40 ANSTEY ROAD, READING, RG1 7JR

1. 16 Mar 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 17 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 May 2026

   Decision issued: Granted

4. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Reading granted permission on 29 May 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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 ANSTEY ROAD, READING, RG1 7JR

  PL/25/1660 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Erection of two rear dormer windows and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• Rear of 18 Carey Street Reading RG1 7JS

  230429 Submitted 3 Apr 2023 50 yards away

  Tree number - G1 Tree type - Maple x3 (Acer ssp) Approx Height - 6m Approx Crown Spread Diameter - 8m. Service - Crown Reduction Work required - Crown reduce by removing approximately 1.5m from all over pruning to suitable growth points

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 13A CAREY STREET, READING, RG1 7JS

  PL/26/0059 Submitted 20 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T.1 Eucalyptus (C) - Fell to ground level

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• WALFORD HALL, CAREY STREET, READING, RG1 7JS

  PL/25/1791 Submitted 12 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Conversion of the Former RNIB building (Walford Hall) for use as a Children's Nursery and associated external alterations, landscaping and highway works.

  Granted Full applications 30 docs

• 7 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XT

  PL/24/1263 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Proposed change of use to a C4 HMO

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 13 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XT

  PL/26/1108 Submitted 18 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~13 Oct

  Proposed garage conversion

  Awaiting decision Lawful development 4 docs

• PL/26/1328 Awaiting decision

  55 HATFORD ROAD, READING, RG30 3JB

  Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0826 Granted

  90 MAYFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JT

  Hip to Gable, plus rear facing dormer. Two Velux windows to front aspect

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0975 Granted

  44 POTTERY ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BQ

  Loft conversion to create one bedroom and ensuite bathroom, along with two rooflights to front elevation and a new flat roof dormer to rear elevation

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0517 Granted

  259 OXFORD ROAD, READING, RG1 7PY

  Change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for a maximum of 6 persons.

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0942 Granted

  3, Benyon Court, Reading, RG1 6HR

  Single Storey Rear Extension

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development