16-20 LONG BARN LANE, READING, RG2 7SZ

1. 27 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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• 22 Long Barn Lane Reading RG2 7SZ

  211117 Submitted 6 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed first floor side extension and loft conversion following modification to the existing roof

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 248 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0HN

  230169 Submitted 13 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Demolition of workshop outbuildings. Construction of singular workshop outbuilding with open-sided balcony mezzanine storage space and staff rooms. No change of use.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 6 docs

• 286 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0HN

  211561 Submitted 16 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Certificate of lawful development for the Erection of single storey rear extension & erection of a single storey outbuilding

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 171 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0HF

  210998 Submitted 17 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  One T-shaped pylon sign (comprising two signs), one free-standing sign, three fascia signs and one moveable trolley sign

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 171 Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0HF

  210997 Submitted 17 Jun 2021 150 yards away

  Change of use to vehicle rental premises (sui generis) to include partdemolition of existing building and erection of modular building and rental vehicle wash bay, parking and associated works

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 267 BASINGSTOKE ROAD, READING, RG2 0HY

  PL/26/1241 Submitted 16 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Installation of roller shutters in the front and back of the property

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• 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