Planning application
74 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AW
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Retrospective application for the subdivision of the existing ground floor commercial premises to form two separate Class E commercial units and creation of a new shopfront.
As published by the council, reference PL/26/1149
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/1149
- Type
- Full planning permission
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Tilehurst Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG31 5AW
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reading register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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PL/26/0536 Awaiting decision
74 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AW
Retrospective Application for Change of Use from Class E to Class C3 (2no. 1-Bed Flats)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Received by Reading
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8 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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
8 documents on file for this application
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Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat 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
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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74 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AW
73% historically approved · decision due ~26 Jun
Retrospective Application for Change of Use from Class E to Class C3 (2no. 1-Bed Flats)
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 18 docs -
70 School Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5AW
Conversion of existing first floor offices to 2No. one bedroom apartments. External works to façade to facilitate conversion.
Granted Full applications New dwelling 6 docs -
74 School Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5BN
Installation of 1no. internal 55'' window digital screen, external facing.
Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 5 docs -
77 SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AT
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 1 (Site Plan) of application PL/25/0577
Granted Conditions 5 docs -
77C SCHOOL ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5AT
Use as a 2-bed detached single storey C3 dwelling (amended)
Granted Lawful development 5 docsSmall domestic -
1 The Triangle Tilehurst Reading RG30 4RW
Partial change of use of ground and lower ground floors from bank (Class E) to high security safety deposit store (Class B8)
Granted Full applications 5 docs
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PL/26/0956 Granted
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Erection of front dormer and replacement rear dormer roof extensions, replacement of windows on front and rear elevations and associated works
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PL/26/0632 Granted
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Change of use of the existing property from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Residential Children’s Care Home) for up to two children.
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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).
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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.