FLAT, 234A SHINFIELD ROAD, READING, RG2 8EX

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 3 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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.

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• 4 POPLAR GARDENS, READING, RG2 7EP

  PL/24/1058 Submitted 15 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  External Fenestration Alterations to the Single Family Dwelling

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Domestic

• 3 Poplar Gardens Reading RG2 7EP

  210907 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  Oak - reduce one low branch by 2-3m and south-west side of canopy by approx 3m

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Pavement o/s 231 Shinfield Road, Reading , RG2 8HD

  PL/25/1354 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  The proposed installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s).

  Refused Full applications 15 docs

• Pavement o/s 231 Shinfield Road, Reading , RG2 8HD

  PL/25/1359 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  The proposed installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated existing BT payphone(s).

  Refused Advertising 14 docs

• Unit A, Whiteknights Retail Park 203-205 Shinfield Road Reading RG2 8HA

  211212 Submitted 22 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  New Fascia Signage

  Granted Advertising 3 docs

• 10 Shinfield Rise Shinfield Wokingham RG2 8EA

  212512 Submitted 22 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front extension to form porch, erection of a two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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