THAMES VALLEY SERVICE STATION, GEORGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DH

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 6 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 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• HILLS MEADOW CAR PARK, GEORGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DH

  PL/24/0898 Submitted 15 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Temporary erection of ice rink, marquee structure and ancillary side stalls in connection with Christmas festival, for a period of time not to be before 12 October 2024 and not to extend beyond 19 January 2025 for a period of 1 year

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 84 Kings Road Caversham Reading RG4 8DT

  230299 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 150 yards away

  Construction of a L shaped dormer roof extension and insertion of two roof lights to the rear elevation.

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 7 docs

• 84 Kings Road Caversham Reading RG4 8DT

  230465 Submitted 10 Apr 2023 150 yards away

  Proposed restoration of facade

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 20 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT

  PL/26/0841 Submitted 25 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~20 Aug

  Retrospective planning permission for the demolition of an existing single-storey rear/side lean-to extension and the erection of a replacement single-storey rear/side extension

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 20 KINGS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DT

  PL/26/0905 Submitted 7 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Retrospective planning permission for the demolition of an existing single-storey rear/side lean-to extension and the erection of a replacement single-storey rear/side extension

  Withdrawn Householder Extension Demolition
  Small domestic

• 76A QUEENS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DL

  PL/26/0855 Submitted 29 Jun 2026 150 yards away

  74% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Resubmission of previously approved scheme for the proposed demolition of existing redundant garage workshop and residence to its rear an replacement with an infill 2-storey development providing 2No three bedroom dwellings.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 25 docs

• PL/26/1053 Granted

  4-5 ST MARYS BUTTS, READING, RG1 2LN

  Replacement of existing shopfront signage with new internally illuminated fascia and projecting signs, relocation of the entrance doors by swapping the existing door with the existing glazing, installation of new window vinyls, and associated external alterations.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/1297 Awaiting decision

  Footpath adjacent to 579 Basingstoke Road, Reading, RG2 0SJ

  Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0718 Granted

  FLAT 1, 51 ST PETERS ROAD, READING, RG6 1PA

  Proposed conversion of Existing use as 2No Self Contained Apartments to revert to a Single family Dwelling

  Received 1 Jun, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0277 Refused

  GARDEN OF 80 WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, READING, RG2 8JE

  Change of use of rear garden of No.80 from residential (C3) to a mixed use (sui generis) residential and childcare nursery with the erection of two outbuildings used to accommodate 15 FTE childcare spaces (Retrospective)

  Received 2 Mar, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0849 Granted

  153 CAVERSHAM ROAD, READING, RG1 8AR

  Retrospective application for the installation of an ATM (amended).

  Received 26 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Full applications