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Planning applications in RG4

We hold 717 planning applications for the RG4 postcode area, 283 of them submitted in the past year. 94% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Reading, South Oxfordshire, Wokingham.

717
applications held
283
in the past year
94%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering RG4

Reading (351)South Oxfordshire (324)Wokingham (40)West Berkshire (2)

Recent applications in RG4

Pending
23 Sept 2026262174
Reading Blue Coat School, Holme Park Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6SUWokingham

SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1033, Wild Cherry – Fell.

Pending
23 Sept 2026262173
Reading Blue Coat School, Holme Park Sonning Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6SUWokingham

APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 2/1951, WOODLAND 3 and GROUP 2 306, Maple - Fell to ground level. 308, Ash - Prune back canopy from adjacent building roof to give 3m clearance. 309, Yew - Prune back canopy from adjacent building roof to give 2m clearance. 316, Holly - Coppice. 1047, Yew - Prune back canopy from adjacent building roof to give 2m clearance. 4945, Sycamore - Remove low branch over highway back to trunk. 4988, Oak - Section fell in safe and controlled manner to just above ground level. 5809, Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level. 5849, Sycamore - Fell to ground level. 6213, Sycamore - Fell to ground. 6214, Lime - Crown clean by removal of dead wood. 6216, Myrobalan Plum - Crown reduce by 35% (2m). 6238, Holly - Fell to ground level. 6256, Yew - Fell to ground level. 6262, Sycamore - Pollard at 2m above ground level. 6263, Ash - Fell to ground level. 6264, Ash - Fell to ground level.

Pending
22 Sept 2026262215
Pound Cottage Pound Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6XEWokingham

SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA T1, Ash – Prune selected branches by approx. 1m to provide clearance for fibre optic cable. T2, Sycamore – Prune selected branches by approx. 2m to provide clearance for fibre optic cable. T3, Sycamore – Prune lower branches by up to 2m to provide clearance for fibre optic cable; remove deadwood.

Pending
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
21 Sept 2026PL/26/1258
69 ROTHERFIELD WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8PJReading

There is a laurel tree in my back garden that needs be be pruned as it’s branches are reaching the house roof

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
18 Sept 2026PL/26/1256
WARREN CREEK, THE WARREN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TQReading

Tree works application for T7 Ash, shown as T7 (TPO) on Tree Protection Plan WARREN CREEK TPP 06942/2026 0.2., proposed works, fell Ash to ground level.

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
17 Sept 2026PL/26/1252
1 HEWETT AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EAReading

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.

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
16 Sept 2026PL/26/1238
WINTERBERRY WAY, CAVERSHAM, READINGReading

1 x live oak to monolith to 3m 1 x dead oak to monolith to 3m

Pending
Householder planning permission
16 Sept 2026PL/26/1240
4 ALBERT ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PEReading

Single storey rear extension

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
15 Sept 2026PL/26/1233
20 ST PETERS HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7AXReading

Tree cutting required on behalf of cityfibre to allow new overhead cable installation.

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
14 Sept 2026PL/26/1223
25 WOBURN CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HBReading

Raise horse chestnut crown (T4) to 18 feet above ground and do the same for 2 specific branches of 1 lime (T5)

Pending
10 Sept 2026262144
3 West Drive Sonning Wokingham RG4 6GEWokingham

Householder application for the proposed erection of a single storey side/rear extension following demolition of the existing garage and link structure.

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
10 Sept 2026PL/26/1212
57 WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EXReading

Beech, Fagus Sylvatica Prune small lower branches overhanging into one neighbour's garden TPO number 127/07

Pending
Householder planning permission
8 Sept 2026PL/26/1207
8 GRASS HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TJReading

Retrospective application for a Carport

Pending
Other Development
4 Sept 2026P26/S3726/LDE
The Centuries Road Passing Dunsden Lodge Sonning Eye Reading RG4 6TPSouth Oxfordshire

Use of part of the building to the south of The Centuries as a Use Class C3 – residential (independent dwelling).

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
4 Sept 2026PL/26/1198
10 RIDGE HALL CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EPReading

Fell 2 Ash trees

Pending
Householder planning permission
3 Sept 2026PL/26/1191
11 PRIORY AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7SEReading

Proposed single storey rear/side extension with flat roof.

