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See all 32,411 planning applications since 2016, 337 in the last 90 days, from Reading Borough Council across 1 area and 6 postcode districts. Search and filter them by date, status, development type or number of homes, see the latest on the map, or get a free alert for new applications. In the year to March 2026, Reading Borough Council decided 643 planning applications and approved 84%; 37% of householder decisions were made within eight weeks.

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2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/1424

136 Overdown Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6NJ

Lawful development certificate for conversion of garage & side utility into habitable space & internal alterations

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/1423

29 Connecticut Street, Reading, RG2 6AN

Single storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Reading
2 days ago Valid PL/26/1421

The Firs, Bath Road, Reading

G1 2x Thuja: crown lift trees to 4 metres.

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
2 days ago Valid PL/26/1420

13 Tilehurst Road, Reading

T1 Purple Plum: reduce lateral limbs away from building by 2 metres. Sever ivy. Crown lift canopy to 4 metres.

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Reading
2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/1245

71 Albert Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AW

Internal alterations with garage conversion and new pitched roof over

Householder planning permission Reading
2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/1104

19 Knights Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8RJ

Demolition of existing side shed/ garage wall and construction of a new, single storey wrap around extension to the side and rear. Works to form new p...

Householder planning permission Reading
23 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1415

Unit 8, Reading Gate Retail Park, Reading, RG2 0QG

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/26/0901 for Relocation of entrance door and Additional aluminium ...

Non-Material Amendment Reading
23 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1414

7 The Gardeners, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EZ

Renovation of the existing barn within the garden of 7 The Gardeners, including lowering the floor level, replacing the roof truss structure, the addi...

Householder planning permission Reading
23 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1411

20 Hosier Street, Reading, RG1 7JL

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Demolition of Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Develo...

Prior notification Reading
23 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1410

8 Barrington Way, Reading, RG1 6EG

Garage conversion to domestic use

Householder planning permission Reading
22 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1404

Soane Point , 3-10 Market Place , Reading, RG1 2EG

Installation of plant, smoke shafts, AOV’s, lift and stair overruns, and PV panels on the existing roof, provision of amenity space, including landsca...

Full planning permission Reading
22 Oct 2026 Closed PL/26/1406

Tilehurst Water Tower, Park Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 4DU.

The installation of 1no. new power generator, 1no. new equipment cabinet and associated ancillary works thereto.

Prior notification Part 16 Class A Reading
22 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1405

1 Gravel Hill Cottages, Blagrave Lane, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7DY

Two and single storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Reading
22 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1401

120 Kidmore Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7NB

Erection of rear single and double storey extensions; Alterations on existing southeast pitched roof.

Householder planning permission Reading
21 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1402

87 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QU

Change of use of Ground Floor from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 1 flat. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule...

Prior approval Part 3 Class MA Reading
21 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1398

1 Springfield Mews, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QA

Crown lifting of two Birch trees.

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Reading
21 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1396

1 Springfield Mews, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QA

T1 (TPO 24/07) - Turkey oak - 1.5m crown reduction in height and lateral spread and prune back limbs to provide 2m clearance from neighbouring roof, r...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
21 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1395

35 Hunters Chase, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7XH

G1 - prune back overhang to no. 35 on council owned trees along front boundary back to boundary line (as approved previously by RBC).

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
21 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1393

34 Talfourd Avenue, Reading, RG6 7BP

Loft conversion with dormers on rear elevation

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1392

3 Gravel Hill Cottages, Blagrave Lane, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7DY

One and a half storey rear extension and reinstatement of an internal wall

Adjacent Authority Consultation Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1390

87 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QU

The existing window at ground floor level on the side elevation is replaced with a door to allow independent access to the proposed flat (subject to ...

Full planning permission Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1267

62 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading

Minor amendment to planning permission PL/25/0501 to reduce the width of the single storey rear element and reconfigure door and window openings, remo...

Non-Material Amendment Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1389

2 Blaenant, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8PH

Loft conversion including installation of 1No flat roof dormer to the rear elevation, and 3No roof-lights to the front elevation, to form additional h...

Householder planning permission Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1008

21 Park Crescent, Reading, RG30 2NL

Proposed single storey rear extension, side extension and garage conversion.

Householder planning permission Reading
20 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1057

38 Orchard Grove, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6NF

Single storey rear extension to existing bedroom

Householder planning permission Reading
19 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1388

Flat 110, Hanover House, 202 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4NN

Proposed works to various trees within a conservation area

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Reading
19 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1387

251 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0HY

Rear extension measuring 4.5m in depth, with a maximum height of 2.64m, and 2.44m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an ext...

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Reading
19 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1386

19-21 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7SB

Discharge condition 4 of listed building consent PL/26/0858.

