The Planning Applications Committee is responsible for all functions relating to town and country planning and development control specified in the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) Regulations 2000, including:

·       Development control

·       Building control

·       Conservation matters

·       Tree preservation orders

·       Listed buildings

·       Street naming

·       Public rights of way

The full terms of reference can be found in Article 8 of the Council’s Constitution:

http://www.reading.gov.uk/media/1338/Constitution-of-The-Council/pdf/Constitution_of_the_Council.pdf