Hollywood Bowl, The Oracle, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2AS

1. 21 Aug 2025

   Received by Reading

2. 21 Nov 2025

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• HOUSE OF FRASER, THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2AS

  PL/24/0992 Submitted 2 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed digital display screen to side of building

  Withdrawn Advertising 3 docs

• R14 THE RIVERSIDE, THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2AG

  PL/26/0322 Submitted 10 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Refurbishment of the shopfront to include the redecoration of the fascia panel, window and door frames and replacement canopies, with associated works.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 10 docs

• R11 The Riverside, The Oracle Bridge Street Reading RG1 2AG

  230373 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 100 yards away

  2 sets of internally illuminated fascia text - to replace existing internally illuminated roundel - to replace existing, internally illuminated projection sign - to replace existing

  Granted Advertising 3 docs

• R13 ALL BAR ONE PH THE RIVERSIDE, THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2AG

  PL/25/1255 Submitted 4 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Odour assessment) of application PL/25/0713

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• UNIT L30, ORACLE SHOPPING CENTRE, MINSTER STREET, READING, RG1 2AQ

  PL/24/1277 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  The installation of a new door and infill panel.

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs

• L30 The Lower Mall, The Oracle Bridge Street Reading RG1 2AQ

  210608 Submitted 20 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from A1 (new Class E(a))(retail) to D2 (new Class E(d)) (indoor recreational activities) with ancillary food/ drinking facilities (new use Class E (b))(amended)

  Withdrawn Lawful development 1 doc

• PL/26/1054 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 15 Aug 2026 Advertising
• PL/26/1302 Withdrawn

  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 Advertising
• PL/26/1304 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 Advertising
• PL/26/0854 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 Advertising
• PL/26/1268 Awaiting decision

  182-184 Henley Road, Reading, RG4 5DL

  APPLICATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SMALL FORMAT ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAYS WITH TWO D6 SMALL ADVERTISEMENT DISPLAYS.

  Received 22 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Advertising