Consultation on Main Modifications to the Local Plan Partial Update (LPPU)

The Local Plan Partial Update was submitted to the Secretary of State on 9 May 2025. Planning Inspector Ms Joanna Gilbert MA (Hons) MTP MRTPI was appointed to undertake an independent examination. Stage 1 hearings were held virtually in November 2025 and Stage 2 hearings were held in the Town Hall in February 2026.

The Inspector has identified a number of main modifications that are needed to make sure the plan is sound and legally compliant. Consequential modifications to the proposals map would also be required. These main modifications and consequential modifications to the proposals map are subject to a six-week period of consultation.

Please note that, at this stage, we are not accepting comments on any parts of the Local Plan other than the main modifications and consequential modifications. Your comments on the main modifications will be provided to the Inspector for her consideration.

Please note that the Council has also produced a schedule of more minor changes which do not alter the policy approach, and which we intend to make to the final version of the LPPU.

Please send comments to the Planning Policy Team at planningpolicy@reading.gov.uk or Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU. You may also complete the survey on this page or complete a hard copy template below.

An optional representation template is attached.

Please ensure all comments are received by 29th October 2026.