Various address on Littlestead Close, Framlingham Drive, Farleigh Mews, Eltham Avenue, Kingsway, Dumbarton Way and Eynsford Close, Reading

Closed PL/26/0123 - Prior notification Part 16 Class A
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
31 Jan 2026
Type
Prior notification Part 16 Class A

Description

The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 – BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus, Under Regulation 5 of the above Code, I hereby give you 28days notice informing you of our intention to install 12 x 9M light Wooden Poles at the above locations.

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