64-72 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3BJ, READING,, RG1 3BJ Data via plota.co.uk

PL/26/0238 - Full planning permission Withdrawn

Proposal

Change of use of ground and lower ground floors from restaurant (Class E) with ancillary staff accommodation, to 6 flats (3 x 1-bed, 3 x 2-bed) including external alterations, new windows, bin storage, and boundary treatments to rear. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Withdrawn
5 May 2026

Withdrawn on 5 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Reading
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
RG1 3BJ
Received
20 Feb 2026
Validated
25 Mar 2026
Ward
Abbey Ward
Target decision
20 May 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
5 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Mathewson Waters Architects
Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#258 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Reading is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #274 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Reading decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #226 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #163 of 296
37%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #274 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #236 of 296
67%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
44 decided
643
Total decisions
103 refused in the year to March 2026