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THE ABBEY SCHOOL, 17 KENDRICK ROAD, READING, RG1 5DZ

Granted Reading PL/26/0344 Full planning permission

Works: Windows or glazing

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

External alterations to Richards Hall, including over cladding, new windows, drainage, paving, new ramp, and replacement balustrades.

As published by the council, reference PL/26/0344

Application record

Reference
PL/26/0344
Type
Full planning permission
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
Received
13 Mar 2026
Validated
13 Mar 2026
Decided
22 Jun 2026
Ward
Redlands Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG1 5DZ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 3 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • 210222 Granted

    The Abbey School 17 Kendrick Road Reading RG1 5DZ

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping), 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and 15 (EVCharging Points) of application 200061

    Decided 12 Oct 2021 Conditions
  • 200107 Refused

    The Abbey School 17 Kendrick Road Reading RG1 5DZ

    4 Scots Pines (T4, T5, T6, T7) - fell ahead of proposed extension works in separate application to extend the school (planning portal reference PP-08357218). Three of these trees are moderate value 'B' Category trees and one a low value 'C' Category specimen. It is proposed to plant four new trees set within planted area in the arrival space on the southern boundary of the site under the separate application to extend the school.

    Submitted 23 Jan 2020 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Mar 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 22 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Approve with Conditions

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

20 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Reading granted permission on 22 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • The Abbey School 17 Kendrick Road Reading RG1 5DZ

    210222 Submitted 10 Feb 2021 50 yards away

    Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping), 8 (Biodiversity Enhancements) and 15 (EVCharging Points) of application 200061

    Granted Conditions 7 docs
  • The Abbey School 17 Kendrick Road Reading RG1 5DZ

    200107 Submitted 23 Jan 2020 50 yards away

    4 Scots Pines (T4, T5, T6, T7) - fell ahead of proposed extension works in separate application to extend the school (planning portal reference PP-08357218). Three of these trees are moderate value 'B' Category trees and one a low value 'C' Category specimen. It is proposed to plant four new trees set within planted area in the arrival space on the southern boundary of the site under the separate application to extend the school.

    Refused Trees 6 docs
  • FLAT 1, 3 KENDRICK ROAD, READING, RG1 5DU

    PL/26/0818 Submitted 22 Jun 2026 100 yards away

    T1 Cedar - • Prune to give 2m clearance to building

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • FLAT 1, 3 KENDRICK ROAD, READING, RG1 5DU

    PL/26/0812 Submitted 19 Jun 2026 100 yards away

    G1 x Row of self seeded Ash and Sycamore - Trim back to boundary fence line Fell one dead Purple Plum

    Decided Trees 3 docs
    Small domestic
  • ASHFIELD, 5 KENDRICK ROAD, READING, RG1 5DU

    PL/26/0805 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 100 yards away

    Change of Use of ancillary Annexe building to self contained dwelling (Class C3).

    Granted Full applications 14 docs
    Domestic
  • 31 Kendrick Road Reading RG1 5DU

    230376 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    T1 - Eucaluptus - to be reduced by 3-4m - to reduce risk of branch Failure in high winds

    Decided Trees 2 docs

In Reading

  • 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