Planning application
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Works: New dwelling Extension Demolition
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
As published by the council, reference PL/26/1001
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/1001
- Type
- Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 27 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Katesgrove Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG1 2TD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reading register
This site has had 6 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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PL/26/1229 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, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/1228 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), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, and other associated work]
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PL/26/1000 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
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PL/26/0981 Refused
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/26/0906 Refused
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), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, changes to landscaping layout, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated work to achieve building control compliance and BREEAM target of ‘very good’]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Jul 2026
Received by Reading
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27 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 October 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
20 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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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), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, changes to landscaping layout, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated work to achieve building control compliance and BREEAM target of ‘very good’]
Refused Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1 16 docs -
80 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 220621 dated 12/012024 (for the erection of three storey 1 x 2-bed self-contained residential dwelling (class C3)), namely to allow loft accommodation including the provision of a rear facing box dormer window.
Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docsDomestic -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
75% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov
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, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer +2 21 docs -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
75% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov
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), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, and other associated work]
Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer +2 13 docs -
40 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of existing car repair garages and erection of 6 family dwellings and associated landscaping, waste and bicycle storage. S 73 Variation of Conditions 5, 6, 14, 11 and I11 of application PL/20/1880 - Amendments to the landscape bin store location and boundary treatment. Renegotiation of associated S106 agreement in respect of affordable housing condition
Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 10 docs -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
73% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 20 docs
Other heritage and listed building applications
In Reading
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PL/26/1295 Awaiting decision
3 GRAVEL HILL COTTAGES, BLAGRAVE LANE, READING, RG4 7DY
PROPOSED 1.5 STOREY REAR EXTENSION & THE REINSTATEMENT OF AN INTERNAL WALL
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PL/26/0967 Withdrawn
14 THE MOUNT, READING, RG1 5HL
Retrospective Application for various internal works to Listed Building
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PL/26/0899 Granted
1 YEW LANE, READING, RG1 6DA
To replace existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed timber windows
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PL/26/1072 Withdrawn
ST AGNES, GROVE HILL, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PN
Replacement of Two First-Floor Windows
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PL/26/0858 Granted
19-21 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7SB
Proposed works to both properties (19 and 21) including: reinstating/replacement tiles, timber joinery repairs/replacement, fixing/replacing fittings, mortar replacement, replace structural timber beam, removal of damaging decoration to brickwork/vertical clay tiles, removal of decorative paintwork and replacing damaged brickwork, repointing to chimney, decoration to timber windows.