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

1. 19 Jan 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

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• 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

• CIRCLE HOSPITAL, 100 DRAKE WAY, READING, RG2 0NE

  PL/25/1804 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Tank Removal Validation Report) of application PL/25/0119

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD, READING, RG2 0QZ

  PL/26/1194 Submitted 3 Sep 2026 200 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

• 16 BENNET ROAD, READING, RG2 0QX

  PL/25/1610 Submitted 10 Nov 2025 200 yards away

  Erection of workshop building (Class B2) following demolition of existing building (Sui Generis)

  Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 27 docs

• 452 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0QE

  PL/26/0156 Submitted 5 Feb 2026 350 yards away

  Removal of 21 No. external condensers and their replacement with 6 No. external plant units, vehicle protection barrier and associated works (retrospective consent); and the installation of 4 No. additional vehicle protection barriers.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 452 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0QE

  221811 Submitted 2 Dec 2022 350 yards away

  Upgrading the reception entrance with an access ramp, lighting, adjusting path location and tree to create a direct entrance route andto drop the kerb to allow for wheelchair access between road and path.

  Granted Full applications Trees 5 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