Search Reading Borough Council planning applications

Search current and historic planning applications published by Reading Borough Council - 320 applications in the last 90 days across 1 area and 6 postcode districts. Filter applications by date, status, development type, or number of homes, view them on the map, or create 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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Yesterday Valid PL/26/1214

Abbeyfield House, 11 Maitland Road, Reading, RG1 6NL

T1: Walnut - To reduce by 4 metres the lime extending to the North East T2: Pear - To reduce all round by 2 metres back to previous reduction points...

Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Reading
Yesterday Valid PL/26/1213

Apex Plaza, Forbury Road, Reading

Proposed works to several trees

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
Yesterday Valid PL/26/1212

57 Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7EX

Beech, Fagus Sylvatica Prune small lower branches overhanging into one neighbour's garden TPO number 127/07

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
Yesterday Under Consultation PL/26/1177

Thames Valley Service Station, George Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8DH

Provision of Valeting Facility to include Three Jet Wash Bays, Two Service Bays and Associated Works

Full planning permission Reading
Yesterday Valid PL/26/1062

20 Church End Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4UT

Proposed loft conversion

Lawful development Reading
2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/0924

Unit 4, International Logistics Park, Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 6DH

Building and totem signage

Consent to display an advertisement Reading
2 days ago Under Consultation PL/26/1211

101 St Michaels Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4RY

Side facing dormer to serve existing 1st floor level.

Householder planning permission Reading
9 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1152

173 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QZ

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/24/1422 - Window fenestration update to reflect on site construct...

Non-Material Amendment Reading
9 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1021

117 Wokingham Road, Reading

New side dormer to existing roof to provide larger habitable space to both existing kitchen and bathroom

Full planning permission Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1202

21 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2BH

1no. Illuminated fascia & 1no. illuminated projection sign

Consent to display an advertisement Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1207

8 Grass Hill, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7TJ

Retrospective application for a Carport

Householder planning permission Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1128

62 Dunstall Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5AY

Outbuilding and garage conversion

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1121

138-141, 142-143 & 144 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EX

Phased redevelopment of the site involving the demolition of No’s 138-141 & 142-143 Friar Street, partial demolition of No. 144 Friar Street and erect...

Full planning permission Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/0941

25 Christchurch Gardens, Reading, RG2 7AH

Proposed first floor extension above existing single storey rear extension. Enlargement of garden building for use incidental to the main house

Householder planning permission Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/0866

Russell Hall, Oxford Road, Reading

Proposed conversion, alteration and extension of existing former commerical building (Use Class E) to 6 no flats (Use Class C3) with associated works ...

Full planning permission Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1178

65 Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5SQ

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Materials Schedule) of application PL/26/0501

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
8 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1029

2, Duke Street , Reading, RG1 4RU

Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated projecting sign.

Consent to display an advertisement Reading
4 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1197

Regents Gate, 25-41 Crown Street, Reading, RG1 2PQ

Change of use of 3rd Floor from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 2 x 2-bed flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of S...

Prior approval Part 3 Class MA Reading
4 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1199

69 Brixham Road, Reading, RG2 7RB

Proposed replacement single storey rear extension following demolition of existing

Householder planning permission Reading
4 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1198

10 Ridge Hall Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7EP

Fell 2 Ash trees

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
4 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1192

Caversham Place, Richfield Avenue, Reading

Proposed works to various trees

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1193

3 Alandale Close, Reading, RG2 8JP

Proposed two storey side extension. [Application for Removal or Variation of a Conditions 2 (Change to site plan) and 5 (Remove) following Grant of P...

Removal/variation of conditions Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1195

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

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Material details) of application PL/26/0397

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1185

Kirtons Farm Road, Pingewood, RG30 3UH

Request for observations by Reading Borough Council on Wokingham Borough Council application (WBC Ref 262054) for the proposed removal of previously i...

Adjacent Authority Consultation Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1191

11 Priory Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7SE

Proposed single storey rear/side extension with flat roof.

Householder planning permission Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1188

12 Buckland Road, Reading, RG2 7SN

Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 2.9m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an exten...

Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea) Reading
3 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1187

31 St Saviours Road, Reading, RG1 6EJ

Single storey rear extension

Householder planning permission Reading
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1183

128 St Peters Avenue, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7DR

Single storey rear extension & new front infill porch

Householder planning permission Reading
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1181

29 St Annes Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PA

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/24/0420 - Perimeter parapet wall forming single storey rear and s...

Non-Material Amendment Reading
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1180

1 Winton Road, Reading, RG2 8HH

Proposed double storey side extension with modification of roof from hip to gable and insertion of 3 roof lights in the front roof slope.

Householder planning permission Reading
2 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1179

3 New Hope Terrace, Newport Road, Reading, RG1 8FG

Ancillary use of 1 room of house as tattoo parlour

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/0855

76a Queens Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8DL

Resubmission of previously approved scheme for the proposed demolition of existing redundant garage workshop and residence to its rear an replacement ...

Full planning permission Reading
1 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1129

194 Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JU

Branch pruning and crown lifting to Two trees: T6 (Pine) and T7 (Monteray Pine)

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1099

Clayfield Copse Pavilion, Caversham Park Road, Caversham, Reading

External works to the existing sports pavilion comprising an insulated render system and render finish to the external walls; a new permeable paved te...

Full planning permission Reading
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1089

89 Kensington Road, Reading, RG30 2SZ

Single storey side return extension

Householder planning permission Reading
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1061

22 Northcourt Avenue, Reading, RG2 7HA

Erection of a part one, part two-storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension, standalone cycle and refuse store, altered front and side boundar...

Full planning permission Reading
1 Sept 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1176

Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BQ

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Decorative Artwork Proposal for Timber Hoarding) of application PL/26/0785

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
1 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1175

37 Send Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8EH

Oak(T1) 187/06 Remove epicormic branches underneath large branches Deadwood oak tree -Reduce canopy by 5m +/-1m and lateral spread by an average of...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
1 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1174

41 Kidmore End Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SN

T1 (cedar): Reshape crown of tree by shortening significantly extended limbs back in line with crown average to try and mitigate risk of further limb ...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
1 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1173

Knighton Close, Caversham, Reading

It is recommended that the Beech tree is subject to a targeted crown reduction focussed on the north, north west and north east low to mid crown. The ...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
1 Sept 2026 Valid PL/26/1171

31 Benyon Court, Reading, RG1 6HR

Monkey puzzle tree (T1) - Whole crown reduction to within 3 meters radius of the tree to reduce the potential of property damage.

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
31 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/0983

12 Knowle Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7LH

Proposed single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion and loft conversion with rear dormer extension.

Householder planning permission Reading
30 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1164

The Ridgeway School, Hillbrow, Reading, RG2 8JD

Extensions to existing buildings and rooftop safety railings

Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development Reading
29 Aug 2026 Valid PL/26/1163

151 Peppard Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8TR

Erection of a Pergola in the rear garden.

Householder planning permission Reading
27 Aug 2026 Decided PL/26/1160

Units 2 and 6, Reading Retail Park, Reading, RG30 1PR

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (BREEAM Certificate) of application PL/22/1110

Approval of details reserved by a condition Reading
27 Aug 2026 Valid PL/26/1161

Tesco Extra, Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF

Team to laterally reduce by up to 2m branches of mixed species that are encroaching on street lights in carpark up to a height of 5m (G1 - Ash, Maple ...

Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Reading
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1159

8 Wincroft Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7HH

Proposed garden room

Householder planning permission Reading
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1012

75-77 London Street, Reading

Variation of Conditions 24 and 25 (BREEAM) of application PL/22/0244 (Proposed demolition of buildings to rear (Olympia Hall) and erection of 12 flats...

Removal/variation of conditions Reading
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1001

50 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD

Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).

Listed building consent (Alt/Ext) Reading
27 Aug 2026 Under Consultation PL/26/1000

50 Mount Pleasant, Reading, RG1 2TD

Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).

Full planning permission Reading
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56daysmedian to decide4 days slower than UK
59%decided within 8 weeks14 pts below UK
86%approved3 pts below UK
274of 322UK rank for speedup 9 places on last year

596 decisions in the 12 months to August 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 596 applications Reading Borough Council decided in the last 12 months, the median time from validation to decision was 56 days, and 59% were decided within 8 weeks. The UK median over the same period is 52 days.
What proportion of planning applications does Reading Borough Council approve?
86% 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 12 Sept 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 944 current planning applications from Reading Borough Council, received since 26 Aug 2025, 320 of them in the last 90 days. Behind them, the Plota archive holds 31,275 earlier applications from Reading Borough Council, 2016 to 2025, searchable by location and keyword. Current records are collected from the council's public register at publicregister.reading.gov.uk and checked every day; the last check was on 12 Sept 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: 10 Sept 2026. We check the council's portal daily.