5 SCHOOL TERRACE, READING, RG1 3LS

1. 15 Jun 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

Reading refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Kenavon Drive Reading RG1 3LS

  171392 Submitted 9 May 2017 50 yards away

  Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal: Demolition of the two existing retail (Homebase and Toys R Us) structures and the erection of new buildings ranging between 2 and 11 storeys in height, providing 765 (18 x studio, 302x1, 409x2 and 36x3- bed) residential units (Class C3), 5 commercial units (3x flexible Class A1-5, B1 or D1-2 uses, 1x flexible Class A1-A5 use, 1x flexible Class A3 or A4 use), various works to the public realm, including a new riverside square, landscaping, accesses, parking and associated works.

  Granted Outline Demolition 3 docs

• Kennet Railway Bridge Great Western Main Line At 34m 1732yds Mln1 Reading RG1 3LX

  151144 Submitted 10 Mar 2015 100 yards away

  Application for listed building consent for the provision of two portal frames to the outer faces of Kennet Bridge, to carry the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) required as part of the Great Western Main Line Electrification Programme.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

• Kennet Railway Bridge Great Western Main Line At 34m 1732yds Mln1 Reading RG1 3LX

  151920 Submitted 10 Mar 2015 100 yards away

  Application for prior approval for the provision of two portal frames to the outer faces of Kennet Bridge, to carry the Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) required as part of the Great Western Main Line Electrification Programme.

  Decided 4 docs

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/26/0231 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Dormer to rear

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 117 Cumberland Road Reading RG1 3JY

  221872 Submitted 12 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 1 dwelling. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval 4 docs
  Domestic

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/25/1246 Submitted 3 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of an outbuilding incidental to the existing property,

  Withdrawn Householder 14 docs
  Small domestic

• PL/26/0528 Granted

  29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ

  Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0744 Granted

  925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP

  Single storey side extension and internal alterations

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0874 Granted

  47 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ

  First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision

  11 WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, READING, RG6 7BY

  Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

  12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ

  Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder