Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS

1. 28 May 2021

   Received by Reading

2. 24 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Approve

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 205-207 Alexander House, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4LS

  PL/24/1284 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 0m away

  External works to basement floor to create new window openings

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 19 docs

• Arthur Hill Pool & Fitness Studio 221-225 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS

  230006 Submitted 4 Jan 2023 0m away

  Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 4 (hard and soft landscaping), 6 (landscape management plan) and 16 (Surface water drainage management and maintenance plan) of application 201135

  Decided Conditions 2 docs

• Alexander House 205-207 Kings Road Reading RG1 4LS

  210906 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 0m away

  Change of use from office use Class B1a to residential use Class C3 tocreate 13 new residential dwellings. These are created 11 within the roofspace of the building and a further 2 units on Ground and 1st Floor. Prior Notification under Class O, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval 8 docs
  Several homes

• Sikh Temple 30a Cumberland Road Reading RG1 3LB

  PL/24/0867 Submitted 8 Jul 2024 86m away

  Change of Use from F1 to C3 and 2 Proposed Residential Buildings. Following Demolition of Existing Religious Building

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 28 docs

• 15 Cumberland Road Reading RG1 3LB

  210909 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 86m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 205-207, ALEXANDER HOUSE, 205 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4FW

  PL/24/1285 Submitted 1 Oct 2024 117m away

  Change of use of Basement level from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 6 residential units and cycle parking - Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval 16 docs
  Domestic

• PL/26/0883 Granted

  REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ

  External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.

  3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0135 Granted

  9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH

  Erection of outbuilding for use associated with Kadampa Meditation Centre.

  2 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0863 Withdrawn

  2 CONISBORO WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HT

  Demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of replacement dwelling house.

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1794 Withdrawn

  Village Hotel Reading, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG18BD

  The development of 6 Electric Vehicle charging vehicle bays and associated works

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• PL/26/1125 Awaiting decision

  5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

  Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications