16 BENNET ROAD, READING, RG2 0QX

1. 10 Nov 2025

   Received by Reading

2. 9 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: Withdrawn

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD, READING, RG2 0QZ

  PL/26/1194 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~30 Nov

  Building alterations, including changes to the position and size of existing window and door openings, the creation of new window and door openings, installation of a recessed electric vehicle charging point, installation of profiled cladding to the elevations, installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels, and construction of a new service yard canopy to the rear.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 12 docs

• 7 Darwin Close Reading

  210493 Submitted 29 Mar 2021 100 yards away

  2 x additional 45,000 litre storage tanks to hold non-hazardous materials

  Granted Full applications 5 docs

• Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB

  PL/26/0048 Submitted 19 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~16 Mar

  Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• 500 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0QN

  PL/25/1425 Submitted 6 Oct 2025 300 yards away

  Single storey side extension to the Scout Hut to be used for ancillary storage (part retrospective)

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Unit 1 Acre Road Reading RG2 0SU

  210504 Submitted 30 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Illuminated signage on east and west elevations

  Granted Advertising 5 docs

• Unit 1 Acre Road Reading RG2 0SU

  210503 Submitted 30 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Replacement of existing entrance gate

  Granted Full applications 4 docs

• PL/26/1053 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 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/1297 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 Full applications
• PL/26/0718 Granted

  FLAT 1, 51 ST PETERS ROAD, READING, RG6 1PA

  Proposed conversion of Existing use as 2No Self Contained Apartments to revert to a Single family Dwelling

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0277 Refused

  GARDEN OF 80 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JE

  Change of use of rear garden of No.80 from residential (C3) to a mixed use (sui generis) residential and childcare nursery with the erection of two outbuildings used to accommodate 15 FTE childcare spaces (Retrospective)

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0849 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 Full applications