Source: http://www.reading.gov.uk/planningpolicy?mode=0
Timestamp: 2019-07-15 22:34:44
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Palmer Park Development Framework Consultation
We consider all planning applications against our planning policies. Policies are reviewed frequently, so please check this list for the latest version.
Main policies for deciding planning applications
Core Strategy [8Mb] Sets out our overall planning strategy and important principles for development in Reading. Includes alteration to policy CS16 adopted in 2015. Adopted January 2008 (altered January 2015)
Reading Central Area Action Plan [6Mb]
Central Area Action Plan - Proposals Maps and Appendices [3Mb]
Sets out our planning principles for the centre of Reading up until 2026. It contains general policies and details on specific sites we aim to develop and protect. Adopted January 2009
Sites and Detailed Policies [5Mb] Sets out detailed policies we use when considering planning applications and identifies sites for development and protection. Includes alteration to policy DM6 adopted in 2015. Adopted October 2012 (altered January 2015)
Proposals Map Identifies designations from the above documents in map format. Adopted October 2012
New Local Plan The Council is working on replacing the above documents with a new local plan. Our New Local Plan page has more details. In production
Bracknell Forest Council, Reading Borough Council, the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, and Wokingham Borough Council (collectively referred to as 'Central & Eastern Berkshire Authorities') are working in partnership to produce a Joint Minerals & Waste Plan which will guide minerals and waste decision-making in the Plan area. Issues and Options Consultation - 9th June to 21st July 2017
Other main planning policy documents
Planning policy documents not part of the Local Plan on specific topics
Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule [1Mb] Information on the charge imposed on new developments to support the provision of infrastructure. Approved January 2015
Statement of Community Involvement [966kb] Sets out how we intend to consult on planning policy documents, and how developers should consult on major planning applications. Adopted March 2014
Duty to cooperate scoping strategy [1Mb] Deals with how we intend to fulfil our 'duty to co-operate' in plan-making with key partners under the Localism Act 2011. Latest version December 2015
Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report [1Mb] Sets out how we assess what the environmental, social and economic effects of our plans and policies would be. Revised September 2014
Local Development Scheme [1Mb] Sets out the programme for producing planning policy documents. Amended November 2016
Annual Monitoring Report (AMR): 2018 [1Mb] | 2017 [1Mb] | 2016 [1Mb] | 2015 [1Mb] | 2014 [1Mb] | 2013 [771kb] | 2012 [4Mb] | 2011 [1Mb] | 2010 [2Mb] | 2009 [3Mb] | 2008 [4Mb] | 2007 [2Mb] | 2006 [4Mb] AMRs report on the production of policy documents. They also report on the effect the policies are having. New reports produced every December
Supplementary planning documents - topics
Guidance for Local Plan documents
Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document [1Mb] Provides developers with guidance on the policy and explains how we expect you to contribute to affordable housing when making a planning application. Adopted July 2013
Design Guide to House Extensions [2Mb] Provides guidance on how extensions to houses should be designed. Adopted May 2003
Employment, Skills and Training Supplementary Planning Document [1Mb] Provides detailed guidance on how we expect developers to contribute to employment initiatives, such as creating apprenticeship, employment and training opportunities for the local workforce. Adopted April 2013
Revised Parking Standards and Design Supplementary Planning Document [4Mb] Provides guidance on the levels of parking required as part of new developments. Adopted October 2011
Residential Conversions Supplementary Planning Document [2Mb] Sets out detailed policy on converting houses to flats or houses in multiple occupation. This includes things like assessing the character of the area, loss of privacy and the impact it would have on the community. Adopted November 2013
Planning Obligations under Section 106 Supplementary Planning Document [565kb] Sets out how planning obligations under Section 106 for new development will be secured, in the context of the Community Infrastructure Levy. See our Section 106 Adoption Statement [253kb] for more information or read our Consultation Report [171kb]. Adopted April 2015
Sustainable Design and Construction Supplementary Planning Document [1Mb] Sets out our commitment to producing sustainable buildings. It also interprets existing policy on things like climate change, energy efficiency and renewable energy. Adopted July 2011
Supplementary planning documents - sites
Guidance to Local Plan documents on specific sites
Battle Hospital Planning Brief [7Mb] Development principles for the former Battle Hospital site. Much of the development has now been completed, but there are still parts of the site where development may come forward. Adopted October 2005
Caversham Lock Development Principles [2Mb] Contains planning guidance for the future of one of Reading's most important riverside areas. Adopted March 2006
Chatham Street Development Brief [3Mb] Development principles for a major redevelopment in central Reading. Since this plan was adopted, phase one has been completed. Much of the remainder is now under construction. Adopted 2002
Dee Park Planning Brief [3Mb] Provides guidance on the major regeneration of the Dee Park area. Adopted December 2008
Elvian School Planning and Development Brief [3Mb] Sets out the principles for the future comprehensive redevelopment of the Elvian School site on Bath Road. Adopted February 2011
Kenavon Drive Urban Design Concept Statement [2Mb] Seeks to guide the form of any development of the Kenavon Drive area. Adopted July 2004
Meadway Centre Planning Brief [6Mb] Provides guidance on the future of the Meadway Centre on Honey End Land. Adopted November 2013
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Part 1 [8Mb]
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Part 2 [8Mb]
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Part 3 [9Mb]
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Note on Sustainability Appraisal [272kb]
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Adoption Statement [250kb]
Minster Quarter Area Development Framework Equality Scoping [158kb]
Provides development principles for the Minster Quarter Area Adopted December 2018
Reading Prison Framework [2Mb] Sets out guidelines on the future of this important site in central Reading - in particular the vital heritage issues. Download our Prison Framework Adoption Statement [65kb] for more information and see the Consultation Report [95kb]. Adopted March 2015
Reading Station Area Framework [19Mb] Sets out principles and guidelines for how development around the station should take shape. Adopted December 2010
South West Reading Planning Brief [2Mb] Sets out planning guidelines for the South West Reading Area. Approved April 2000
Station Hill South Planning and Urban Designs Brief [12Mb] Provides development principles for the area bounded by Station Road, Reading Station, Greyfriars Road and Friar Street. Adopted March 2007
Technical reports and background evidence
Research or technical information used in drawing up planning policy
Aggregates Monitoring Survey 2011 [436kb]
Joint Minerals and Waste Annual Monitoring Report: 2010 [300kb] | 2009 [325kb]
The six Berkshire authorities used to produce these joint reports. They are no longer produced separately. Now incorporated into Annual Monitoring Reports
Brownfield Land Register [68kb]
An annual register of brownfield land suitable for housing development. Includes maps (sites BL1001-1050 [3Mb], BL2001-2043 [4Mb], BL3001-3022 [3Mb], BL4001-4025 [3Mb], BL5001-5011 [1Mb].
This relates only to Part 1 of the Register, as no sites have been placed on Part 2.
City Centre Framework [6Mb] An urban design strategy for central Reading, produced to inform the Reading Central Area Action Plan. Published March 2008
Employment Land Review Report [2Mb]
Site-specific analysis 2009 [3Mb]
A study of the need for new employment floorspace, published in 2006. Further work was carried out in 2009 on the future specific employment land. Report published 2006, analysis 2009
Berkshire Functional Economic Market Area Study [9Mb] This study is the result of co-operation between the six Berkshire unitary authorities and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP to examine what the economic market areas that exist within Berkshire are. Published February 2016
Central Berkshire Economic Development Needs Assessment
A study examining the need for land for economic development use in Central Berkshire. Published November 2016
Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Background Information A Gypsy and Traveller, Travelling Showperson and Houseboat Dweller Accommodation Assessment [775kb] was published in June 2017 to assess accommodation needs. A ​Gypsy and Traveller Provision Background Document [6Mb] sets out the work that has been undertaken in looking for sites to meet this need. September 2017
Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment, May 2017
Volume I Main Report [5Mb]
Volume II Detailed tables [404kb]
A Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment (HELAA) has been undertaken to feed into the Local Plan. This is based on a methodology agreed with five of the six Berkshire authorities. November 2017
Infrastructure Delivery Plan [448kb] Sets out what will be needed to carry out proposals in the development plan Published May 2017
Local Aggregates Assessment [436kb] Examines trends in the production of aggregates in Berkshire and looks at potential future demand and supply. Published annually - latest version published in 2014
Monitoring of commitments (non-residential): 2019 [1Mb] | 2018 [1Mb] | 2017 [1Mb] | 2016 [1Mb] | 2015 [1Mb] | 2014 [1Mb] | 2013 [1Mb] | 2012 [2Mb] | 2011 [1Mb] | 2010 [3Mb] | 2009 [3Mb] | 2008 [3Mb] | 2007 [15Mb] | 2006 [9Mb]
Annual monitoring of the progress of non-residential planning permissions. Published annually, covering year 1 April-31 March
Monitoring of commitments (residential): 2019 [1Mb] | 2018 [1Mb] | 2017 [1Mb] | 2016 [1Mb] | 2015 [1Mb] | 2014 [1Mb] | 2013 [917kb] | 2012 [2Mb] | 2011 [1Mb] | 2010 [3Mb] | 2009 [1Mb] | 2008 [1Mb] | 2007 [7Mb] | 2006 [5Mb]
Annual monitoring of the progress of planning permissions for housing. Published annually, covering year 1 April-31 March
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment: Main report [4Mb] | Appendix A [2Mb] | Appendix B [2Mb] | Appendix C part 1 [10Mb]| Appendix C part 2 [7Mb] | Appendix D [163kb] A document assessing flood risk in Reading to inform planning policy and decisions. Published June 2017
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment Level 2 | Main report [804kb] | Appendix A [8Mb] | Appendix B [4Mb] Detailed flood risk assessment work on individual sites. Published December 2017
Strategic Housing Market Assessment [5Mb] The six Berkshire unitary authorities and the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP have co-operated on a Strategic Housing Market Assessment, which examines the need for housing in the area, including affordable housing. The final SHMA was published in February 2016. Published February 2016
Tall Buildings Strategy [16Mb]
Tall Buildings Market Analysis [534kb]
A study looking at the scope for tall buildings in central Reading. This study, along with the accompanying market analysis, informed the policy in the Reading Central Area Action Plan. A study looking at the scope for tall buildings in central Reading. This study, along with the accompanying market analysis, informed the policy in the Reading Central Area Action Plan. Strategy published January 2008
Market Analysis published November 2007
Western Berkshire Retail and Leisure Study [16Mb] Assesses whether there is a need for additional retail and leisure provision in Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest Published May 2017