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Reading planning applications
3,692 applications. 87% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,692 planning applications from Reading. 1,232 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 87% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Reading: 1,382 applications received in the last year, 1,232 decisions published.
Reading takes a median of 61 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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PL/26/1328 Awaiting decision
55 HATFORD ROAD, READING, RG30 3JB
Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer
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PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision
11 WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, READING, RG6 7BY
Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing
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PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision
12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ
Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension
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PL/26/1312 Awaiting decision
3 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LH
Application for Tree works - fell T5 Willow to a 3m monolith
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PL/26/1305 Awaiting decision
THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ
Application for Tree works on trees subject to TPO's
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PL/26/1297 Awaiting decision
Footpath adjacent to 579 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
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PL/26/1304 Awaiting decision
Footpath adjacent to 579 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
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PL/26/1302 Withdrawn
Footpath adjacent to 579 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
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PL/26/1299 Awaiting decision
Crescent Court, 113 Crescent Road, RG1
Proposed: fell 3 Ash trees in front garden (1 dead)
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PL/26/1294 Awaiting decision
3 GRAVEL HILL COTTAGES, BLAGRAVE LANE, READING, RG4 7DY
PROPOSED 1.5 STOREY REAR EXTENSION & THE REINSTATEMENT OF AN INTERNAL WALL
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PL/26/1295 Awaiting decision
3 GRAVEL HILL COTTAGES, BLAGRAVE LANE, READING, RG4 7DY
PROPOSED 1.5 STOREY REAR EXTENSION & THE REINSTATEMENT OF AN INTERNAL WALL
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PL/26/1290 Awaiting decision
29 ST ANNES ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PA
Removal/Variation of Conditions on Planning Application PL/24/0420 and associated Removal/Variation of Condition 2 - Single storey rear extension with flat roof and feature flat glazing lights. Conversion of an existing external side store. High level glazing reconfiguration to a rear facing gable. New flat roof dormer. High level feature roof glazing.
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PL/26/1292 Awaiting decision
174 UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JU
Application for approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission 221566 at 174 Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JU.
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PL/26/1282 Awaiting decision
18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA
Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/26/0497for a elevated extension partly stepped back to create a larger balcony.
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PL/26/1281 Awaiting decision
SPRINGWOOD, THE WARREN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TQ
DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS APPLICATION FOR APPLICATION REF: PL/25/1324 IN RELATION TO CONDITIONS 5 (TREES), 6 (HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING SCHEME), 7 (CEMP) AND 9 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS)
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PL/26/1277 Awaiting decision
KENDRICK GIRLS SCHOOL, 41-43 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BN
Various works
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PL/26/1275 Awaiting decision
3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ
Alterations to the existing front garden and access arrangements, comprising the formation of a new driveway and associated vehicular crossover with new entrance gates to facilitate internal vehicular circulation; installation of a separate pedestrian access gate; erection of a structural glass entrance porch; installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the side and rear roof slopes of the existing dwelling; installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging point; and associated works.
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PL/26/1273 Awaiting decision
48 VALENTINE CRESCENT, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JJ
Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.86m, and 3m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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PL/26/1272 Awaiting decision
8 ZINZAN STREET, READING, RG1 7UQ
Application for tree works in a CA - reduce and crown lift one group of Ash trees.
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PL/26/1268 Awaiting decision
182-184 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DL
APPLICATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SMALL FORMAT ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAYS WITH TWO D6 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAYS.
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PL/26/1266 Awaiting decision
KENDRICK GIRLS SCHOOL, 41-43 LONDON ROAD, READING, RG1 5BN
Re-pollard one Lime and one Plane
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PL/26/1262 Awaiting decision
52 Albert Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PF
Garage conversion and erection of new detached garage on frontage.
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PL/26/1259 Awaiting decision
ROYAL BERKSHIRE ARCHIVES, 9 COLEY AVENUE, READING, RG1 6AF
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 (Mechanical Plant) of PL/26/0036
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PL/26/1263 Awaiting decision
BRUNEL RETAIL PARK, ROSE KILN LANE, READING
ROSE KILN LANE 118/05 (T1) Brunel Retail Park, Pollard of London plane, The tree is located near the junction and are looking to improve the areas visibility.
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PL/26/1258 Awaiting decision
69 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ
There is a laurel tree in my back garden that needs be be pruned as it’s branches are reaching the house roof
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PL/26/1256 Awaiting decision
WARREN CREEK, THE WARREN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TQ
Tree works application for T7 Ash, shown as T7 (TPO) on Tree Protection Plan WARREN CREEK TPP 06942/2026 0.2., proposed works, fell Ash to ground level.
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PL/26/1252 Awaiting decision
1 HEWETT AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EA
Application for Conversion of attached garage to habitable accomodation, along with roof enlargement & conversion comprising hip-to-gable and rear dormer extensions; and forward facing roof windows.
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PL/26/1250 Awaiting decision
64 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1EH
Pollard 6 trees to rear
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PL/26/1241 Awaiting decision
267 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0HY
Installation of roller shutters in the front and back of the property
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PL/26/1246 Awaiting decision
SOUTH BLOCK, ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL, LONDON ROAD, READING
Dropped kerb and associated works to facilitate fire brigade access.
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PL/26/1243 Awaiting decision
TESCO EXTRA, NAPIER ROAD, READING, RG1 8DF
Proposed works to various trees
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PL/26/1244 Awaiting decision
PARKSIDE HOUSE NURSING HOME, PARKSIDE ROAD, READING, RG30 2DB
T2 Lime species -Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 2m T7 False acacia - Remove Basal and Epicormic Growth up to 2.5m T8 London plane - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 3m T8 London plane - Crown Lift to Specified Amount Within 6 Months Crown lift to 3m T10 London plane - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 2m
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PL/26/1242 Awaiting decision
12 ST RONANS ROAD, READING, RG30 2QE
C3 Residential Dwelling to C2 Residential Care Home
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PL/26/1240 Awaiting decision
4 ALBERT ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PE
Single storey rear extension
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PL/26/1238 Awaiting decision
WINTERBERRY WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING
1 x live oak to monolith to 3m 1 x dead oak to monolith to 3m
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PL/26/1237 Awaiting decision
80a Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SP
Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.415m, and 2.76m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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PL/26/1231 Awaiting decision
7 KELMSCOTT CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DG
Non-Material Amendment to Application PL/25/0244 for removal of perimeter parapet wall and and copings at first floor roof level. Replacing flat roof at first floor to side/front elevation with pitched roof
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PL/26/1235 Awaiting decision
70 BRUNEL ROAD, READING, RG30 3JL
Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1837 - Reduction in size and change of position of the rear ground floor bifold doors. Removal of side facing ground floor window and widening of obscure glazed first floor rear bathroom window
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PL/26/1236 Awaiting decision
39 CHAGFORD ROAD, READING, RG2 8AY
Erection of a garage/outbuilding following demolition of the existing.
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PL/26/1232 Awaiting decision
GROVE HOUSE, LEIGHTON PARK SCHOOL, SHINFIELD ROAD, READING
Discharge of condition 6 (soft landscaping scheme) of planning permission PL/25/0758, as granted on 24/04/2026.
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PL/26/1233 Awaiting decision
20 ST PETERS HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7AX
Tree cutting required on behalf of cityfibre to allow new overhead cable installation.
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PL/26/1228 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, and other associated work]
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PL/26/1229 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/1225 Awaiting decision
65A HAMILTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5RA
G.1 Lime x 2 - Re-pollard + Remove basal growth. T.1 Silver Birch - Fell
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PL/26/1226 Awaiting decision
30 BATTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7NU
Conversion of the Property to Provide Two Self-Contained Residential Dwellings, Together with a Semi-Basement Extension and Associated Alterations
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PL/26/1222 Awaiting decision
54 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING
External Alterations; Removal and Addition of External Walls to the Front Elevation, Addition of New Windows to Front, Rear, Side Elevation, Reducing Width of Existing Side Window, Addition of a New External Entrance Door to Front Elevation, Removal of Front Commercial Sign, Addition of a French Door to Rear Elevation and All Associated Works.
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PL/26/1220 Awaiting decision
54 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BU
Change of use of from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 2 flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.
