READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending PL/26/0785 - Full planning permission
Date received
15 Jun 2026
Date validated
15 Jun 2026
Postcode
RG1 3BQ
Type
Full planning permission

Description

Installation of temporary security hoarding, mesh screens and associated security measures to the Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, to secure the vacant building against unauthorised access, vandalism and anti-social behaviour pending determination of its future use. No change of use is proposed. Data via plota.co.uk

Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Reading is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
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, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #177 of 292
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #252 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #214 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
40 decided
635
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025