Planning application
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Works: New dwelling Loft or dormer Demolition Windows or glazing
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Proposal
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
As published by the council, reference PL/26/1229
Application record
- Reference
- PL/26/1229
- Type
- Removal/variation of conditions
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 29 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Katesgrove Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG1 2TD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reading register
This site has had 6 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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PL/26/1228 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, and other associated work]
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PL/26/1000 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
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PL/26/1001 Awaiting decision
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
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PL/26/0981 Refused
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 7 (Method Statement) and 8 (Schedule of Works ) of listed building consent 23/1866 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated works and removal of Condition 9 (Materials) as duplicate of Condition 3 (Materials)]
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PL/26/0906 Refused
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, changes to landscaping layout, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated work to achieve building control compliance and BREEAM target of ‘very good’]
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Received by Reading
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29 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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7 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 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.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
21 documents on file for this application
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Nearby applications
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50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 5 (Hard and Soft Landscaping), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, window and door changes, internal and external layout changes, changes to landscaping layout, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, inclusion of solar panels and other associated work to achieve building control compliance and BREEAM target of ‘very good’]
Refused Amendments New dwelling Demolition +1 16 docs -
80 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 220621 dated 12/012024 (for the erection of three storey 1 x 2-bed self-contained residential dwelling (class C3)), namely to allow loft accommodation including the provision of a rear facing box dormer window.
Granted Amendments Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docsDomestic -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
75% historically approved · decision due ~24 Nov
Demolition of C20th rear wing, conversion of offices and remodelling of rear addition to form 4x1 bed No. Flats with bike storage, amenity space and bins/recycling facilities. [Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 3 (Materials), 4 (Construction Method Statement), 6 (Cycle Parking), 7 (Refuse and Recycling) and 10 (BREEAM/Sustainability Assessment) of planning permission 23/1865 to include removal of glazed link, additional windows/rooflights, internal and external layout changes, alterations to exterior finish, secondary glazing, new insulation, new vent penetrations, and other associated work]
Awaiting decision Amendments New dwelling Loft or dormer +2 13 docs -
40 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
Demolition of existing car repair garages and erection of 6 family dwellings and associated landscaping, waste and bicycle storage. S 73 Variation of Conditions 5, 6, 14, 11 and I11 of application PL/20/1880 - Amendments to the landscape bin store location and boundary treatment. Renegotiation of associated S106 agreement in respect of affordable housing condition
Withdrawn Full applications Demolition 10 docs -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
73% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 20 docs -
50 MOUNT PLEASANT, READING, RG1 2TD
93% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct
Existing rear extensions to be demolished and replaced with a new compact rear extension to be used as flats (Ground Floor 2x 1B2P).
Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings New dwelling Extension +1 20 docs
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PL/26/1290 Awaiting decision
29 ST ANNES ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PA
Removal/Variation of Conditions on Planning Application PL/24/0420 and associated Removal/Variation of Condition 2 - Single storey rear extension with flat roof and feature flat glazing lights. Conversion of an existing external side store. High level glazing reconfiguration to a rear facing gable. New flat roof dormer. High level feature roof glazing.
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PL/26/1282 Awaiting decision
18 HEMDEAN RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SA
Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/26/0497for a elevated extension partly stepped back to create a larger balcony.
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PL/26/0962 Refused
85 PELL STREET, READING, RG1 2NP
Demolition of existing disused salvage yard and construction of a replacement building to provide 4no. 1 bedroom units and 1 no. 2 bedroom house together with associated landscaping, cycle and bin stores. [Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of application PL/20/1757 to include 2 rear dormer windows]
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PL/26/1231 Awaiting decision
7 KELMSCOTT CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DG
Non-Material Amendment to Application PL/25/0244 for removal of perimeter parapet wall and and copings at first floor roof level. Replacing flat roof at first floor to side/front elevation with pitched roof
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PL/26/1235 Awaiting decision
70 BRUNEL ROAD, READING, RG30 3JL
Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1837 - Reduction in size and change of position of the rear ground floor bifold doors. Removal of side facing ground floor window and widening of obscure glazed first floor rear bathroom window