THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• PL/26/0050 Granted

  Thames Valley University, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ

  Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and Thermal Storage, BESS, and associated transformers and switchgear GRP enclosures to replace the existing carbon based heat network.

  Decided 16 Apr 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0032 Granted

  THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J

  Decided 12 Mar 2026 Prior approval
• PL/25/1465 Granted

  THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ

  T1048 & T1049 Sycamore - Fell to ground level. T1044 London Plane (numbered as T3 on the TPO document) - Crown lift to 6m. T1076 Robinia - trim

  Decided 14 Nov 2025 Trees

1. 16 Sep 2024

   Received by Reading

2. 15 Nov 2024

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Reading granted permission on 15 November 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Thames Valley University, Kings Road, Reading, RG1 4HJ

  PL/26/0050 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and Thermal Storage, BESS, and associated transformers and switchgear GRP enclosures to replace the existing carbon based heat network.

  Granted Full applications 16 docs

• THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ

  PL/26/0032 Submitted 13 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J

  Granted Prior approval 6 docs

• THAMES VALLEY UNIVERSITY, KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 4HJ

  PL/25/1465 Submitted 13 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  T1048 & T1049 Sycamore - Fell to ground level. T1044 London Plane (numbered as T3 on the TPO document) - Crown lift to 6m. T1076 Robinia - trim

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 286 Kings Road Reading RG1 4HP

  230042 Submitted 12 Jan 2023 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 3 Flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 5 docs
  Several homes

• 5 Victoria Street Reading RG1 4NQ

  221869 Submitted 13 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  New roof to the existing ground floor bathroom (to replace the existing asbestos) and swapping of rear window and side facing door (amended)

  Granted Householder Roofing Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Victoria Street Reading RG1 4NQ

  221802 Submitted 1 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Insert new first floor window in front elevation

  Refused Householder Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Domestic

• PL/25/0915 Granted

  BAILIFFS COTTAGE, THE BROOKMILL, READING, RG1 6DD

  T1 - Copper Beech - Thin crown by 10%, removing rubbing / weak crossing branches. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m by pruning tip ends only Prune limbs towards house by 1.5m.

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/26/1212 Awaiting decision

  57 WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EX

  Beech, Fagus Sylvatica Prune small lower branches overhanging into one neighbour's garden TPO number 127/07

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• PL/26/1214 Awaiting decision

  ABBEYFIELD HOUSE, 11 MAITLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 6NL

  T1: Walnut - To reduce by 4 metres the lime extending to the North East T2: Pear - To reduce all round by 2 metres back to previous reduction points T6: Crab Apple - To reduce all round by 1-2. T8: Dogwood - To reduce all round by 1-2 metres

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 14 Sep 2026 Trees
• PL/26/0978 Withdrawn

  10 UPLANDS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JG

  Crown reduce 1 Mature Walnut Tree

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/26/1035 Decided

  7 SURLEY ROW, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8ND

  Proposed works to several trees

  Received 3 Aug, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Trees