We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Reading to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types, 80.6% of 939 applications decided since August 2021 were approved. Based on Reading's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 May 2026.
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All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.
| Category | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full planning applications | 602 | 449 | 153 | |
| Protected tree works (TPO) | 80 | 74 | 6 | |
| Discharging planning conditions | 72 | 71 | 1 | |
| Tree works in a conservation area | 41 | 41 | 0 | no refusals recorded |
| Changing a planning condition (S73) | 34 | 28 | 6 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 24 | 21 | 3 | |
| Home extensions and alterations (householder) | 23 | 21 | 2 | |
| Other* | 63 | 52 | 11 | mixed types |
Tree works in a conservation area: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.
* Other combines smaller categories: Advertisement Consent (18), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (11), Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) (7), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (6), Regulation 3 Planning Approval (5), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (4), Demolition in a conservation area (4), Larger extensions (householder prior approval) (4), Environmental impact screening and scoping (1), Adjacent Authority Consultation (1), Hazardous Substance consent (1), Permission in Principle (1).
The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2023 | 3 | 3 | sample too small |
| Q1 2024 | 3 | 3 | sample too small |
| Q2 2024 | 3 | 3 | sample too small |
| Q3 2024 | 3 | 3 | sample too small |
| Q4 2024 | 8 | 8 | sample too small |
| Q1 2025 | 11 | 11 | sample too small |
| Q2 2025 | 5 | 5 | sample too small |
| Q3 2025 | 10 | 10 | sample too small |
| Q4 2025 | 8 | 7 | sample too small |
| Q1 2026 | 12 | 10 | sample too small |
| Q2 2026 | 57 | 50 |
The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 8 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.
| Ward | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Ward | 10 | 9 | 1 | sample too small |
| Abbey Ward | 7 | 7 | 0 | sample too small |
| Katesgrove Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | sample too small |
| Redlands Ward | 6 | 6 | 0 | sample too small |
| Norcot Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | sample too small |
| Southcote Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | sample too small |
| Caversham Heights Ward | 5 | 5 | 0 | sample too small |
| Tilehurst Ward | 5 | 4 | 1 | sample too small |
| Kentwood Ward | 4 | 2 | 2 | sample too small |
| Caversham Ward | 3 | 3 | 0 | sample too small |
| Coley Ward | 3 | 3 | 0 | sample too small |
| Park Ward | 3 | 2 | 1 | sample too small |
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