Planning application
PL/26/0298
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0298
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Mar 2026
Received by Reading
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6 Mar 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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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 amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PL/26/0739 Decided
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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.
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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/26/0239 Awaiting decision
Great Brighams Mead, Vastern Road, Reading , RG1 8DJ
“External works in connection with the conversion of the building to residential use, to facilitate landscape and amenity enhancements, and associated ancillary works”
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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
Other amendments applications
In Reading
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PL/26/0809 Granted
SECOND FLOOR, 81 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4QA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/23/1535 (Change of Use of the third floor from office space to residential, the creation of two 3-bed flats and the removal of existing modern partitions and the addition of new partitions) to vary the wording of condition 4
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PL/26/0982 Awaiting decision
SOUTH HILL, UPPER WARREN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EB
Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/22/1645 for enlarged rear elevation second floor gable window and 2x new rooflights to existing second floor bedroom
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PL/26/0981 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/0962 Awaiting decision
85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP
Demolition of existing disused salvage yard and construction of a replacement building to provide 4no. 1 bedroom units and 1 no. 2 bedroom house together with associated landscaping, cycle and bin stores. [Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application PL/20/1757 to include 2 rear dormer windows]
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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.