13 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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 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.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/25/1344 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 0m away

  The use of the existing dwellinghouse for purposes within Class C2 of the Use Classes Order for occupation by no more than 3 children and 3 adults at any one time.

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs
  Domestic

• 3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/25/1595 Submitted 6 Nov 2025 0m away

  Remove a group of young Lime trees, an Escallonia, two Lawson Cypresses and a Yew; Tree surgery to two groups of mixed shrubs, an Apple tree and a Yew tree.

  Decided Trees 12 docs

• 4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  221576 Submitted 21 Oct 2022 0m away

  The demolition of the single storey side extension, relocation of the dwelling rear door, creation of a new vehicular access and parking area to the north part of the site, with vehicular turntable, existingvehicular access blocked up, replacement low brick wall and piers withmetal railings and central front gate to house, including external andlandscaping works.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/26/0633 Submitted 12 May 2026 0m away

  Extension to existing ancillary domestic garage.

  Refused Lawful development Extension 4 docs

• 11 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

  230237 Submitted 27 Feb 2023 0m away

  Non-Material Amendment to Permitted Application 210663 To change covering material on flat roof from lead to single ply membrane roofing material of a lead like colour

  Granted Amendments 3 docs

• FLAT, 17 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

  PL/24/1537 Submitted 19 Nov 2024 0m away

  Fell two Holly trees

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• PL/25/0915 Granted

  BAILIFFS COTTAGE, THE BROOKMILL, READING, RG1 6DD

  T1 - Copper Beech - Thin crown by 10%, removing rubbing / weak crossing branches. Crown lift to approximately 3.5m by pruning tip ends only Prune limbs towards house by 1.5m.

  26 Jun 2025 Trees
• PL/26/1161 Awaiting decision

  TESCO EXTRA, NAPIER ROAD, READING, RG1 8DF

  Team to laterally reduce by up to 2m branches of mixed species that are encroaching on street lights in carpark up to a height of 5m (G1 - Ash, Maple and Lime)

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• PL/26/1154 Awaiting decision

  25 ROSE KILN LANE, READING, RG2 0JZ

  Various works to various trees

  25 Aug 2026 Trees
• PL/26/0960 Decided

  94 BULMERSHE ROAD, READING, RG1 5RL

  re-pollard one Hornbeam

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• PL/26/1056 Granted

  4 DERBY VILLAS, DERBY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5DP

  Remove foliage from trunk from the ground to the bottom of the crown, approx 2 m.

  5 Aug 2026 Trees