Planning application
PL/26/0962
85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP
Proposal
Demolition of existing disused salvage yard and construction of a replacement building to provide 4no. 1 bedroom units and 1 no. 2 bedroom house together with associated landscaping, cycle and bin stores. [Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application PL/20/1757 to include 2 rear dormer windows]
As published by the council, reference PL/26/0962
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jul 2026
Received by Reading
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28 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What 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 amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PL/25/1852 Awaiting decision
85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 - (Materials), 4 - (Construction Method Statement), 10 & 11 - (Contamination inc Remediation Scheme) and 14 - (SAP Assessment) of application PL/20/1757
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PL/26/0029 Awaiting decision
59-61 SOUTHAMPTON STREET, READING, RG1 2QP
Conversion and alteration of the existing building at 59–61 Southampton Street to provide eight apartments (Use Class C3), 2.5 storey rear extension, formation of a mansard roof with rear dormer and insertion of basement lightwells.
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PL/25/1041 Awaiting decision
75-81 Southampton Street, Reading, RG1 2QU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5 (Bin Store) & 18 (SAP - as built) of planning permission ref. PL/21/1636
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PL/26/0883 Awaiting decision
REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ
External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.
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PL/25/1338 Granted
9 UPPER CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2SS
Application under Section 73 to vary Condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission ref. PL/23/0814: (Demolition of existing buildings and structures, associated re-use of frame with basement level used for car parking and servicing, erection of 3 no. residential blocks containing 46 no. dwellings above, associated parking (including replacement), access works and landscaping, relocation of substations and associated works to rear of indigo apartments to facilitate pedestrian access) to add dormers to the front roof slope of building 1 (terrace houses) and to the top floor of building 2 (central block), addition of ensuites to a number of the 2b3p units in building 2, other minor changes to the layouts of all three buildings, addition of 2 tandem vehicle parking spaces at basement level which will include EV charging and to reduce the affordable housing provision of the development (amended description)
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PL/26/0990 Awaiting decision
23 ELGAR ROAD, READING, RG2 0BH
Installation of a heat pump at first-floor level
Other amendments applications
In Reading
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PL/26/0809 Granted
SECOND FLOOR, 81 LONDON STREET, READING, RG1 4QA
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/23/1535 (Change of Use of the third floor from office space to residential, the creation of two 3-bed flats and the removal of existing modern partitions and the addition of new partitions) to vary the wording of condition 4
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PL/26/0982 Awaiting decision
SOUTH HILL, UPPER WARREN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EB
Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/22/1645 for enlarged rear elevation second floor gable window and 2x new rooflights to existing second floor bedroom
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PL/26/0981 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/0719 Decided
55, Vastern Road, Reading, RG1 8BU
Non-material amendments to permission PL/23/1673 (granted on 27/03/2024) to amend the wording of condition 14 (compliance condition in relation to the drainage strategy) by altering the approved drainage strategy.
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PL/26/0945 Awaiting decision
UNIT B6, WORTON DRIVE, READING, RG2 0TG
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/26/0365 - Relocating no. 1 loading bay/ goods door on the west elevation, installing an additional staff pedestrian access door on the north elevation and covering the approved double entrance door to a double-glazed window on the west elevation.