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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

240 live applicationsMostly Extensions (116)Updated this morning

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CopperfieldsRG4

New

Conversion of part of the double garage to form a home office, and associated alterations

ConversionOutbuilding

1.3 mi2 days ago12 Oct

Romsey RoadRG30

New

Proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.1 mi5 days ago9 Oct

Albert RoadRG4

Erection of single storey external outbuilding

OutbuildingSingle Storey

1.3 mi1 week ago7 Oct

Delamere RoadRG6

Householder application for the proposed erection of a hip to gable roof extension and enlargement of the existing rear dormer.

ExtensionLoftDormerHip to Gable

2.0 mi1 week ago6 Oct

Bolton DriveRG2

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3.7 mi1 week ago6 Oct

Hatford RoadRG30

Proposed loft conversion with a flat roof rear dormer

LoftDormerLoft ConversionFlat Roof

1.9 mi1 week ago5 Oct

Audley StreetRG30

Change of use from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 10 flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Developm…

New BuildConversionOffice to ResidentialPrior NotificationChange of Use Class

0.9 mi1 week ago5 Oct

Dunholme CloseRG6

Application to remove condition 2 of planning consent 180070 for the proposed erection of two storey side extension to dwelling plus single storey rear extension to form conservatory. Condition 2 ref…

ExtensionNew BuildSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

3.2 mi1 week ago4 Oct

Knowle RoadRG5

Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

3.1 mi1 week ago2 Oct

Grafton RoadRG30

Two-storey side extension combined with single-storey front, bay window and open porch extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreySide Extension

3.0 mi1 week ago2 Oct

Chormond Theale RoadRG30

Proposed loft conversion with front dormer and velux windows on the front and rear elevations. Proposed single storey rear extension with a flat roof and flat rooflights. New high level, obscured gla…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

4.4 mi1 week ago2 Oct

Shepherds LaneRG4

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.3 mi1 week ago1 Oct

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Pimento DriveRG6

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.4 mi2 weeks ago30 Sept

Erleigh RoadRG1

Installation of roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the existing flat roof of the three-storey rear extension at 25 Erleigh Road, together with associated permanent roof edge protection ra…

ExtensionThree StoreyRear ExtensionFlat Roof

0.8 mi2 weeks ago30 Sept

Gravel Hill CottagesRG4

Proposed 1.5 storey rear extension & the reinstatement of an internal wall

HeritageExtensionRear Extension

1.9 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

Gravel Hill CottagesRG4

Proposed 1.5 storey rear extension & the reinstatement of an internal wall

ExtensionRear Extension

1.9 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

Eynsham CloseRG5

Householder application for the proposed garage conversion to create habitable accommodation.

ConversionGarage ConversionHabitable Space Conversion

2.9 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

School DriveRG5

Householder application for the proposed Loft Conversion with addition of 2 no. dormers to rear and 4 no. roof lights, first floor alterations to rear window and addition of external garden access st…

LoftLoft Conversion

3.0 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

Harcourt DriveRG6

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of a single storey rear extension, conversion of garage to create habitable accommodation, plus changes to fenestration and inter…

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

1.9 mi2 weeks ago29 Sept

Tilehurst RoadRG30

Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a rear dormer and 2 front roof lights with a obscure glazed side window (Application for a Certificate of Lawful Development for a Proposed Develo…

LoftConversionDormerLawful Development Certificate

1.5 mi2 weeks ago28 Sept

Bishopswood Farm Reade's Lane Gallowstree CommonRG4

Restoration, extension (with basements) and reuse of barns to create five dwellings.

ExtensionNew Build

4.5 mi2 weeks ago28 Sept

Lancaster GardensRG6

Householder application for the proposed erection of a part-single, part two-storey front/side extension and single-storey rear extension, including changes to fenestration, following demolition of t…

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyPart Single/Part Two Storey

2.3 mi2 weeks ago26 Sept

Oatlands RoadRG2

Householder application for the proposed single-storey front porch and rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

3.5 mi2 weeks ago25 Sept

Beresford Oakside WayRG2

APPLICATION FOR THE WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0672-1994 Tree A (G1 on TPO) â three limbs which should be cut back to the main trunk. Estimate 4 - 5 metres to be cut back. Tree B (G1 on TPO) â…

OutbuildingSummerhouse

2.5 mi2 weeks ago25 Sept

Whitegates LaneRG6

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of single-storey rear extension, front porch and part garage conversion.

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

1.9 mi2 weeks ago25 Sept

Alexandra RoadRG1

Erection of Proposed Garden Room

OutbuildingGarden Office

1.1 mi2 weeks ago25 Sept

Bishopswood Farm Reade's Lane Gallowstree CommonRG4

Erection of 2no. three-bed dwellings following removal of pole barn

New Build

4.5 mi2 weeks ago25 Sept

Hemdean RiseRG4

Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/26/0497for a elevated extension partly stepped back to create a larger balcony.

ExtensionMinor WorksBalcony (non-Juliet)

1.1 mi2 weeks ago24 Sept

Church End LaneRG30

Proposal to extend existing rear single storey extension to two storeys with a flat roof

ExtensionSingle StoreyFlat Roof

2.4 mi2 weeks ago24 Sept

Valentine CrescentRG4

Rear extension measuring 5m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.86m, and 3m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Town…

ExtensionRear Extension

1.5 mi3 weeks ago23 Sept

Downshire SquareRG1

Alterations to the existing front garden and access arrangements, comprising the formation of a new driveway and associated vehicular crossover with new entrance gates to facilitate internal vehicula…

ExtensionPorchSolar Panels/PVDriveway/Hardstanding

0.7 mi3 weeks ago23 Sept

Ramsbury DriveRG6

Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey side extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide Extension

2.2 mi3 weeks ago22 Sept

Colemans Moor RoadRG5

Application for a certificate of lawfulness for the proposed erection of 1no. detached outbuilding.

Outbuilding

3.5 mi3 weeks ago21 Sept

Albert RoadRG4

Garage conversion and erection of new detached garage on frontage.

ConversionOutbuildingNew/Detached GarageGarage Conversion

1.5 mi3 weeks ago21 Sept

Adwell DriveRG6

Householder application for the proposed erection of a detached outbuilding for ancillary use as a home office and games room, and demolition of the existing outbuilding.

OutbuildingDemolition

3.2 mi3 weeks ago18 Sept

Common Farm Wyfold RoadRG4

Replacement of conservatory with new garden room.

ExtensionOutbuildingGarden OfficeConservatory

4.7 mi3 weeks ago18 Sept

Lancaster CloseRG1

Proposed single storey rear / 2 Storey side & a garage conversion.

ConversionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyGarage Conversion

0.9 mi3 weeks ago18 Sept

Hewett AvenueRG4

Application for Conversion of attached garage to habitable accomodation, along with roof enlargement & conversion comprising hip-to-gable and rear dormer extensions; and forward facing roof windows.

ExtensionLoftConversionDormerHip to Gable

1.9 mi3 weeks ago17 Sept

Compton CloseRG6

Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey front extension to form a porch and a single storey rear extension, plus changes to fenestration, raising of the existing single s…

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

2.6 mi3 weeks ago17 Sept

Blazes Fireplace CentreRG30

Change of use of rear ground floor from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 2 flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Genera…

New BuildConversionOffice to ResidentialPrior Notification

1.1 mi3 weeks ago17 Sept

Crescent RoadRG1

Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.415m, and 2.76m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the…

ExtensionRear Extension

1.5 mi4 weeks ago16 Sept

Albert RoadRG4

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1.3 mi4 weeks ago16 Sept

Cross Lanes Bungalow RoadRG4

Converting existing dwelling into garaging and storage, demolishing existing outbuildings and replacing the lost habitable accommodation by erection of new agricultural style replacement dwelling.

New BuildOutbuildingDemolitionReplacement DwellingHabitable Space Conversion

3.9 mi4 weeks ago16 Sept

Redhatch DriveRG6

Householder application for the proposed single storey rear extension and alterations.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2.3 mi4 weeks ago15 Sept

Chagford RoadRG2

Erection of a garage/outbuilding following demolition of the existing.

OutbuildingNew/Detached GarageDemolition

1.9 mi4 weeks ago15 Sept

L'ortolan Restaurant Church LaneRG2

Application for submission of details to comply with the following condition of listed building consent 252253 dated 24.03.2026. Condition 3 relates to external materials.

HeritageListed Building

3.3 mi4 weeks ago14 Sept

Norcot RoadRG30

Change of use of from Class E (offices) to C3 (dwelling houses) to comprise 2 flats. Prior Notification under Class MA, Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Develo…

New BuildConversionOffice to ResidentialPrior Notification

2.7 mi4 weeks ago14 Sept

Battle StreetRG1

Conversion of the Property to Provide Two Self-Contained Residential Dwellings, Together with a Semi-Basement Extension and Associated Alterations

ExtensionConversionBasement/Cellar

0.5 mi4 weeks ago14 Sept

Rochester AvenueRG5

Householder application for the proposed erection of single storey rear and side extensions with rooflight, following partial demolition of the existing garage and sunroom.

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionRoof Light/Velux

3.1 mi1 month ago12 Sept

Ilbury CloseRG2

Full application for the construction of 2 no. dwellings.

New Build

3.3 mi1 month ago11 Sept

12-month application volume

Reading sees between 78 and 131 planning applications per month (averaging 109); recent months are easing.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in Reading, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in Reading

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

116

Conversions

New builds

Loft conversions

Heritage

Outbuildings

Applications · 90d

240

vs 344 prior quarter

Approval rate

88%

56 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

116 apps

vs prior 90d

-30%

How councils in Reading compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Reading

54% of the area

Approval rate: 78%
Median decision: 8.9 wk

Most approved

Front Elevation100%
Ground Floor Extension100%
Hip To Gable100%

Wokingham

35% of the area

Approval rate: 92%
Median decision: 8.0 wk

Most approved

Canopy100%
Pitched Roof100%
Chimney100%

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

Director · Oakwood Construction

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