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PL/26/0300 - Full planning permission Refused
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

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Application progress

✓
Received
5 Mar 2026
✓
Validated
30 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
22 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Documents 11

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice - Refusal Decision Notice · 22 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Delegated Report - PL_26_0300 Planning Officer report · 22 May 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF Heritage Statement.pdf PDF · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF JEA-EXI-003d Existing Layout PDF · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF JEA-PRO-001e Proposed Ground Floor and Elevation.pdf PDF · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF JEA-PRO-002e Proposed Elevation and Site Plan.pdf PDF · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF 4 Kings Road PL260300 Consultee comments · 28 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF Site notice displayed on 1 April 20262 JPG · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Site notice displayed on 1 April 2026 JPG · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF Matt Rodda Letter - Duke St and Kings Rd businesses.pdf PDF · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 5 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Reading
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
RG4 8DT
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
30 Mar 2026
Ward
Abbey Ward
Target decision
25 May 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
22 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

7comments received
1 objecting6 supporting

86% support · above the UK average of 15%

Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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Proposed works to the shop frontage
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2024 Approved
DUKESBRIDGE HOUSE, 23 DUKE STREET, READING, RG1 4FS
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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2023 Approved
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Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of external kitchen. Extract system to rear…
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2023 Approved
Jacksons Corner 1-9 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AS
Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of external kitchen. Extract system to rear…
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3-5 Duke Street Reading RG1 4SA
New shopfront to enable sub-division of ground floor
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2023 Approved
3-5 Duke Street Reading RG1 4SA
New shopfront to enable sub-division of ground floor
PL/23/0684
2023 Approved
1-2 Market Place Reading RG1 2EQ
Installation of aluminium framed secondary glazing to the front elevation.
230351
2023 Approved
1-2 Market Place Reading RG1 2EQ
Installation of aluminium framed secondary glazing to the front elevation.
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Commercial kitchen extract duct that horizontally protrudes out of thebrick wall of unit…
221363
2022 Approved
3-4 Kings Walk King Street Reading RG1 2HG
Commercial kitchen extract duct that horizontally protrudes out of thebrick wall of unit…
PL/22/1363
2022 Refused
Unit 2 Jacksons Corner 1-9 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AS
Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of external kitchen extract system to rear a…
221373
2022 Refused
Unit 2 Jacksons Corner 1-9 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AS
Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of external kitchen extract system to rear a…
PL/22/1373
2021 Approved
11 Duke Street Reading RG1 4SA
Change of use from sandwich shop to a nail and beauty salon (sui Generis) (Amended Descri…
211783
2018 Approved
3-5 King Street Reading
External seating area on public highway comprising 6 tables, 12 chairs, 4 planters and 3…
180372
2017 Approved
25 King Street Reading RG1 2HE
First floor rear extension and associated fenestration works
172215
2017 Approved
25 King Street Reading RG1 2HE
First floor rear extension and associated fenestration works
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2017 Approved
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Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#258 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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%).

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings