Planning applications in Abbey Ward

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

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Decorative Artwork Proposal for Timber Hoarding) of application PL/26/0785

5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

20-30 Greyfriars Road, Reading , RG1 1NS

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (SuDs) of application PL/24/1501

13 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XT

Proposed garage conversion

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.

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.

BARCLAYS BANK, 90-93 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2AP

Installation of new shopfront including fascia sign, projecting sign, ATM Surrounds and internal display screen facing the street.

Barclays Bank, 90-93 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2AP

Installation of new shopfront, Installation of new internally illuminated fascia sign, Installation of new internally illuminated projecting sign, Installation of 2no internally illuminated ATM Surrounds Installation of Digital display screen internally facing the street.

10 GUN STREET, READING

Application for a non-material amendment to condition 13 (Bats) of planning permission ref. PL/23/0107 to allow for a precautionary methodology

2, Duke Street , Reading, RG1 4RU

Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one non-illuminated projecting sign.

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.

132 CASTLE HILL, READING

Fell one Eucalyptus

95 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2AP

Blue banana shop sign. Matt white low reflective finish white powder coated tray with black stand off 3d letters - non luminated Advertisement

ABATTOIRS ROAD, READING

Extension of the temporary planning permission, as approved under PL/21/1010, for the now constructed and fully operational 40 no. sleeping units and 3 no. support units for rough sleepers until 31st March 2028. (amended)

1-15 Queen Victoria Street and 145-148 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1SY

Discharge of condition 23b (archaeological site investigation and post investigation assessment) of permission PL/24/0422, as granted on 25/07/2024.

ABBEY WHARF, 57-75 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3AB

External alterations

73, 74 & 74A, Broad Street, Reading , RG1 2AP

Creation of 4 new residential units (Class C3) at second floor level, formation of new window openings and enlargement of existing window openings, refurbishment of existing stairwell and front entrance, creation of bin store at ground floor level

20-30 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1NS

Non-Material Amendment for application PL/24/1501 for Insertion of new condition to introduce a Phasing Plan for the delivery of the development.

1 JESSE TERRACE, READING, RG1 7RS

Replacement windows

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

Discharge of Conditions 6 (internal and external lighting scheme) and 7A (details of biodiversity enhancements) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.

53, Former Thames Valley Police Station , Castle Street , Reading , RG1 7TH

Full planning permission for the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a residential-led mixed-use development comprising 205 Use Class C3 residential units, with Use Class E and Sui Generis on the ground floor and with some elements at lower ground floor, plus public realm, hard and soft landscaping, access and servicing arrangements, cycle parking, and other associated works.

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

Discharge of conditions 9 (contaminated land survey and assessment), 10 (contaminated land remediation scheme) and 11 (contaminated land validation report) of prior approval application PL/25/1711, as given on 19/01/2026.

19-21 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7SB

Proposed works to both properties (19 and 21) including: reinstating/replacement tiles, timber joinery repairs/replacement, fixing/replacing fittings, mortar replacement, replace structural timber beam, removal of damaging decoration to brickwork/vertical clay tiles, removal of decorative paintwork and replacing damaged brickwork, repointing to chimney, decoration to timber windows.

SWEENEY & TODD, 10 CASTLE STREET, READING, RG1 7RD

Conversion of the existing building to mixed restaurant/takeaway (Sui Generis) use at ground floor and basement with the creation of 4 flats (Use Class C3) across the ground, first, second and third floors with external alterations to the rear elevation.

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

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 14 (CCTV) and 23 (External Lighting) of planning permission ref. PL/22/0545

58 KINGS ROAD, READING

Prior Approval under Class MA of Schedule 2, Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) for the change of use of the first floor, second floor and loft floors from Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) use to Class C3 (Residential) use to provide 3 no. self-contained flats, together with associated refuse and cycle storage.

ABBEY GARDENS, 4-6 ABBEY STREET, READING, RG1 3BA

Discharge of Condition 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan: Biodiversity) of planning permission PL/26/0091, as granted on 11/06/2026.

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.

12 FRIARS WALK, READING

Erection of an external secondary escape staircase to existing residential building (Block F), and the associated works.

20-30 KINGS ROAD, READING, RG1 3EX

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

29 CASTLE STREET, READING

Relocation of existing plant to upper roof level, creation of roof terrace for office use, installation of solar photovoltaic panels, erection of parapets and plant screening and associated works (amended)

8-10 Station Road, 15 Friar Street and Units 1-26 Harris Arcade, Reading, RG1 1DB

Discharge of condition 4 (Cleaning Method Statement) of listed building consent PL/25/1179, as granted on 15/10/2025.

95 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2AP

"Blue Banana" shop fascia - white powder coated tray with black stand-off letters

121-122 BROAD STREET, READING, RG1 2BD

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (Ventilation & Extraction) of application PL/24/0332

10 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RD

Conversion of the existing building to mixed restaurant/takeaway (Sui Generis) use at ground floor and basement with the creation of 4 flats (Use Class C3) across the ground, first, second and third floors with external alterations to the rear elevation

13 - 16 MARKET PLACE, READING, RG1 2EG

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of listed building consent 230627 (granted on 05/09/2024 for various internal and external works associated with the change of use of upper floors of No’s 13-16 Market Place to 4 residential units and erection of 2-storey extension creating access from No’s 11-12 Market Place. Demolition of existing rear additions and erection of a 4/5- storey building to create 11 residential units accessed from the rear, with Class E use at basement and ground floor) to incorporate changes including altered glazing and altered entrance arrangements at rear ground floor level, reconfigured cycle and waste access facilities, an enlarged basement floor level, enlargement of the 2-storey extension creating access from No’s 11-12 Market Place, changes to the proposed building line on the west elevation of the new build at 4th floor and roof level and various other associated alterations.

13 - 16 MARKET PLACE, READING, RG1 2EG

Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans), 5 (obscure glazing) and 29 (refuse and recycling facilities) of planning permission 230626 (granted on 05/09/2024 for change of use of upper floors of No’s 13-16 Market Place to 4 residential units and erection of 2-storey extension creating access from No’s 11-12 Market Place. Demolition of existing rear additions and erection of a 4/5-storey building to create 11 residential units accessed from the rear, with Class E use at basement and ground floor and various associated works) to incorporate changes including altered glazing and altered entrance arrangements at rear ground floor level, reconfigured cycle and waste access facilities, an enlarged basement floor level, enlargement of the 2-storey extension creating access from No’s 11-12 Market Place, changes to the proposed building line on the west elevation of the new build at 4th floor and roof level and various other associated alterations.

St Marys House, 66-68 St Marys Butts and 75-77 Broad Street, Reading, RG1 2LG

Change of use of first to third floors from office (Class E) to provide serviced apartments (Class C1). Addition of fourth floor to provide serviced apartments (Class C1) and various associated alterations.

24 BAKER STREET, READING, RG1 7XX

Change of use of property from C4 use class (6 bedroom HMO) to Sui generis use class for seven bedroom HMO

Station Hill , Station Hill , Reading, RG1 1NB

Application for Non-material amendment to planning permission reference PL/19/2032 to facilitate amendments Condition 55 and 56

65A BEDFORD ROAD, READING, RG1 7EX

Rear elevation dormer extension and internal alterations

161 OXFORD ROAD, READING

Replacement signage

1 STATION ROAD, READING, RG1 1LG

Proposed replacement of 2x illuminated signs (amended description)

136 CASTLE HILL, READING, RG1 7RW

Removal and replacement of damaged render to front external wall

BLUE COLLAR CORNER, 15 HOSIER STREET, READING, RG1 7QL

Variation of condition 2 of application PL/21/0540 (Construction of new food and drink quarter (constructed using shipping containers) including restaurants and cafes (Class E) and Bar (Sui Generis) and use of external spaces for erection of beach huts, seating, new terrace, refuse store, customer toilets, pergola, landscaping, boundary treatment and associated works) - To enable the continued operation of Blue Collar Bar beyond the initial 5 year limit imposed by Condition 2.

THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2LR

Full planning application for the removal of the existing rooftop safety lines and handrails and replacement with rooftop safety rails and installation of fixed ladder

Reading Station, Station Approach, Reading, RG1 1LY

Installation of a telecommunications cable within a Grade II listed building to provide fibre connectivity

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.

33 BEDFORD ROAD, READING

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Gas Risk Assessment) of application PL/25/1003

BROAD STREET MALL, BROAD STREET, READING

Use within Class E for indoor, sport, recreation and fitness on a 24 hour basis.