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221576

4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

Granted Reading Householder planning permission

Proposal

The demolition of the single storey side extension, relocation of the dwelling rear door, creation of a new vehicular access and parking area to the north part of the site, with vehicular turntable, existingvehicular access blocked up, replacement low brick wall and piers withmetal railings and central front gate to house, including external andlandscaping works.

As published by the council, reference 221576

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 21 Oct 2022

    Received by Reading

  2. 10 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Approve

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What a grant of permission means

The process from here

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.

About householder applications

How this application type works

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

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