Planning application
PL/25/1494
Land to the rear of 55 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX
Proposal
Various internal and external works associated with the change of use from office (Class E) to 2 residential units (Class C3), including replacement windows and doors, redecoration of timber fascias, soffits, and sash windows, repair of brickwork, a series of internal layout changes and replacement of the external stair.
As published by the council, reference PL/25/1494
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2025
Received by Reading
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1 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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24 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Granted
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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 heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
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