Planning application
PL/25/0697
Former Gas Holder site, Alexander Turner Close, Reading, RG1 3EA
Proposal
Demolition of existing buildings and Gas Holder and the erection of new buildings ranging between 2 and 9 storeys in height, providing 130 residential units (Class C3) with associated access, car parking, landscaping and open space without complying with conditions 2 (approved plans), 11 (noise mitigation), 12 (ventilation strategy), 26 (SuDS) and 35 (vehicle parking) of planning permission ref. PL/19/0627 for changes to design, layout, unit mix, vehicle parking, refuse storage, landscaping, noise mitigation and ventilation strategy and energy strategy
As published by the council, reference PL/25/0697
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 May 2025
Received by Reading
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23 May 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PL/26/0016 Granted
JOLLY ANGLERS PH, KENNET SIDE, READING, RG1 3EA
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)
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PL/25/1045 Awaiting decision
Gas Holder No. 4, Alexander Turner Close, Reading, RG1 3EA
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 19 (Contamination Remediation Validation Report) of planning permission ref. PL/19/0627
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PL/26/0787 Refused
5 SCHOOL TERRACE, READING, RG1 3LS
Single storey rear elevation with flat roof and rooflight to form larger kitchen and living space and new utility and WC.
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171392 Granted
Kenavon Drive Reading RG1 3LS
Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal: Demolition of the two existing retail (Homebase and Toys R Us) structures and the erection of new buildings ranging between 2 and 11 storeys in height, providing 765 (18 x studio, 302x1, 409x2 and 36x3- bed) residential units (Class C3), 5 commercial units (3x flexible Class A1-5, B1 or D1-2 uses, 1x flexible Class A1-A5 use, 1x flexible Class A3 or A4 use), various works to the public realm, including a new riverside square, landscaping, accesses, parking and associated works.
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PL/26/0951 Awaiting decision
65 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JT
single storey side infill extension less than half of the width of the house
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230134 Granted
45 Robert Parker Road Reading RG1 3FJ
Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed 3no. roof lights to the front elevation and one rear dormer window in conjunction with loft conversion together with two new windows to the side elevation and other relevant internal alterations.
Other amendments applications
In Reading
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PL/26/0809 Granted
SECOND FLOOR, 81 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4QA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/23/1535 (Change of Use of the third floor from office space to residential, the creation of two 3-bed flats and the removal of existing modern partitions and the addition of new partitions) to vary the wording of condition 4
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PL/26/0982 Awaiting decision
SOUTH HILL, UPPER WARREN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EB
Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/22/1645 for enlarged rear elevation second floor gable window and 2x new rooflights to existing second floor bedroom
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PL/26/0981 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/0962 Awaiting decision
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]
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PL/26/0719 Decided
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Non-material amendments to permission PL/23/1673 (granted on 27/03/2024) to amend the wording of condition 14 (compliance condition in relation to the drainage strategy) by altering the approved drainage strategy.