17 HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 24 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 2 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Under Consultation

   Previously Valid.

5. 5 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Prior Approval Not Required

Reading granted permission on 5 October 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

• THE RIDGEWAY SCHOOL, HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD

  PL/26/1169 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Full planning application for car park extension with reconfigured internal vehicular circulation, landscaping and play equipment, outdoor play space and boundary treatment.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 43 docs

• THE RIDGEWAY SCHOOL, HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD

  PL/26/1164 Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

  Extensions to existing buildings and rooftop safety railings

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 14 docs

• Flat 2, Pevensey Court Newstead Rise Reading RG2 8JX

  210795 Submitted 18 May 2021 100 yards away

  T2 & T3 Oaks - crown lift to 3m above ground level

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• FLAT 1, PEVENSEY COURT, NEWSTEAD RISE, READING, RG2 8JX

  PL/25/1552 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Application for Tree works Hazel x 3 approx Height 4m, approx spread 3m, Coppice to 1.5m and Goat Willow approx, height 7m approx, spread 7m, repollard by removing approx. 2m.

  Withdrawn Trees

• FLAT 6, LANCASTER COURT, NEWSTEAD RISE, READING, RG2 8JX

  PL/25/1554 Submitted 30 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Pedunculate Oak Crown lift all round to 3m, Pedunculate Oak Crown lift all-round to 3m.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 27 Tamarisk Avenue Reading RG2 8JB

  191669 Submitted 17 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Rear extension measuring 4.5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.6m 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

  Withdrawn Prior approval Extension 1 doc

• PL/26/1024 Granted

  Reading Gateway Church (St Barnabas) , 14 Elm Road , Reading , RG6 5TS

  Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises. 36 black photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of approximately 18.54 kWp.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1273 Awaiting decision

  48 VALENTINE CRESCENT, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JJ

  Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.86m, and 3m 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.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1237 Awaiting decision

  80a Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SP

  Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.415m, and 2.76m 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.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1220 Awaiting decision

  54 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BU

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

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1031 Granted

  89 ELM PARK ROAD, READING, RG30 2TP

  Rear extensions measuring 4.51m and 5.25m 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. (amended)

  Received 31 Jul, published by the council 4 Aug 2026 Prior approval