Building permits in Reading
Mapenzo tracks 574 building permits and applications in Reading, with 135 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Windows and doors | BRUNEL ROAD | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Other | RECYCLING POINT | Issued |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Garages | COPPERFIELDS | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Roofing | CHURCH ROAD | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Additions | Land to rear of Knights Way | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Garages | CONWY CLOSE | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Garages | KNOWLE CLOSE | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Roofing | ALEXANDRA ROAD | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Signs | HELENA HOUSE | Refused |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD | In review |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 279 | |
| Additions | 187 | |
| Roofing | 67 | |
| Windows and doors | 59 | |
| Garages | 49 | |
| Demolition | 33 | |
| Signs | 18 | |
| Interior work | 11 | |
| Fences | 10 | |
| HVAC | 9 | |
| Solar | 8 | |
| Facades | 5 | |
| Electrical | 4 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Wokingham1,022 permits
- Bracknell469 permits
- South Oxfordshire1,295 permits
- West Berkshire1,068 permits
- Hart744 permits
- Windsor1,251 permits
- Basingstoke756 permits
- Surrey Heath652 permits
- Rushmoor226 permits
- Slough602 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Reading?
Mapenzo has 574 records in Reading: 238 issued or under construction and 277 in review. 135 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Reading?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Reading in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.