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2 THE GROVE, READING, RG1 4RB

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/1148 Full planning permission

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Proposed change of use of existing extended dwelling user class C3 for use as a Large HMO of 7 bedrooms for 7 persons Sui Generis use class

As published by the council, reference PL/26/1148

Application record

Reference
PL/26/1148
Type
Full planning permission
Status
Under Consultation
Received
25 Aug 2026
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Redlands Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG1 4RB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/26/0643 Granted

    2 THE GROVE, READING, RG1 4RB

    Single storey rear extension, addition at 1st floor, insertion of windows to side elevation and loft conversion with front and rear pitched roof dormers.

    Decided 10 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PL/25/1838 Granted

    2 THE GROVE, READING, RG1 4RB

    Single storey rear extension, insertion of windows to side elevation and loft conversion with front and rear pitched roof dormers.

    Decided 24 Mar 2026 Householder
  • 211869 Granted

    2 The Grove Reading RG1 4RB

    Change of use and extension to existing two-bedroom dwelling house (C3a use class) to become 2no. two-bedroom dwelling flats (C3a use class) (amended description)

    Decided 17 Apr 2023 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Aug 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 8 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 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.

Documents

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

6 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided full applications in a median of 78 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 2 THE GROVE, READING, RG1 4RB

    PL/26/0643 Submitted 15 May 2026 0m away

    Single storey rear extension, addition at 1st floor, insertion of windows to side elevation and loft conversion with front and rear pitched roof dormers.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 14 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 THE GROVE, READING, RG1 4RB

    PL/25/1838 Submitted 22 Dec 2025 0m away

    Single storey rear extension, insertion of windows to side elevation and loft conversion with front and rear pitched roof dormers.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
    Small domestic

  • 2 The Grove Reading RG1 4RB

    211869 Submitted 18 Nov 2021 0m away

    Change of use and extension to existing two-bedroom dwelling house (C3a use class) to become 2no. two-bedroom dwelling flats (C3a use class) (amended description)

    Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 12 docs
    Domestic

  • Flat 2 52 Watlington Street Reading RG1 4RS

    PL/24/0640 Submitted 17 May 2024 63m away

    Proposed replacement repair and upgrade of render

    Granted Full applications 2 docs

  • Flat 2 52 Watlington Street Reading RG1 4RS

    240640 Submitted 17 May 2024 63m away

    Proposed replacement repair and upgrade of render

    Granted Full applications 2 docs

  • Watlington House, Watlington Street, Reading RG1 4RJ

    PL/24/1450 Submitted 31 Oct 2024 64m away

    Fell one Sycamore (T13).

    Granted Trees 1 doc

In Reading

  • PL/25/0823 Decided

    33 BLAGDON ROAD, READING, RG2 7NT

    Change of use of single dwelling to a 6-bedroom, 8-person Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), rear pergola and patio, and front boundary fencing

    5 Jun 2025 Full applications
  • PL/26/0956 Granted

    97 ADDINGTON ROAD, READING, RG1 5PZ

    Erection of front dormer and replacement rear dormer roof extensions, replacement of windows on front and rear elevations and associated works

    17 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PL/26/0632 Granted

    120 KENDRICK ROAD, READING, RG1 5DP

    Change of use of the existing property from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Residential Children’s Care Home) for up to two children.

    12 May 2026 Full applications
  • PL/26/0890 Granted

    18 PROSPECT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8JG

    Change of use of basement and ground floor from restaurant (Class E) to mixed food & drink establishment and drinking establishment (Sui Generis).

    6 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • PL/26/0883 Granted

    REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ

    External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.

    3 Jul 2026 Full applications