Whitley, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whitley, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Whitley are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Whitley
Whitley is a suburb located within the town of Reading, Berkshire, and serves as an electoral ward in the Borough of Reading. This area presents various planning opportunities and developments that may be of interest to those researching local planning applications.
District: Reading
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £442,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Earley and Woodley
- LSOA: Reading 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whitley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitley.
- 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 Whitley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Whitley.
- - 30 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AZ
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension with roof terrace above, including glazed balustrades, privacy screening and external spiral staircase access.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - BENNET COURT, BENNET ROAD, READING
Non-material amendments to permission PL/22/1936 (granted on 05/12/2023 for demolition of existing buildings and erection of one industrial building) to alter the wording of conditions 2 (approved pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 452 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0QE
Removal of 21 No. external condensers and their replacement with 6 No. external plant units, vehicle protection barrier and associated works (retrospective consent); and the installation of 4 No. addi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 46 Donnington Road, Reading, RG1 9ND
Rear extension measuring 5.5m in depth, with a maximum height of 2.78m, and 2.25m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the T
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB
Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - BENNET COURT, BENNET ROAD, READING
Non-material amendments to permission 221936 (granted on 05/12/2023 for demolition of existing buildings and erection of one industrial building) to alter the wording of conditions 2 (approved plans),
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - BASINGSTOKE ROAD LAMPOST 57, BASINGSTOKE ROAD,, READING, RG2 0JE
REG 5 Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights for a proposed H3G Ltd Rooftop-based upgrade at proposed base station
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 7 NEWLYN GARDENS, READING, RG2 8BD
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension (amended)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - W H Smith News 4 Acre Road Reading RG2 0XZ
Installation of 2.4m high palisade gates at junction of site car park and the main highway at Acre Road
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - B&Q Unit 1 Reading Gate Retail Park Acre Road Reading RG2 0LG
Replacement Signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - PL/23/1143 - 19 Bennet Road Reading RG2 0QX
Proposed front extension and raising of roof line of 3 current commercial garages to align with existing adjacent workshop. Works include changes to fenestration, replacement commercial cladding and a
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Whitley in Berkshire
Whitley is a suburb located within the town of Reading, Berkshire, and serves as an electoral ward in the Borough of Reading. This area presents various planning opportunities and developments that may be of interest to those researching local planning applications. It sits within the Reading district.
Property prices in Whitley show an average sale price of £442,190, 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 Whitley a particularly low-crime area.
Whitley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, The Mount, 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, Whitley 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 Whitley
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Whitley. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Whitley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whitley were full planning applications (10), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitley Wood planning applications
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- Whiteknights planning applications
- Reading planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.