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
19 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1361

39 School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AS

Construction of a 2.7m wide dropped kerb and removal of traffic bollard to provide a vehicle crossing point from School Road onto a new off-street par...

Householder planning permission Reading
19 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1307

17 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6LJ

Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch

Householder planning permission Reading
16 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1382

Unit 1, Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6AX

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 (BREEAM) of application PL/26/0335

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
16 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1381

Unit 1, Scours Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 6AX

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of application PL/26/0335

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
16 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1383

59 Gloucester Road, Reading, RG30 2TH

Discharge of conditions 4 (validation report of remediation) and 10 (noise and nuisance management plan) of prior approval PL/26/0672, as given on 07/...

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
15 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1375

93 Addington Road, Reading, RG1 5PZ

Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormers.

Householder planning permission Reading
15 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1372

3-5, Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan) of application PL/26/0444

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
15 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1379

20 St Peters Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AX

Pollard lime tree to previous pollard points

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
15 Oct 2026 Approved 23 Oct PL/26/1378

20a St Peters Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AX

Re-pollard T4 Lime

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
15 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1376

Flat 101, Hanover House, 202 Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4NN

TPO reference G1 – Silver birch group Tip-reduce the lateral branches of the identified silver birch trees growing towards the building to achieve up ...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1368

Reading Crown Court, the Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EH

The proposed works comprise the removal of the existing door and adjacent window within the modern draft lobby partition, and the infilling of the res...

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Reading
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1370

34 Boston Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JU

Single-storey side and rear extension, garage conversion, insertion of 1 x roof lantern, and elevational alterations.

Householder planning permission Reading
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1369

34 Boston Avenue, Reading, RG1 6JU

Loft conversion with hip to gable and dormer conversion, and front porch.

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
14 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1367

Martindale Court, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX

G.1 3x Lawson Cypress and 1x Yew tree - Fell to as close to ground level as possible

Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area Reading
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1366

12 Morecambe Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7NL

Single storey side extension comprising garage, and ancillary space with flat roof and forced pitch to front elevation. Garage conversion to habitabl...

Householder planning permission Reading
14 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1365

20 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1NL

Deed of Variation to S106 agreement of application PL/24/1501

Full planning permission Reading
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1359

3-5 Craven Road, Reading, RG1 5LE

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 of application PL/26/0444

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1358

43 Church Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7AG

Discharge of Conditions 7 ( proposed roof insulation) and 8 (Materials) of application PL/25/1017

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1355

6 Copperfields, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PQ

Conversion of part of the double garage to form a home office, and associated alterations

Householder planning permission Reading
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1007

8 The Willows, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BD

Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

Householder planning permission Reading
12 Oct 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/0830

2 Coningham Road, Reading, RG2 8QP

The roof over the garage an the outbuilding partially collapsed and required to be replaced with a new Roof. Both the garage and attached outbuilding ...

Lawful development Reading
10 Oct 2026 Valid PL/26/1005

9 Canterbury Road, Reading, RG2 7TB

Alterations to the existing front boundary wall comprising the addition of brick pillars raised by approximately five brick courses and open-style gri...

Householder planning permission Reading
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56daysmedian to decide2 days slower than UK
56%decided within 8 weeks10 pts below UK
88%approved2 pts below UK
303of 388UK rank for speeddown 276 places on last year

1,317 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 · fewer than 1% went to committee. Days run from validation to decision, the clock councils report against; Plota live figures.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Reading Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
Across the 1,317 applications Reading Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 56 days, and 56% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 54 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Reading Borough Council approve?
88% of the applications Reading Borough Council decided in the last 12 months were approved. Withdrawn applications are not counted as decisions.
Where does this planning application data come from?
Every application on this page comes from Reading Borough Council's public planning register (publicregister.reading.gov.uk). Plota collects it, adds a map location and a category, and links each record back to the council's own entry, which is the authoritative version.
How often is this page updated?
Plota checks Reading Borough Council's register every day and adds new applications, status changes and decisions as the council publishes them. The register was last checked on 28 Oct 2026.
Where can I see the plans and documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports are held on Reading Borough Council's own website. Where the council publishes a document list, it appears on the application's page here with each item linking to the council's copy; otherwise the "View original council record" link on every application opens the council's entry.

About this data

Plota holds 32,411 planning applications from Reading Borough Council since 2016, each counted once: 1,939 current records, received since 2 Jan 2025, and 30,472 earlier ones in the Plota archive, searchable by location and keyword. 337 were received in the last 90 days. Current records are collected from the council's public register at publicregister.reading.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 28 Oct 2026. Each record carries the council's reference, address, proposal, dates, status and decision, with a map location and Plota's classification by type and procedure added. The council's own record is the authoritative version; every entry here links to it.

Latest application from Reading: 26 Oct 2026. We check the council's portal daily.