7 Darwin Close Reading

1. 29 Mar 2021

   Received by Reading

2. 5 May 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 30 Jun 2021

   Decision issued: Approve

4. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Reading granted permission on 30 June 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB

  PL/26/0048 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar

  Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 16 BENNET ROAD, READING, RG2 0QX

  PL/25/1610 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of workshop building (Class B2) following demolition of existing building (Sui Generis)

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 27 docs

• CIRCLE HOSPITAL, 100 DRAKE WAY, READING, RG2 0NE

  PL/25/1804 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Tank Removal Validation Report) of application PL/25/0119

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 500 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0QN

  PL/25/1425 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Single storey side extension to the Scout Hut to be used for ancillary storage (part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 452 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0QE

  PL/26/0156 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  Removal of 21 No. external condensers and their replacement with 6 No. external plant units, vehicle protection barrier and associated works (retrospective consent); and the installation of 4 No. additional vehicle protection barriers.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 452 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0QE

  221811 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 300 yards away

  Upgrading the reception entrance with an access ramp, lighting, adjusting path location and tree to create a direct entrance route andto drop the kerb to allow for wheelchair access between road and path.

  Granted Full applications Trees 5 docs

• PL/26/0285 Granted

  102 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2AX

  To install a new ventilation system.

  Received 4 Mar, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1695 Granted

  164-166 CAVERSHAM ROAD, READING, RG1 8AZ

  Change of use of the property (Use Class C1) to create 1 no. 14 bedroom, 14 person House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class Sui Generis) and erection of bin stores and formalisation of rear parking and amenity space (amended)

  Received 25 Nov, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0349 Refused

  Land adjacent Tilehurst Railway Station, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6TH

  3 storey, 2-bed dwelling house (self-build) including formation of an access to Oxford Road (A329), driveway, landscaping, and associated works

  Received 16 Mar, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0728 Withdrawn

  25 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AR

  Construction of single storey extension and box dormer to rear roofslope. New access door to front façade. Redevelopment and internal reconfiguration to facilitate change of use to one-bed studio flat (Class C3) and three bedroom flat (Class C3).

  Received 3 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1685 Granted

  8 BLENHEIM ROAD, READING, RG1 5NQ

  Part retrospective conversion of existing C3 House to 2 apartments, 1 x one bedroom apartment and 1 x 2 bedroom apartment and parta small rear first floor extension.

  Received 24 Nov, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications