117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.

More on prior approval applications in our guide

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/26/0231 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 0m away

  Dormer to rear

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 15 docs

• 117 CUMBERLAND ROAD, READING, RG1 3JY

  PL/25/1246 Submitted 3 Sep 2025 0m away

  Erection of an outbuilding incidental to the existing property,

  Withdrawn Householder 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 5 SCHOOL TERRACE, READING, RG1 3LS

  PL/26/0787 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 83m away

  Single storey rear elevation with flat roof and rooflight to form larger kitchen and living space and new utility and WC.

  Refused Householder Loft or dormer 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Kenavon Drive Reading RG1 3LS

  171392 Submitted 9 May 2017 83m away

  Consultation from Reading Borough Council for the following proposal: Demolition of the two existing retail (Homebase and Toys R Us) structures and the erection of new buildings ranging between 2 and 11 storeys in height, providing 765 (18 x studio, 302x1, 409x2 and 36x3- bed) residential units (Class C3), 5 commercial units (3x flexible Class A1-5, B1 or D1-2 uses, 1x flexible Class A1-A5 use, 1x flexible Class A3 or A4 use), various works to the public realm, including a new riverside square, landscaping, accesses, parking and associated works.

  Granted Outline Demolition 3 docs

• JOLLY ANGLERS PH, KENNET SIDE, READING, RG1 3EA

  PL/26/0016 Submitted 8 Jan 2026 99m away

  Retention of pub at ground floor, erection of a rear first floor extension, raising of ridge height and conversion and enlargement of roof space to create a second floor, and change of use of first, and newly formed second floor to an 8 bed 8 person large Sui Generis HMO and, with associated external works to create gardens, bin and cycle storage. (amended)

  Granted Full applications Extension Roofing 25 docs

• Gas Holder No. 4, Alexander Turner Close, Reading, RG1 3EA

  PL/25/1045 Submitted 23 Jul 2025 99m away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 19 (Contamination Remediation Validation Report) of planning permission ref. PL/19/0627

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• PL/26/0900 Granted

  2A DONNINGTON GARDENS, READING, RG1 5LY

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 1 X one-bedroom residential unit. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  7 Jul 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1110 Awaiting decision

  17 HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD

  Rear extension measuring 4.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 2.8m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  19 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1076 Awaiting decision

  SELECT CAR LEASING STADIUM, SHOOTERS WAY, READING, RG2 0FL

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed: Installation, Alteration or Replacement of other Solar Photovoltaics (PV) equipment on the Roofs of Non-domestic Buildings The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J

  10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/0857 Withdrawn

  89 ELM PARK ROAD, READING, RG30 2TP

  Rear extension measuring 4.51m in depth, with a maximum height of 2.95m, and 2.95m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  29 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/0845 Decided

  86 CURZON STREET, READING, RG30 1DA

  Rear extension measuring 4.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 2.95m, and 2.95m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  25 Jun 2026 Prior approval