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3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

Awaiting decision Reading PL/26/1275 Householder planning permission

Works: Extension Small domestic

Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Alterations to the existing front garden and access arrangements, comprising the formation of a new driveway and associated vehicular crossover with new entrance gates to facilitate internal vehicular circulation; installation of a separate pedestrian access gate; erection of a structural glass entrance porch; installation of photovoltaic (PV) panels on the side and rear roof slopes of the existing dwelling; installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging point; and associated works.

As published by the council, reference PL/26/1275

Application record

Reference
PL/26/1275
Type
Householder planning permission
Status
Valid
Received
23 Sep 2026
Validated
24 Sep 2026
Ward
Coley Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG1 6NJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Reading register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • PL/26/0251 Granted

    3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

    Demolition of existing conservatory and rear chimney stack. Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing cottage style dormers and side roof lights. Proposed outbuilding to rear.

    Decided 5 Jun 2026 Householder
  • PL/25/1595 Decided

    3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

    Remove a group of young Lime trees, an Escallonia, two Lawson Cypresses and a Yew; Tree surgery to two groups of mixed shrubs, an Apple tree and a Yew tree.

    Decided 8 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Sep 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 24 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 7 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 19 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.

What 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 householder applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About householder applications

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 11 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

    210633 Submitted 22 Apr 2021 50 yards away

    Remodel of second floor and proposed rear dormer

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer 6 docs
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  • 4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

    PL/25/1344 Submitted 23 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    The use of the existing dwellinghouse for purposes within Class C2 of the Use Classes Order for occupation by no more than 3 children and 3 adults at any one time.

    Granted Lawful development 5 docs
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  • 13 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

    PL/26/1103 Submitted 17 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Pollard 1 x lime tree. 1m crown reduction for 1 x cherry tree. Removal of dead tree. Reducing one limb of a magnolia tree by 1m.

    Decided Trees 5 docs

  • 3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ

    PL/25/1595 Submitted 6 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    Remove a group of young Lime trees, an Escallonia, two Lawson Cypresses and a Yew; Tree surgery to two groups of mixed shrubs, an Apple tree and a Yew tree.

    Decided Trees 12 docs

  • 4 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

    221576 Submitted 21 Oct 2022 50 yards away

    The demolition of the single storey side extension, relocation of the dwelling rear door, creation of a new vehicular access and parking area to the north part of the site, with vehicular turntable, existingvehicular access blocked up, replacement low brick wall and piers withmetal railings and central front gate to house, including external andlandscaping works.

    Granted Householder Extension Demolition 7 docs
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  • 5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ

    211280 Submitted 4 Aug 2021 50 yards away

    Fell one Eucalyptus (renewal of 190804)

    Decided Trees 1 doc

In Reading

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    Received 20 Apr, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/0744 Granted

    925 OXFORD ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 6TP

    Single storey side extension and internal alterations

    Received 5 Jun, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/0874 Granted

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    First floor side extension, hip to gable alteration, loft conversion with rear dormer, and amendment to porch shape and roof

    Received 2 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/1323 Awaiting decision

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    Rebuild front boundary wall following removal of existing

    Received 5 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder
  • PL/26/1322 Awaiting decision

    12 GRAFTON ROAD, TILEHURST, READING, RG30 4QJ

    Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

    Received 2 Oct, published by the council 7 Oct 2026 Householder