79 SILVER STREET, READING, RG1 2SU Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
PL/26/0641 - Full planning permission
Description
Temporary change of use of 61 student studio rooms (sui generis use class) to co-living scheme (sui generis use class) comprising 46 student studio rooms and 15 studio rooms for occupation by students or staff employed directly by the NHS for a period of 3 years. (amended) Data via plota.co.uk
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Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2020
Withdrawn
Temporary change of use (until 31st August 2021) from 61 student studio rooms to a mix of…
2020
Withdrawn
Temporary change of use (until 31st August 2021) from 61 student studio rooms to a mix of…
2020
Approved
Application to increase the working hours as approved under 180075 from 8:00 - 18:00 Mond…
2020
Approved
Application to increase the working hours as approved under 180075 from 8:00 - 18:00 Mond…
2020
Approved
Double sided projecting building number sign (internally illuminated)
2020
Approved
Double sided projecting building number sign (internally illuminated)
2017
Approved
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2017
With conditions
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2016
Refused
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2016
Refused
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2020
With conditions
Discharge of Condition 16 (Access) relating to the planning permission180075
2020
With conditions
Discharge of Condition 16 (Access) relating to the planning permission180075
2020
With conditions
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Landscape Management Plan)…
2020
With conditions
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Landscape Management Plan)…
2020
With conditions
Application for discharge of conditions 11,15 and 24 of planning permission 180075.
2020
With conditions
Application for discharge of conditions 11,15 and 24 of planning permission 180075.
2020
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 180075 – Change to condition 2 & 8 to cha…
2020
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 180075 – Change to condition 2 & 8 to cha…
2020
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 180075 to South/ courtyard elevation to s…
2020
Approved
Non-Material Amendment to permitted application 180075 to South/ courtyard elevation to s…
2019
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning consent 191794 for traditional/normal ridge detailing…
2019
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning consent 191794 for traditional/normal ridge detailing…
2019
With conditions
Application for discharge of condition 14 of planning permission 180075.
2019
With conditions
Application for discharge of condition 14 of planning permission 180075.
2019
Approved
Non-material amendment to planning application 180075 for changes to positioning of appro…
Within ~100m
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Installation of the Air Source Heat Pump as a primary source of heating
2023
Approved
9 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Demolition of existing buildings and structures, associated re-use of frame with basement…
2023
Approved
9 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Demolition of existing buildings and structures, associated re-use of frame with basement…
2024
Withdrawn
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Refused
9 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
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2021
Refused
9 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Demolition of existing buildings and structures, associated reuse of frame with basement…
2020
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
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2020
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Erection of part 2 and part 4 storey (plus basement level) buildings to provide 71 studen…
2020
With conditions
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
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2020
With conditions
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Erection of 4 storey building to provide 23 private rental homes with associated communal…
2019
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Erection of part 1, part 2 and part 4 storey (plus basement level) buildings to provide 7…
2019
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Erection of part 1, part 2 and part 4 storey (plus basement level) buildings to provide 7…
2017
Withdrawn
62-68 Silver Street Reading RG1 2QH
Conversion of existing building to residential use plus additional two floor of accommoda…
2017
Withdrawn
62-68 Silver Street Reading RG1 2QH
Conversion of existing building to residential use plus additional two floor of accommoda…
2019
Withdrawn
62-68 Silver Street Reading RG1 2QH
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
2019
Withdrawn
62-68 Silver Street Reading RG1 2QH
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
2018
Approved
17 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Proposed change of use of existing dwelling user class C3 to Home in Multiple Occupation…
2018
Approved
17 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Proposed change of use of existing dwelling user class C3 to Home in Multiple Occupation…
2018
Approved
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
2018
Approved
17 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Rear extension measuring 5.295m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.05m, and 2.95m in he…
2018
Approved
17 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Rear extension measuring 5.295m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.05m, and 2.95m in he…
2017
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2017
Refused
40 Silver Street Reading RG1 2ST
Demolition of existing building and erection of a part 3 and part 4 storey (plus basement…
2017
Approved
17 Upper Crown Street Reading RG1 2SS
Single-storey side/rear extension, rear dormer window and front rooflight
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.
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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