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138-141, 142-143 & 144 Friar Street, Reading, RG1 1EX

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/1121 Full planning permission

Works: Demolition

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Proposal

Phased redevelopment of the site involving the demolition of No’s 138-141 & 142-143 Friar Street, partial demolition of No. 144 Friar Street and erection of a basement, 6-storey and rooftop plant building for purpose-built shared living accommodation (co-living) (Sui Generis), together with the partial retention of No. 144 Friar Street for flexible Class E(a)-E(e) uses.

As published by the council, reference PL/26/1121

Application record

Reference
PL/26/1121
Type
Full planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Sep 2026
Ward
Abbey Ward
Decision by
Committee
Postcode
RG1 1EX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Aug 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 7 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 2 November 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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

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What happens while it is decided

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