Reading, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reading, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · Town
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £403,815 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
93 planning applications found near Reading.
- - 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 - - 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
View full details - - 20 CROSS STREET, READING, RG1 1SN
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Bin Management Plan) of application PL/22/1423
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 154 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1HE
Change of use of the upper floors of the building to serviced accommodation units (Class C1) and associated external and internal works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 154 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1HE
Change of use of the upper floors of the building to serviced accommodation units (Class C1) and associated external and internal works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Out Of District Reading Borough Council Station Hill Reading RG1 1NF
Out Of District Planning Consultation RBC: Ref PL/26/0415 - Reserved Matters application pursuant to Outline Planning Permission ref. 192032 for the development of Plots A, B and D at Station Hill, Re
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Berkshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Station Hill, Reading, RG1 1NF
Reserved Matters application pursuant to Outline Planning Permission ref. 192032 for the development of Plots A, B and D at Station Hill, Reading, comprising the erection of two buildings to provide r
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 27-32 MARKET PLACE, READING, RG1 2DG
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (insulation installation schedule of works and methodology) of listed building consent ref .PL/22/0546
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - READING CROWN COURT, THE FORBURY, READING, RG1 3EH
Replacement of previously approved 4no. external ventilation penetrations with metal louvres into 2no. ventilation penetrations of revised size and quantity. Removal of the existing modern glazed part
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-25
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 90 (Access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - LAND BETWEEN WELDALE STREET AND CHATHAM STREET, READING, RG1 7BW
Discharge of condition 39 (ii) (Final BREEAM Certificate associated with the retail shop or restaurant and cafe) of planning permission PL/17/0326, as granted on 15/03/2018.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 40 ANSTEY ROAD, READING, RG1 7JR
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 CROSS STREET, READING, RG1 1SN
New shopfront and replacement of doors and windows on the front and rear elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-13
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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.
Property prices in Reading show an average sale price of £403,815, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
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, 196 planning applications were submitted near Reading. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Reading were full planning applications (57), discharge of conditions (51), outline applications (23). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 large-scale (major) developments, 45 medium-scale applications, 140 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: 40 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 132 applications
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