ROYAL BERKSHIRE ARCHIVES, 9 COLEY AVENUE, READING, RG1 6AF Data via plota.co.uk

PL/26/0036 - Removal/variation of conditions Approved

Proposal

Extension to the existing Berkshire Record Office and associated site works. {Variation to conditions 2 (Approved plans), 3 (Materials), 7.b (Green or Brown Roof) and 10 (Mechanical Plant) of application } Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Approved
26 Jun 2026

Approved on 26 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Aug 2026

Documents 35

Plans & drawings 25

PDF Planting Plan 3/3 Amended Plan · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Planting Plan 2/3 Amended Plan · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Planting Plan 1/3 Amended Plan · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF TPP rev F Amended Plan · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape Proposals Amended Plan · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed South Elevation Amended Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed West Elevation Amended Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed East Elevation Amended Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed North Elevation Amended Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed Ground Floor Plan Rev E Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape Proposals Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Planting Plan 2/3 Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Planting Plan 1/3 Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Tree Pit Detail Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Outline Planting Specification Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Application Form Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Planting Plan 3/3 Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF Proposed North Elevation Rev D Amended Plan · 17 Feb 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0100-D-Proposed Ground Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0200-B-Proposed North Elevation.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0102-C-Proposed Roof Plan.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0201-B-Proposed East Elevation.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0001-A-Proposed Site Plan.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0101-C-Proposed First Floor Plan.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗ PDF 286-0202-B-Proposed South_West Elevations.pdf PDF · 14 Jan 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Reading
Application type
Removal/variation of conditions
Postcode
RG1 6AF
Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Coley Ward
Target decision
26 Jun 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
26 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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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%).

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