ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

1. 1 Dec 2025

   Received by Reading

2. 3 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 January 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Reading took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Reading for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/25/1769 Submitted 9 Dec 2025 0m away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Supplementary Desk Study Report),), 7 (Remediation scheme) and 8 (Remediation scheme implementation) of application PL/25/0918

  Decided Conditions 5 docs

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/26/1014 Submitted 29 Jul 2026 0m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~23 Sep

  Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.

  Awaiting decision Conditions 5 docs

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/26/0860 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 0m away

  Discharge of conditions 9 (contaminated land survey and assessment), 10 (contaminated land remediation scheme) and 11 (contaminated land validation report) of prior approval application PL/25/1711, as given on 19/01/2026.

  Decided Conditions 1 doc

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/26/0198 Submitted 13 Feb 2026 0m away

  Installation of roof space dormer windows on the north, east and west elevations of the north block and on the north, east, south and west elevations of the central block, all with associated external terrace spaces and replacement balustrades; the construction of a roof to enclose the plant area within part of the central block; and other associated development, all associated with the existing office use (Class E).

  Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/25/1711 Submitted 27 Nov 2025 0m away

  Change of use of part of building from Class E (offices) to Class C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 17 flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling 21 docs
  Major scheme

• ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

  PL/26/0796 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 0m away

  Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.

  Decided Conditions 6 docs

• PL/26/0883 Granted

  REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ

  External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.

  3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0135 Granted

  9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH

  Erection of outbuilding for use associated with Kadampa Meditation Centre.

  2 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0863 Withdrawn

  2 CONISBORO WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HT

  Demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of replacement dwelling house.

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1794 Withdrawn

  Village Hotel Reading, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG18BD

  The development of 6 Electric Vehicle charging vehicle bays and associated works

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• PL/26/1125 Awaiting decision

  5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

  Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications