READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

• PL/26/0785 Awaiting decision

  READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ

  Installation of temporary security hoarding, mesh screens and associated security measures to the Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, to secure the vacant building against unauthorised access, vandalism and anti-social behaviour pending determination of its future use. No change of use is proposed.

  Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Full applications

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

• PL/26/0785 Awaiting decision

  READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ

  Installation of temporary security hoarding, mesh screens and associated security measures to the Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, to secure the vacant building against unauthorised access, vandalism and anti-social behaviour pending determination of its future use. No change of use is proposed.

  Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Full applications

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided condition discharge and variation applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• READING CENTRAL LIBRARY, ABBEY SQUARE, READING, RG1 3BQ

  PL/26/0785 Submitted 15 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  73% historically approved · decision due ~10 Aug

  Installation of temporary security hoarding, mesh screens and associated security measures to the Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading, to secure the vacant building against unauthorised access, vandalism and anti-social behaviour pending determination of its future use. No change of use is proposed.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• 20-30 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3EX

  PL/26/0757 Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  99% historically approved · decision due ~3 Aug

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Construction Management Plan) of application PL/23/1190

  Awaiting decision Conditions 1 doc

• 20-30 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3EX

  PL/25/1446 Submitted 9 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/23/1190 To request that the wording on Condition 13 is adjusted to post occupation

  Granted Amendments 4 docs

• Unit 2 Jacksons Corner 1-9 Kings Road Reading RG1 3AS

  221373 Submitted 15 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Proposed shopfront alterations, installation of external kitchen extract system to rear and internal alterations

  Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 58 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3AA

  PL/25/1212 Submitted 27 Aug 2025 100 yards away

  Change of use of 1st Floor, 2nd Floor and Loft from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 3 new flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Granted Prior approval New dwelling 25 docs
  Several homes

• DUKESBRIDGE HOUSE, 23 DUKE STREET, READING, RG1 4FS

  PL/24/1262 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Fell 3 Maple Trees

  Decided Trees 1 doc

• PL/26/1086 Split decision

  41A WHITE HOUSE, 41 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5RX

  Discharge of conditions 4, 5 & 7 of planning permission reference PL/26/0099. (amended)

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Conditions
• PL/26/1292 Awaiting decision

  174 UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JU

  Application for approval of details pursuant to Condition 5 of planning permission 221566 at 174 Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JU.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• PL/26/0564 Granted

  27-32, Market Place, Reading, RG1 2DG

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (courtyard operational management plan) of planning permission) ref. PL/22/0545.

  Received 27 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Conditions
• PL/26/1281 Awaiting decision

  SPRINGWOOD, THE WARREN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TQ

  DISCHARGE OF CONDITIONS APPLICATION FOR APPLICATION REF: PL/25/1324 IN RELATION TO CONDITIONS 5 (TREES), 6 (HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING SCHEME), 7 (CEMP) AND 9 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions
• PL/26/1259 Awaiting decision

  ROYAL BERKSHIRE ARCHIVES, 9 COLEY AVENUE, READING, RG1 6AF

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 10 (Mechanical Plant) of PL/26/0036

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 1 Oct 2026 Conditions