Site To Rear Of 19-21 Western Elms Avenue Reading Reading RG30 2AL

1. 15 Nov 2022

   Received by Reading

2. 15 Dec 2022

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Refuse

4. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

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

• 27 Western Elms Avenue Reading RG30 2AL

  230236 Submitted 23 Feb 2023 0m away

  Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.29m, and 2.95m 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.

  Granted Prior approval Extension 3 docs

• 44 Western Elms Avenue Reading RG30 2AN

  211348 Submitted 17 Aug 2021 89m away

  TPO Number; 330/0 (T1). Front of Property. - Tree 1 - Mulberry. - Crown raise to 2.5m from ground level on all sides, takingall final cuts back to suitable growth points with no branch being removed greater than 50mm diameter. Remove deadwood. General maintenance to improve asthetics of the tree and for health and safetyreasons.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 44 Western Elms Avenue Reading RG30 2AN

  211344 Submitted 16 Aug 2021 89m away

  Mulberry tree (T1) crown rise to approx 2.5m and remove dead wood. Requested to alleviate coverage on pavement, driveways

  Withdrawn Trees 1 doc

• 32 BRUNSWICK HILL, READING, RG1 7YU

  PL/26/0495 Submitted 13 Apr 2026 136m away

  Change of use of the existing property from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Residential Children’s Care Home) for up to three children.

  Refused Full applications 14 docs
  Domestic

• 83 CONNAUGHT ROAD, READING, RG30 2UE

  PL/25/1688 Submitted 24 Nov 2025 154m away

  Change of Use of dwelling (C3) to Residential Family Centre (C2)

  Granted Full applications 22 docs
  Domestic

• 102 Connaught Road Reading RG30 2UF

  211143 Submitted 8 Jul 2021 205m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Householder Extension 2 docs
  Small 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