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PL/26/1223 Awaiting decision
25 WOBURN CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HB
Raise horse chestnut crown (T4) to 18 feet above ground and do the same for 2 specific branches of 1 lime (T5)
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PL/26/1227 Awaiting decision
9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan) of application PL/26/0135
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PL/26/1215 Awaiting decision
5 VICTORIA STREET, READING, RG1 4NQ
Removal of chimney and remedial internal works
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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PL/25/0915 Granted
BAILIFFS COTTAGE, THE BROOKMILL, READING, RG1 6DD
T1 - Copper Beech - Thin crown by 10%, removing rubbing / weak crossing branches. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m by pruning tip ends only Prune limbs towards house by 1.5m.
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PL/26/0528 Granted
29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ
Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.
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PL/26/1110 Granted
17 HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD
Rear extension measuring 4.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 2.8m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.
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PL/26/0874 Granted
47 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ
First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof
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PL/26/0744 Granted
925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP
Single storey side extension and internal alterations
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PL/26/1086 Split decision
41A WHITE HOUSE, 41 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5RX
Discharge of conditions 4, 5 & 7 of planning permission reference PL/26/0099. (amended)
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PL/26/0517 Granted
259 OXFORD ROAD, READING, RG1 7PY
Change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for a maximum of 6 persons.
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PL/26/0826 Granted
90 MAYFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JT
Hip to Gable, plus rear facing dormer. Two Velux windows to front aspect
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PL/26/0928 Granted
PUTTING GREEN, EMMER GREEN, READING
T1 Scots Pine: crown raise canopy to roughly 6 metres. T2 Larch: crown raise canopy to roughly 4.5 metres. T3 Oak: reduce canopy over hanging 1 Putting Green back to boundary line, leaving suitable growth points.
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PL/26/0975 Granted
44 POTTERY ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BQ
Loft conversion to create one bedroom and ensuite bathroom, along with two rooflights to front elevation and a new flat roof dormer to rear elevation
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 3,257 decisions from Reading between 2000 and 2026, part of 3,692 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 2,315 granted against 274 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 1,028 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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PL/00/0532 Granted
108 Bath Road Reading RG30 2EU
Proposed installation of automatic telling machine to facade of existing shop
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PL/00/1227 Granted
201 Surley Row Emmer Green Reading RG4 8QD
Single Storey Rear Extension, 2 Storey Front Extension and First FloorFront Extension
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991382 Granted
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
Illuminated sign above shop front
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PL/00/1382 Granted
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
Illuminated sign above shop front
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PL/00/0051 Granted
14 Cedar Road Reading RG2 7ER
Single storey rear extension
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PL/00/0052 Granted
123 Broad Street Reading RG1 2BD
Installation of one fascia sign and one projecting sign.
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021001 Granted
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
Installation of telecommunications equipment comprising 3 cabinets enclosed by brick-effect cladding, 3 beam and 1 dish antennae on roof of building
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PL/02/1001 Granted
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
Installation of telecommunications equipment comprising 3 cabinets enclosed by brick-effect cladding, 3 beam and 1 dish antennae on roof of building
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031232 Refused
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
On roof of building, erection of telecommunications base station, including 6 rooftop pole-mounted antennae, 2 pole-mounted link dishes, andequipment cabinets surrounded by brick-effect screen.
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PL/03/1232 Granted
79 Silver Street Reading RG1 2SU
On roof of building, erection of telecommunications base station, including 6 rooftop pole-mounted antennae, 2 pole-mounted link dishes, andequipment cabinets surrounded by brick-effect screen.
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 603 49%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 331 27%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 298 24%
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Applications by ward in Reading
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- Caversham Heights Ward 354
- Caversham Ward 206
- Church Ward 154
- Coley Ward 179
- Emmer Green Ward 264
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- Kentwood Ward 136
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Reading decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Reading decided 1232 planning applications. 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Reading?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Reading decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1232 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Reading decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 3257 decisions from Reading between 2000 and 2026, out of 3,692 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Reading?
March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 139 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Reading's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Reading: 3,692 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,232 decided, 87% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 1,382 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 3,257 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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