Planning application
32A ARDLER ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AE
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use from a builder's yard/ storage/ distribution (Class B8/Sui Generis) to a barber shop (Class E) Retrospective
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0814
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/0814
- Type
- Full planning permission
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 19 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 27 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Caversham Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG4 5AE
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
19 Jun 2026
Received by Reading
-
27 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 21 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Reading took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat 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
-
8 ARDLER ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AE
92% historically approved · decision due ~19 May
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 20 of application PL/23/0102
Awaiting decision Conditions 7 docs -
Cantay House, 29a Ardler Road, Reading, RG4 5AE
Prune T1 & T2 Maple trees in Hardy Close - crown lift, reduce lateral branches over 63 & 65 St Johns Road & reduce height of T1
Granted Trees 6 docs -
9 ST JOHNS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AN
Erection of a single-storey side and rear extension connecting to the existing garage outbuilding, conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation, and construction of a first-floor rear extension (amended)
Granted Householder Extension 8 docsSmall domestic -
8 SOUTH VIEW AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AD
Loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer and installation of 2no. roof windows in front sloping roof.
Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 10 docs -
3 NELSON ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AT
Single storey side extension
Granted Lawful development Extension 12 docsSmall domestic -
10 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP
Garage conversion with roof replacement
Granted Lawful development Roofing 11 docs
Other full applications applications
In Reading
-
PL/26/0883 Granted
REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.
-
PL/26/0135 Granted
9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH
Erection of outbuilding for use associated with Kadampa Meditation Centre.
-
PL/26/0863 Withdrawn
2 CONISBORO WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HT
Demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of replacement dwelling house.
-
PL/25/1794 Withdrawn
Village Hotel Reading, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG18BD
The development of 6 Electric Vehicle charging vehicle bays and associated works
-
PL/26/1125 Awaiting decision
5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB
Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).