13 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XT

1. 18 Aug 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 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 lawful development applications in a median of 64 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 7 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XT

  PL/24/1263 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Proposed change of use to a C4 HMO

  Granted Lawful development 5 docs

• 40 ANSTEY ROAD, READING, RG1 7JR

  PL/26/0347 Submitted 16 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as C4 HMO

  Granted Lawful development 4 docs

• 8 ANSTEY ROAD, READING, RG1 7JR

  PL/25/1660 Submitted 19 Nov 2025 100 yards away

  Erection of two rear dormer windows and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• FLAT B, 49 ZINZAN STREET, READING, RG1 7UG

  PL/26/0297 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~2 Jun

  Off-road parking enclosure and two new windows to the Baker Street elevation

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 2 Howard Street Reading RG1 7XS

  230482 Submitted 13 Apr 2023 100 yards away

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5(refuse and recycling bin stores), 6 (Postal addresses), 12 (Management plan) and 13 (landscaping) of application 220291

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 40 HOWARD STREET, READING, RG1 7XS

  PL/26/0531 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Retrospective application for the removal of chimney stacks

  Refused Full applications 10 docs

• PL/26/1328 Awaiting decision

  55 HATFORD ROAD, READING, RG30 3JB

  Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0826 Granted

  90 MAYFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JT

  Hip to Gable, plus rear facing dormer. Two Velux windows to front aspect

  Received 23 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0975 Granted

  44 POTTERY ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BQ

  Loft conversion to create one bedroom and ensuite bathroom, along with two rooflights to front elevation and a new flat roof dormer to rear elevation

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0517 Granted

  259 OXFORD ROAD, READING, RG1 7PY

  Change of use of a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4) for a maximum of 6 persons.

  Received 16 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• PL/26/0942 Granted

  3, Benyon Court, Reading, RG1 6HR

  Single Storey Rear Extension

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development