Planning and building control

Service update

Regulations require Local Planning Authorities to notify neighbours of planning applications submitted by either posting letters to neighbours whose boundary adjoins the application site or placing a notice on site. Reading Borough Council displays site notices so please look out for yellow site notices being displayed and make use of the QR code to access the information about the application to see if you want to make a comment.

Planning applications

Search planning applications and find out how to get pre-planning application advice.

Building control

Find out about building control charges, site inspections, and building in multiple boroughs.

Trees, hedges and environment

Read the Reading Biodiversity Action Plan, Article 4 Directions, looking after trees and high hedges.

Land and property

Land Charges Register and Landowner statements.

Article 4 Directions

An Article 4 Direction limits the works that can be carried out without needing planning permission.

Heritage and conservation

Conservation areas and listed buildings. Reading High Streets Heritage Action Zone.

Planning policy

Planning applications policies.

Planning enforcement

Report breeches of planning control and rules and regulations for displaying estate agents’ boards.

Street naming and numbering

Complete our street naming and numbering form to change or add address details.

Transport Development Control

Learn how the Council is working to improve traffic conditions within the borough.