THE WHITE BUILDING, 33 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3BU Data via plota.co.uk

PL/26/0276 - Full planning permission Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed external entrance canopy and surround to main Kings Road entrance including replacement of existing white PPC metal illuminated sign with new white PPC metal illuminated sign Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Mar 2026
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Validated
3 Mar 2026
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Approved
6 May 2026

Approved on 6 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Reading
Application type
Full planning permission
Postcode
RG1 3BU
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
3 Mar 2026
Ward
Abbey Ward
Target decision
8 May 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
6 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2016 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition. (141028)
161471
2016 Approved
Application for approval of details reserved by condition. (141028)
PL/16/1471
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Change of use of part of building from Class E (offices) to Class C3 (dwelling houses) to…
PL/25/1711
2025 Approved
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Installation of roof space windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north bl…
PL/25/1175
2025
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Installation of roof space windows within the north, east, south and west elevations of t…
PL/25/1729
2025 Approved
58 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3AA
Change of use of 1st Floor, 2nd Floor and Loft from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling hou…
PL/25/1212
2025 Withdrawn
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Change of use of part of the 5th (north block) and 6th (middle block) floors from Class E…
PL/25/1148
2025 Approved
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Change of use of part of the ground floor to seventh floor from Class E (offices) to C3 (…
PL/25/0918
2025 Refused
NATIONAL DEPOSIT FRIENDLY SOCIETY, 58 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3AA
Change of use of 1st Floor, 2nd Floor and Loft from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling hou…
PL/25/0868
2025 Approved
23 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3AR
Application for consent to display an Advert -3no. internally illuminated fascia signs, a…
PL/25/0870
2025 Approved
ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA
Change of use of part of ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors from Class…
PL/25/0202
2025 Approved
Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk, Reading, RG1 3BA
Installation a granite way marker/milestone (“Mouteira” in Galician) within the surroundi…
PL/25/0373
2023 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Change of use from E(g)(i) to F1(g) Law Courts for both The Carbon Building and Highbridg…
231190
2023 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Listed building Consent for alterations to Highbridge House, re-opening of opening in rea…
231191
2023 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Change of use from E(g)(i) to F1(g) Law Courts for both The Carbon Building and Highbridg…
PL/23/1190
2023 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Listed building Consent for alterations to Highbridge House, re-opening of opening in rea…
PL/23/1191
2023 Approved
St Lawrence House Abbey Square Reading RG1 3AG
Proposed Change of Use to allow flexible use Including Class E and Class F(1) Non-residen…
231091
2023 Approved
St Lawrence House Abbey Square Reading RG1 3AG
Proposed Change of Use to allow flexible use Including Class E and Class F(1) Non-residen…
PL/23/1091
2022 Approved
2 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AA
Single storey vertical extension and associated works to provide 4x1 bed flats, following…
220130
2022 Approved
2 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AA
Single storey vertical extension and associated works to provide 4x1 bed flats, following…
PL/22/0130
2023 Approved
Abbey Gardens 4-6 Abbey Street Reading RG1 3BA
New glazed entrance and external step platform lift.
230211
2023 Approved
Abbey Gardens 4-6 Abbey Street Reading RG1 3BA
New glazed entrance and external step platform lift.
PL/23/0211
2017 Refused
Abbey Gardens 4/6 Abbey Street Reading Berkshire RG1 3BA
External terrace and decked area
PL/17/2261
2017 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
1x non-illuminated fascia sign at ground floor level at junction of Kings Road and Highbr…
171864
2017 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
1x non-illuminated fascia sign at ground floor level at junction of Kings Road and Highbr…
PL/17/1864
2017 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Decoration of existing masonry walls with new black masonry paint
171214
2017 Approved
20-30 Kings Road Reading RG1 3EX
Decoration of existing masonry walls with new black masonry paint
PL/17/1214
Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#258 of 296 councils
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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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for householder decisions
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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