4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

This site has had 4 applications since 2022: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• PL/26/0633 Refused

  4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  Extension to existing ancillary domestic garage.

  Decided 8 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/25/1344 Granted

  4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  The use of the existing dwellinghouse for purposes within Class C2 of the Use Classes Order for occupation by no more than 3 children and 3 adults at any one time.

  Decided 21 Nov 2025 Lawful development
• 221576 Granted

  4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  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.

  Decided 10 Mar 2023 Householder

1. 5 Mar 2024

   Received by Reading

2. 29 Jul 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

4. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The applicant withdrew this application before Reading decided it, and is free to submit a revised scheme at any time. 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.

• 11 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  210633 Submitted 22 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  Remodel of second floor and proposed rear dormer

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Domestic

• 4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/25/1344 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  The use of the existing dwellinghouse for purposes within Class C2 of the Use Classes Order for occupation by no more than 3 children and 3 adults at any one time.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• 13 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/26/1103 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  Pollard 1 x lime tree. 1m crown reduction for 1 x cherry tree. Removal of dead tree. Reducing one limb of a magnolia tree by 1m.

  Decided Trees 5 docs

• 3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/25/1595 Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Remove a group of young Lime trees, an Escallonia, two Lawson Cypresses and a Yew; Tree surgery to two groups of mixed shrubs, an Apple tree and a Yew tree.

  Decided Trees 12 docs

• 4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  221576 Submitted 21 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  211280 Submitted 4 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Fell one Eucalyptus (renewal of 190804)

  Decided Trees 1 doc

• PL/26/1053 Granted

  4-5 ST MARYS BUTTS, READING, RG1 2LN

  Replacement of existing shopfront signage with new internally illuminated fascia and projecting signs, relocation of the entrance doors by swapping the existing door with the existing glazing, installation of new window vinyls, and associated external alterations.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 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

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0718 Granted

  FLAT 1, 51 ST PETERS ROAD, READING, RG6 1PA

  Proposed conversion of Existing use as 2No Self Contained Apartments to revert to a Single family Dwelling

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0277 Refused

  GARDEN OF 80 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JE

  Change of use of rear garden of No.80 from residential (C3) to a mixed use (sui generis) residential and childcare nursery with the erection of two outbuildings used to accommodate 15 FTE childcare spaces (Retrospective)

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0849 Granted

  153 CAVERSHAM ROAD, READING, RG1 8AR

  Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM (amended).

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications