89 KENSINGTON ROAD, READING, RG30 2SZ

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 14 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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.

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided householder applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 11 Cranbury Road Reading RG30 2XE

  PL/22/0187 Submitted 10 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and one front rooflight

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 11 Cranbury Road Reading RG30 2XE

  220187 Submitted 10 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and one front rooflight

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 5 docs

• 455-459 OXFORD ROAD, READING, RG30 1HD

  PL/25/0936 Submitted 1 Jul 2025 150 yards away

  455-459 Oxford Road 2nd floor flats 4 & 6 have been used as x2 self-contained properties for more than 4 years continuously (amended description).

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 5 docs

• 37 Hilcot Road Reading RG30 2SX

  210545 Submitted 8 Apr 2021 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing building for development of a proposed new build to accommodate 4 residential units

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Demolition 5 docs

• 33 Hilcot Road, Reading RG30 2SX

  PL/24/0945 Submitted 25 Jul 2024 150 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the existing use as two separate dwellings

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 37 Hilcot Road Reading RG30 2SX

  221038 Submitted 14 Jul 2022 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing building and erection of three new residential dwellings (C3 Use Class).

  Refused Full applications Demolition 6 docs

• PL/26/0528 Granted

  29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ

  Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.

  Received 20 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0744 Granted

  925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP

  Single storey side extension and internal alterations

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
• PL/26/0874 Granted

  47 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJ

  First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof

  Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision

  11 WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, READING, RG6 7BY

  Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
• PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

  12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ

  Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder