173 FRIAR STREET, READING

Pending PL/26/0411 - Full planning permission
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
28 Mar 2026
Postcode
RG1 1NJ
Type
Full planning permission

Description

Proposed alterations including location of new mechanical system for kitchen extracting ductwork to the rear of the building and fresh air system and toilet extraction to the rear of the building via louvre grills. 2No Air conditioning condenser units to the rear of the building.

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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