3 LANCASTER CLOSE, READING, RG1 5HB
Valid
PL/26/0438 - Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
Description
Proposed 4m x 4m single-storey orangery at the rear following demolition of an existing conservatory.
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Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
With conditions
Proposed part first floor front extension.
2024
With conditions
Proposed part first floor front extension.
2021
Approved
To reduce the lower branches of the Pine tree in the back garden overlooking the neighbou…
2021
Approved
To reduce the lower branches of the Pine tree in the back garden overlooking the neighbou…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
2 LANCASTER CLOSE, READING, RG1 5HB
Proposed single storey rear / two storey side and garage conversion.
2024
With conditions
16 LANCASTER CLOSE, READING, RG1 5HB
Reduction of 1x Copper Beech (Fagus sylvatica purpurea) at the rear of 16 Lancaster Close…
2024
Approved
53 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Proposed part single storey and part double storey side and rear extensions to existing d…
2024
Approved
53 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Proposed part single storey and part double storey side and rear extensions to existing d…
2023
Approved
20 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Proposed garage conversion and fenestration addition at first floor ensuite.
2023
Approved
20 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Proposed garage conversion and fenestration addition at first floor ensuite.
2022
Approved
53a Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Erection of 1 storey extension, new bi-fold doors and 5 skylights to existing house. Chan…
2022
Approved
53a Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Erection of 1 storey extension, new bi-fold doors and 5 skylights to existing house. Chan…
2022
Approved
6 Sutton Walk Reading RG1 5HF
Proposed Single storey rear extension and 2 roof lights at attic level.
2022
Approved
6 Sutton Walk Reading RG1 5HF
Proposed Single storey rear extension and 2 roof lights at attic level.
2022
Approved
20 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Single storey side and rear extension
2022
Approved
20 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Single storey side and rear extension
2022
Approved
41 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AP
3 x Sycamore trees - re-repollard 2 x Horse chestnut trees - re-pollard
2022
Approved
41 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AP
3 x Sycamore trees - re-repollard 2 x Horse chestnut trees - re-pollard
2021
Approved
16 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Reduce lime canopy back to old pruning points therefore reducing the crown by approximate…
2021
Approved
16 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Reduce lime canopy back to old pruning points therefore reducing the crown by approximate…
2021
Approved
1 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Single storey rear extension with 3 glazed rooflights
2021
Approved
1 Lancaster Close Reading RG1 5HB
Single storey rear extension with 3 glazed rooflights
2020
Approved
51 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Part one, part two storey extension of detached garage, linking to main dwelling, and con…
2020
Approved
51 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Part one, part two storey extension of detached garage, linking to main dwelling, and con…
2017
Approved
53a Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Single storey side extension and new basement
2017
Approved
41 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AP
Re-pollard 4 Horse chestnut and 3 Sycamore
2017
Approved
41 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AP
Re-pollard 4 Horse chestnut and 3 Sycamore
2016
Withdrawn
51 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Proposed two storey side extension, ground floor rear extension, and additional amendment…
2016
Approved
51 Christchurch Road Reading RG2 7AT
Proposed two storey side extension and two storey rear extension including amendments to…
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
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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