25A FRIARS STREET,, READING, BERKS, RG1 1DP

1. 18 Sep 2025

   Received by Reading

2. 18 Sep 2025

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

Telecommunications applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, most of which come forward as prior approval cases under permitted development rules. The council typically has 56 days to consider siting and appearance only. The need for the network itself is treated as established, so objections carry most weight where they address visual impact or siting.

More on telecoms applications in our guide

• STREET OUTSIDE NOVOTEL READING CENTRE, 25B FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DP

  PL/25/1400 Submitted 30 Sep 2025 0m away

  Proposed installation of 1no. new BT Street Hub, incorporating 2no. digital 75" LCD advert screens, and associated BT Phone Kiosk removal.

  Refused Advertising 11 docs

• Ibis Reading Centre 25a Friar Street Reading RG1 1DP

  210774 Submitted 17 May 2021 0m away

  Recladding of the existing hotel to replace the Proteus 10 insulated metal rainscreen panel cladding and the insulated metal curtain wall panel with solid aluminium cladding.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• 29-35 Station Road, Reading, RG1 1LG

  PL/26/0351 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 35m away

  Display of externally illuminated hand painted murals on the north (Garrard Street) elevation at first to fourth floor level.

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• 1 STATION ROAD, READING, RG1 1LG

  PL/26/0574 Submitted 29 Apr 2026 35m away

  Proposed replacement of 2x illuminated signs (amended description)

  Granted Advertising 6 docs

• 149-150 Friar Street and 1-4 Queen Victoria Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EX

  210698 Submitted 4 May 2021 57m away

  Various internal and external alterations, including replacement of shopfronts

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 149-150 Friar Street and 2-4 Queen Victoria Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1EX

  210699 Submitted 4 May 2021 57m away

  Various internal and external alterations, including replacement of shopfronts

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• PL/26/1094 Withdrawn

  Palmer Park at Palmer Park Avenue,, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1LF, RG6 1LF

  Reg 5 notification to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone.

  14 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• PL/26/0685 Withdrawn

  10, Hawthorne Road, Reading, RG4 6LY10, Hawthorne Road,, READING, RG4 6LY

  The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) – Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus, 1 x 9m light wooden pole at the above location.

  22 May 2026 Telecoms
• PL/26/0283 Withdrawn

  Windsor Hall, Upper Redlands Road, Reading, RG6 6HW

  Reg 5 Notification to install electronic communications apparatus/development ancillary to radio equipment housing on behalf of Cornerstone, Description of Development: The removal of existing antennas, the installation of 6no new antennas, New 18No. ERS's, 1no dish 300mm to be allocated Refresh equipment within existing cabin.

  3 Mar 2026 Telecoms
• PL/26/0216 Withdrawn

  Reading Bridge House, Reading Bridge, Vastern Road,, Reading, RG1 8LS

  Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 to Utilise Permitted Development Rights, Proposed removal and replacement of 3no. antennas and installation of associated ancillary equipment thereto.

  17 Feb 2026 Telecoms
• PL/26/0077 Withdrawn

  Three HQ car park, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP.

  In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 this letter provides formal notification in writing of 28 days’ notice in advance, of our intention to install electronic communications - The proposed installation comprises - the replacement of 3 no. antennas and associated development

  23 Jan 2026 Telecoms