downshire Square, St Peter's, 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, Reading planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.reading.gov.uk/. 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 Reading
In the last 24 months, 225 planning applications were submitted near Reading. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Reading.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Reading slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Reading were full planning applications (63), discharge of conditions (61), outline applications (25). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 47 medium-scale applications, 164 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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: 41 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 14 applications
- Awaiting decision: 157 applications
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