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173 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QZ

Withdrawn Reading PL/24/1134 Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development

Works: Loft or dormer Domestic

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Withdrawn before a decision, so it carries no planning weight. A revised scheme can be submitted at any time.

Proposal

Certificate of lawfulness for proposed loft conversion and change of use from Class C3 dwelling house to Class C4 HMO for up to 6 persons

As published by the council, reference PL/24/1134

Application record

Reference
PL/24/1134
Type
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Withdrawn
Received
29 Aug 2024
Validated
6 Sep 2024
Decided
7 Oct 2024
Ward
Katesgrove Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG1 2QZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 3 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/26/1152 Awaiting decision

    173 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QZ

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/24/1422 - Window fenestration update to reflect on site construction, existing signage panel above ground floor retained and brick header painted grey to match existing to ground floor facade.

    Submitted 25 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • PL/24/1422 Granted

    173 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QZ

    Rear-facing dormer and two front-facing roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion. Alteration to fenestration. Internal alterations (amended).

    Decided 23 Dec 2024 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 29 Aug 2024

    Received by Reading

  2. 6 Sep 2024

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Withdrawn

  4. 1 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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5 documents on file for this application

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What withdrawal means

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.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 173 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QZ

    PL/26/1152 Submitted 25 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    75% historically approved · decision due ~4 Nov

    Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/24/1422 - Window fenestration update to reflect on site construction, existing signage panel above ground floor retained and brick header painted grey to match existing to ground floor facade.

    Awaiting decision Amendments Windows or glazing 5 docs
  • 173 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QZ

    PL/24/1422 Submitted 24 Oct 2024 50 yards away

    Rear-facing dormer and two front-facing roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion. Alteration to fenestration. Internal alterations (amended).

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs
    Domestic
  • 87 Southampton Street Reading RG1 2QU

    221943 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 100 yards away

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    Refused Prior approval New dwelling 4 docs
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  • 75-81 Southampton Street Reading RG1 2QU

    211636 Submitted 1 Oct 2021 100 yards away

    Removal of existing building and construction of a four-storey building to comprise 19 dwellings and associated works

    Granted Full applications Demolition 24 docs
    Major scheme
  • 75-81 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QU

    PL/25/1041 Submitted 22 Jul 2025 100 yards away

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    Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Bin Store) & 18 (SAP - as built) of planning permission ref. PL/21/1636

    Awaiting decision Conditions 21 docs
  • 2A, 2B and 2C, West Hill, Reading, RG1 2PN

    PL/25/1836 Submitted 5 Jan 2026 100 yards away

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    Refused Full applications 20 docs
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  • PL/26/1328 Awaiting decision

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    Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • PL/26/0826 Granted

    90 MAYFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JT

    Hip to Gable, plus rear facing dormer. Two Velux windows to front aspect

    Received 23 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • PL/26/0975 Granted

    44 POTTERY ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BQ

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    Received 22 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • PL/26/0517 Granted

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    Change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for a maximum of 6 persons.

    Received 16 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • PL/26/0942 Granted

    3, Benyon Court, Reading, RG1 6HR

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    Received 15 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development