4 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ
Pending
PL/26/0633 - Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
Description
Extension to existing ancillary domestic garage.
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Historical activity at this location
41 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
The use of the existing dwellinghouse for purposes within Class C2 of the Use Classes Ord…
2025
Approved
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) o…
2024
Withdrawn
The demolition of the single storey side extension, addition of a dwelling rear door to r…
2024
Withdrawn
Part demolition of existing dwelling, first floor roof extension and subdivision into 2 d…
2023
Withdrawn
Removal of existing garage and erection of new 2 storey dwelling
2023
Withdrawn
Removal of existing garage and erection of new 2 storey dwelling
2023
Refused
Part demolition of existing dwelling, first floor roof extension and subdivision into 2 d…
2023
Refused
Part demolition of existing dwelling, first floor roof extension and subdivision into 2 d…
2022
Approved
The demolition of the single storey side extension, relocation of the dwelling rear door…
2022
Approved
The demolition of the single storey side extension, relocation of the dwelling rear door…
2021
Refused
Erection of 1 x detached and 2 x semi detached dwellings following demolition of the exis…
2021
Refused
Erection of 1 x detached and 2 x semi detached dwellings following demolition of the exis…
2020
Refused
Demolition of existing dwelling house and large detached garage and erection of new build…
2020
Refused
Demolition of existing dwelling house and large detached garage and erection of new build…
2019
Refused
Erection of new building comprising 9 flats following demolition of existing bungalow and…
2019
Refused
Erection of new building comprising 9 flats following demolition of existing bungalow and…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
3 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ
Remove a group of young Lime trees, an Escallonia, two Lawson Cypresses and a Yew; Tree s…
2025
Approved
2 BROWNLOW ROAD, READING, RG1 6NP
T1 (magnolia): Crown reduction to magnolia on front drive currently touching the house as…
2024
Approved
FLAT, 17 DOWNSHIRE SQUARE, READING, RG1 6NJ
Fell two Holly trees
2024
Approved
25 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
PV Solar panels to roof
2024
Approved
25 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
PV Solar panels to roof
2024
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (lime): Repollard/reduction back to historic points retaining inner growth on lapsed l…
2024
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (lime): Repollard/reduction back to historic points retaining inner growth on lapsed l…
2023
7 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Various workks
2023
7 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Various workks
2023
Approved
August House 6 Brownlow Road Reading RG1 6NP
Replacement front door
2023
Approved
August House 6 Brownlow Road Reading RG1 6NP
Replacement front door
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T6 (Yew): remove the section shown to leave a reasonable looking tree once the adjacent c…
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T6 (Yew): remove the section shown to leave a reasonable looking tree once the adjacent c…
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (Lime)- Remove dead wood, clear basal growth, prune to give 2m clearance to building…
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (Lime)- Remove dead wood, clear basal growth, prune to give 2m clearance to building…
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (Lime): Remove dead wood, clear basal growth, prune to give 2m clearance to building…
2023
Approved
All Saints Church Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NN
T1 (Lime): Remove dead wood, clear basal growth, prune to give 2m clearance to building…
2022
Approved
5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
T1) Atlas Cedar dismantle and fell, replant, T2) Eucalyptus dismantle and fell, T3) Cypre…
2022
Approved
7 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Trim one Yew tree at 7 Downshire Square
2022
Approved
5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
T1) Atlas Cedar dismantle and fell, replant, T2) Eucalyptus dismantle and fell, T3) Cypre…
2016
Approved
5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Holly Tree in rear garden - reduce in height by approximately 40 percent (10 to 15 Feet)…
2016
Approved
10 Brownlow Road Reading RG1 6NP
Fell conifers on rear boundary, fell one Apple tree in the rear gardenand fell one confie…
2016
Approved
10 Brownlow Road Reading RG1 6NP
Fell conifers on rear boundary, fell one Apple tree in the rear gardenand fell one confie…
2016
Approved
5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Fell 2no. conifers
2016
Approved
5 Downshire Square Reading RG1 6NJ
Fell 2no. conifers
Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Reading is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Reading decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #177 of 292
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #252 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #214 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
40 decided
635
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025