Former Gas Holder site, Alexander Turner Close, Reading, RG1 3EA

1. 12 May 2025

   Received by Reading

2. 23 May 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

5. 14 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decision Made

   Previously Under Consultation.

Reading granted permission on 10 September 2026, 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.

An amendment application makes limited changes to a permission that already exists; anything beyond modest adjustment needs a fresh application. More in our guide to planning application types.

• JOLLY ANGLERS PH, KENNET SIDE, READING, RG1 3EA

  PL/26/0016 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Retention of pub at ground floor, erection of a rear first floor extension, raising of ridge height and conversion and enlargement of roof space to create a second floor, and change of use of first, and newly formed second floor to an 8 bed 8 person large Sui Generis HMO and, with associated external works to create gardens, bin and cycle storage. (amended)

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 25 docs

• Gas Holder No. 4, Alexander Turner Close, Reading, RG1 3EA

  PL/25/1045 Submitted 23 Jul 2025 50 yards away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 19 (Contamination Remediation Validation Report) of planning permission ref. PL/19/0627

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/26/0231 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Dormer to rear

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 117 Cumberland Road Reading RG1 3JY

  221872 Submitted 12 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 1 dwelling. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval 4 docs
  Domestic

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/25/1246 Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of an outbuilding incidental to the existing property,

  Withdrawn Householder 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/26/1042 Submitted 4 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 3.0m 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 8 docs

• PL/26/1290 Awaiting decision

  29 ST ANNES ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PA

  Removal/Variation of Conditions on Planning Application PL/24/0420 and associated Removal/Variation of Condition 2 - Single storey rear extension with flat roof and feature flat glazing lights. Conversion of an existing external side store. High level glazing reconfiguration to a rear facing gable. New flat roof dormer. High level feature roof glazing.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1282 Awaiting decision

  18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA

  Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/26/0497for a elevated extension partly stepped back to create a larger balcony.

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/0962 Refused

  85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP

  Demolition of existing disused salvage yard and construction of a replacement building to provide 4no. 1 bedroom units and 1 no. 2 bedroom house together with associated landscaping, cycle and bin stores. [Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application PL/20/1757 to include 2 rear dormer windows]

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1231 Awaiting decision

  7 KELMSCOTT CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DG

  Non-Material Amendment to Application PL/25/0244 for removal of perimeter parapet wall and and copings at first floor roof level. Replacing flat roof at first floor to side/front elevation with pitched roof

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Amendments
• PL/26/1235 Awaiting decision

  70 BRUNEL ROAD, READING, RG30 3JL

  Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1837 - Reduction in size and change of position of the rear ground floor bifold doors. Removal of side facing ground floor window and widening of obscure glazed first floor rear bathroom window

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Amendments