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

This site has had 4 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• 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.

  Decided 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0539 Granted

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

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 Flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Decided 16 Jun 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/0232 Refused

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

  Change of use of existing building from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 new apartments. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Decided 7 Apr 2026 Prior approval

1. 4 Sep 2026

   Received by Reading

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 30 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.

This application is with Reading for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Reading decided prior approval applications in a median of 43 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Prior approval applies where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, leaving the council only the specific matters the rules name, commonly within 56 days. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

  PL/26/0232 Submitted 19 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use of existing building from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 new apartments. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 13 docs
  Major scheme

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

  PL/26/0539 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 29 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 21 docs
  Major scheme

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

  PL/26/0883 Submitted 3 Jul 2026 50 yards away

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

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 6 Crown Street Reading RG1 2SE

  221940 Submitted 30 Dec 2022 50 yards away

  Proposal to install 8x Fascia signs, 1x Built up lettering, 7x Vinyl, 1x Frosting

  Granted Advertising 3 docs

• 87 Southampton Street Reading RG1 2QU

  221943 Submitted 22 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 3 Residential Flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015.

  Refused Prior approval New dwelling 4 docs
  Domestic

• 75-81 Southampton Street Reading RG1 2QU

  211636 Submitted 1 Oct 2021 100 yards away

  Removal of existing building and construction of a four-storey building to comprise 19 dwellings and associated works

  Granted Full applications Demolition 24 docs
  Major scheme

• PL/26/1110 Granted

  17 HILLBROW, READING, RG2 8JD

  Rear extension measuring 4.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 2.8m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  Received 19 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1024 Granted

  Reading Gateway Church (St Barnabas) , 14 Elm Road , Reading , RG6 5TS

  Prior approval Part 14 Class J: Installation or alteration etc of solar equipment on non-domestic premises. 36 black photovoltaic panels with a total installed capacity of approximately 18.54 kWp.

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 10 Aug 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1273 Awaiting decision

  48 VALENTINE CRESCENT, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JJ

  Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.86m, and 3m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1237 Awaiting decision

  80a Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5SP

  Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.415m, and 2.76m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval
• PL/26/1220 Awaiting decision

  54 NORCOT ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6BU

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

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 22 Sep 2026 Prior approval