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 on record (1989-12-12–2026-05-21): 82.2% of 4,041 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 2,636 | 2,069 | 567 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 269 | 268 | 1 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 252 | 215 | 37 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 175 | 161 | 14 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 169 | 146 | 23 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 103 | 88 | 15 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 91 | 73 | 18 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 88 | 71 | 17 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 78 | 78 | 0 | |
| Regulation 3 Planning Approval | 57 | 57 | 0 | |
| Householder | 24 | 22 | 2 | |
| Reserved Matters | 23 | 22 | 1 | |
| Demolition in a conservation area | 18 | 12 | 6 | |
| Telecommunications | 17 | 9 | 8 | |
| Extension of Time | 11 | 10 | 1 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| Householder (Prior Approval) | 5 | 2 | 3 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 4 | 4 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Minor Amendments | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Adjacent Authority Consultation | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Prior notification: Demolition | 2 | 2 | 0 | |
| Miscellaneous/Project Work | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Government Development | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Full Telecommunications Approval | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| High Hedges Complaint | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hazardous Substance consent | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Permission in Principle | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 11 | 11 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 10 | 10 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 8 | 7 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 12 | 10 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 57 | 50 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmer Green Ward | 10 | 9 | 1 | |
| Abbey Ward | 7 | 7 | 0 | |
| Norcot Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Katesgrove Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Southcote Ward | 6 | 5 | 1 | |
| Redlands Ward | 6 | 6 | 0 | |
| Tilehurst Ward | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Caversham Heights Ward | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Kentwood Ward | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Coley Ward | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Caversham Ward | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Park Ward | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.