News from the Civic Society
New Planning Guidance from The Council
In March this year Reading Borough Council issued updated guidance and advice for householders in Conservation Areas. The information can be found on the council’s website. It outlines the Permitted Development Rights, planning permissions and Article 4 Directions. It also summarises when permission is needed for works carried out to a home in a Conservation … Read more
Activities & Projects
Jane Austen 250 – Commemorative Plaque
Reading Civic Society worked with Reading Borough Council and Reading Museum from summer 2024 to identify sources of funding to commission a new commemorative plaque the mark Jane Austen’s time at school in Reading. The plaque was erected in June 2025 on the eastern wall of the Abbey Gateway to replace the previous almost illegible … Read more
LOOK DRAW BUILD @ Reading & Bristol
This is a creative learning programme that uses the transport terminal of Reading Station to inform, and inspire, some 600 Primary Schools students every year.
Planning & Conservation in Reading
This section provides information, advice and news about planning projects around Reading. There’s also useful information which will be helpful if you’re applying for planning application within a Conservation Area, or if you’re concerned about how to protect the area in which you live.
A bit about the Civic Society
The Civic Society is a Registered Charity – no. 263959 details of which may be seen Here.
The Committee for 2026-27 was elected at the AGM on 14 February 2026. There are 10 Committee members of which 6 are Trustees.
To view the names of committee members and their roles go to Committee members and Trustees
To contact us please use ReadingCivicSociety@gmail.com