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73, 74 & 74A, Broad Street, Reading , RG1 2AP

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/0918 Full planning permission

Works: Windows or glazing

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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.

  • PL/26/0179 Withdrawn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.

    Decided 15 Apr 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Jul 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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.

    Reading took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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

23 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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Nearby applications

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  • 73, 74 & 74A, Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AP

    PL/26/0179 Submitted 9 Feb 2026 50 yards away

    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.

    Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 22 docs

  • 73-74 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AP

    PL/24/1044 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

    Refused Advertising 11 docs

  • 73-74 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AP

    PL/24/1038 Submitted 12 Aug 2024 50 yards away

    Installation of a modern, multifunction Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator

    Refused Full applications 12 docs

  • 95 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2AP

    PL/26/0734 Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    "Blue Banana" shop fascia - white powder coated tray with black stand-off letters

    Refused Advertising 7 docs

  • 88 Broad Street Reading RG1 2AP

    231639 Submitted 14 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    Change in use from Class E ancillary offices to provide two 1 bedroom flats on the first and second floor.

    Granted Full applications New dwelling 5 docs

  • 80 Broad Street Reading RG1 2AP

    230148 Submitted 8 Feb 2023 50 yards away

    Removal of the existing 2 x Chopstix signage, to be replaced with new on brand 2 x signage.

    Granted Advertising 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