R14 THE RIVERSIDE, THE ORACLE, BRIDGE STREET, READING, RG1 2AG

Under Consultation PL/26/0322 - Full planning permission
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
RG1 2AG
Type
Full planning permission

Description

Refurbishment of the shopfront to include the redecoration of the fascia panel, window and door frames and replacement canopies, with associated works.

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