5 SYCAMORE ROAD, READING, RG2 7LX

1. 2 Jan 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 5 Jan 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 March 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided householder applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 160 SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, RG2 7DT

  PL/26/0093 Submitted 26 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Front Porch Modification and Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 HAZEL CRESCENT, READING, RG2 7ND

  PL/26/0110 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1193 - Proposed change to rear window and door fenestration by addition of bi-fold doors

  Decided Amendments Windows or glazing 2 docs

• 22 HAZEL CRESCENT, READING, RG2 7ND

  PL/25/1193 Submitted 25 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension and additional roof-lights to existing roof

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 CRESSINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG2 7JE

  PL/24/1333 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer, and front facing skylights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 4 docs

• 8A CRESSINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG2 7JE

  PL/24/1332 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer, and front facing skylights

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 4 docs

• 8A CRESSINGHAM ROAD, READING, RG2 7JE

  PL/24/1310 Submitted 3 Oct 2024 250 yards away

  Rear extension measuring 6m in depth, with a maximum height of 3m and 2.9m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015

  Granted Prior approval Extension 4 docs

• PL/26/0528 Granted

  29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ

  Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0744 Granted

  925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP

  Single storey side extension and internal alterations

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0874 Granted

  47 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ

  First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision

  11 WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, READING, RG6 7BY

  Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

  12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ

  Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder