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Planning in Whitley

Approved
79%
22 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitley in the last 24 months, from Reading Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Whitley

Postcode districts

RG2 162 applications in the last 12 monthsRG1 301 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Reading Borough Council

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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. 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.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitley, 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, 44 planning applications were submitted near Whitley. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitley?
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Whitley. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitley?
The average planning decision time near Whitley is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Whitley?
The planning approval rate near Whitley is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitley?
The most common type of planning application near Whitley is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitley?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.