Planning application
PL/26/0239
Great Brighams Mead, Vastern Road, Reading , RG1 8DJ
Proposal
“External works in connection with the conversion of the building to residential use, to facilitate landscape and amenity enhancements, and associated ancillary works”
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0239
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Feb 2026
Received by Reading
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PL/26/0288 Awaiting decision
Great Brighams mead, Vastern road, Reading, RG1 8DJ , Vastern road, , Reading, RG1 8DJ
External alterations in connection with conversion of the building to residential use without complying with condition 2 (approved plans) of approved planning permission ref. PL/25/0052 for changes to the proposed external alterations to the building (application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990).
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PL/26/0287 Awaiting decision
Great Brighams mead, Vastern road, Reading, RG1 8DJ , Vastern road, , Reading, RG1 8DJ
Change of use from office use Class B1(a) to use Class C3 to comprise 110 residential units. Prior Notification under Class O, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 without complying with condition 2 (approved plans) of consent ref. PL/25/0046 for internal alterations to layout (application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990).
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PL/25/1830 Awaiting decision
71-73 Caversham Road, Reading RG1 8AJ
Deed of Variation relating to clause 5.2 (c) of the Section 106 Agreement - PL/22/0922
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PL/26/0298 Awaiting decision
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Non-material amendments to permission PL/23/1673 (granted on 27/03/2024) to alter the wording of condition 47 (glazing and ventilation for north and west elevation units within Block B) to alter the ventilation termination point from roof level to the north, east and west facades of Block B, change the thickness of the secondary glazing and associated works to the mechanical ventilation heat recovery system.
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PL/26/0739 Decided
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Discharge of condition 49 (Car Parking Management Plan) of planning permission PL/23/1673, as granted on 27/03/2024
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PL/26/0719 Decided
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Non-material amendments to permission PL/23/1673 (granted on 27/03/2024) to amend the wording of condition 14 (compliance condition in relation to the drainage strategy) by altering the approved drainage strategy.
Other full applications applications
In Reading
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PL/26/0573 Granted
THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2LR
Full planning application for the removal of the existing rooftop safety lines and handrails and replacement with rooftop safety rails and installation of fixed ladder
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PL/26/0330 Refused
90 STONE STREET, READING, RG30 1HU
2 x semi-detached 3-bed dwellings and associated parking, landscaping, boundary treatments, and associated works.
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PL/26/0266 Withdrawn
192 HENLEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5LN
The construction of a self-build two storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of existing garage
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PL/26/0479 Refused
20 COLDICUTT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DU
Change of use of the ground floor of 20 Coldicutt Street from Class E (Retail) to Class C3 (Residential) to create x1 bedroom self-contained ground floor flat. Reconfiguration of existing first floor flat in C3 use to provide self-contained 2 bedroom maisonette across the ground, first and second floor, with a new main rear access proposed for the 2x bedroom flat.
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PL/25/1498 Granted
Land to the rear of 55 Baker Street, Reading, RG1 7XX
Change of use from office (Class E) to 2 residential units (Class C3) and associated works, including replacement of the external stair and windows/doors.