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 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

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  210907 Submitted 2 Jun 2021 50m away

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

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  PL/25/1354 Submitted 24 Sep 2025 73m 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 73m away

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

  Refused Advertising 14 docs

• 1 Westlands Avenue Shinfield Wokingham RG2 8EB

  170915 Submitted 26 Mar 2017 138m away

  Householder application for the proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension to dwelling plus conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with rear dormer extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
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• 5 Westlands Avenue Shinfield RG2 8EB

  170982 Submitted 30 Mar 2017 138m away

  Householder application for the proposed erection of a first floor side extension to dwelling.

  Refused Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Domestic

• 256 Shinfield Road Reading RG2 8EY

  160433 Submitted 9 Feb 2016 139m away

  Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal change of use from retail (A1) to hot food takeaway (A5), including new kitchen extract kitchen.

  Decided Amendments 1 doc

• PL/26/0883 Granted

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  3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0135 Granted

  9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH

  Erection of outbuilding for use associated with Kadampa Meditation Centre.

  2 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0863 Withdrawn

  2 CONISBORO WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HT

  Demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of replacement dwelling house.

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1794 Withdrawn

  Village Hotel Reading, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG18BD

  The development of 6 Electric Vehicle charging vehicle bays and associated works

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 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)).

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications