Planning application
73, 74 & 74A, Broad Street, Reading , RG1 2AP
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Creation of 4 new residential units (Class C3) at second floor level, formation of new window openings and enlargement of existing window openings, refurbishment of existing stairwell and front entrance, creation of bin store at ground floor level
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0918
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/0918
- Type
- Full planning permission
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 9 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Abbey Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG1 2AP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reading register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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PL/26/0179 Withdrawn
73, 74 & 74A, Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AP
Change of use of second floor office (Class E) into four residential units (Class C3) with elevation alterations including enlargement of windows and associated bin store at ground floor level.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Received by Reading
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27 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
16 documents on file for this application
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