Magenta Self Storage Reading, 2-4 Darwin Close, Reading, RG2 0RB
Pending
PL/26/0048 - Full planning permission
Description
Change of use of existing 5-storey tower building from Class E (office) to B8 (self-storage).
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
7 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Addition of one garage store measuring 6x6x2.5m, and one store measuring 4x4x2.5m.
2024
Approved
7 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Addition of one 3x5.8m, 19m3 storage tank and one 2.4x6.6, 16m3 storage tank to hold non…
2024
Approved
7 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Addition of one garage store measuring 6x6x2.5m, and one store measuring 4x4x2.5m.
2024
Approved
7 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Addition of one 3x5.8m, 19m3 storage tank and one 2.4x6.6, 16m3 storage tank to hold non…
2022
With conditions
2-4 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0RB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Construction Method Stateme…
2022
With conditions
2-4 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0RB
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Construction Method Stateme…
2021
Approved
2-4 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0RB
External alterations, new canopy, provision of a photovoltaic array and the raising of si…
2021
Approved
2-4 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0RB
External alterations, new canopy, provision of a photovoltaic array and the raising of si…
2021
Approved
7 Darwin Close Reading
2 x additional 45,000 litre storage tanks to hold non-hazardous materials
2018
With conditions
1 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Discharge of conditions 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 of planning permission171971
2018
With conditions
1 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Discharge of conditions 4, 7, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18 of planning permission171971
2017
Approved
1 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Demolition of existing building and erection of two storey building for Class B1 and Clas…
2017
With conditions
1 Darwin Close Reading RG2 0TB
Demolition of existing building and erection of two storey building for Class B1 and Clas…
Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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