Pending
Non-Material Amendment
2 Sept 2026PL/26/1181
29 ST ANNES ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PAReading

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/24/0420 - Perimeter parapet wall forming single storey rear and side extension to be raised in height, reduction in width and changes to number and positioning of windows

Pending
Householder planning permission
2 Sept 2026PL/26/1183
128 ST PETERS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DRReading

Single storey rear extension & new front infill porch

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
1 Sept 2026PL/26/1175
37 SEND ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EHReading

Oak(T1) 187/06 Remove epicormic branches underneath large branches Deadwood oak tree -Reduce canopy by 5m +/-1m and lateral spread by an average of 3m as recommended in a tree survey completed in June 2024

Pending
Full planning permission
1 Sept 2026PL/26/1177
THAMES VALLEY SERVICE STATION, GEORGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DHReading

Provision of Valeting Facility to include Three Jet Wash Bays, Two Service Bays and Associated Works

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
31 Aug 2026PL/26/1174
41 KIDMORE END ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8SNReading

T1 (cedar): Reshape crown of tree by shortening significantly extended limbs back in line with crown average to try and mitigate risk of further limb failure.

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
31 Aug 2026PL/26/1173
KNIGHTON CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READINGReading

It is recommended that the Beech tree is subject to a targeted crown reduction focussed on the north, north west and north east low to mid crown. The reduction will remove approximately 4 metres of secondary limb growth.

Pending
Householder planning permission
27 Aug 2026PL/26/1163
151 PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8TRReading

Erection of a Pergola in the rear garden.

Pending
Householder planning permission
27 Aug 2026PL/26/1159
8 WINCROFT ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HHReading

Proposed garden room

Pending
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
24 Aug 2026PL/26/1129
194 UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JUReading

Branch pruning and crown lifting to Two trees: T6 (Pine) and T7 (Monteray Pine)

Pending
Full planning permission
19 Aug 2026PL/26/1116
RECYCLING POINT, HILLS MEADOW CAR PARK, GEORGE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READINGReading

'Temporary erection of an ice rink, marquee structure, ancillary stalls, fairground rides and event fencing/screening panels in connection with a Christmas festival, for a fixed period from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Pending
Full planning permission
17 Aug 2026PL/26/1099
CLAYFIELD COPSE PAVILION, CAVERSHAM PARK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READINGReading

External works to the existing sports pavilion comprising an insulated render system and render finish to the external walls; a new permeable paved terrace with associated landscaping; siting of a replacement storage container on screw pile foundations; and erection of a palisade-fenced goal storage enclosure to the rear.

Pending
Householder planning permission
17 Aug 2026PL/26/1100
182 KIDMORE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7NDReading

Demolition of existing conservatory and Construction of single-storey rear extension. Construction of front porch.

Pending
Householder planning permission
12 Aug 2026PL/26/1085
68 KIDMORE END ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8SEReading

Single storey rear extension with feature lantern over

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
7 Aug 2026PL/26/1069
24 BADGERS RISE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7QAReading

Proposed single-storey side extension

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
5 Aug 2026PL/26/1056
4 DERBY VILLAS, DERBY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5DPReading

Remove foliage from trunk from the ground to the bottom of the crown, approx 2 m.

Pending
Householder planning permission
5 Aug 2026PL/26/1057
38 ORCHARD GROVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6NFReading

Single storey rear extension to existing bedroom

Pending
Small
4 Aug 2026261835
3 Glebe Lane Sonning Wokingham RG4 6XHWokingham

Householder application for the garage conversion into habitable accommodation along with associated changes to fenestration. (retrospective)

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Existing Use or Development
3 Aug 2026PL/26/1036
217A PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8TSReading

Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing use as 2 Bedroom Dwelling

Pending
Small
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
3 Aug 2026PL/26/1035
7 SURLEY ROW, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8NDReading

Proposed works to several trees

Pending
Householder planning permission
31 Jul 2026PL/26/1030
4 EVESHAM ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8RLReading

Proposed two storey side extension

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
29 Jul 2026PL/26/1017
46 PRIEST HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7RYReading

T.1 Beech (C)-Crown lift through 360 to approximately 4.5-5m T.2 Cedar (C) Tip reduce the Eastern side (property side) by 1-1.5m

Pending
Small
29 Jul 2026261782
The Old Cottage Pearson Road Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UHWokingham

Application for Listed Building consent for the proposed replacement of brick infill panels on the west gable elevation with cork panels with lime plaster finish during timber frame repair works (where possible).

Pending
Householder planning permission
28 Jul 2026PL/26/1007
8 THE WILLOWS, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8BDReading

Two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension.

Pending
Small
Approval of details reserved by a condition
27 Jul 2026PL/26/1003
43 CHURCH ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7AGReading

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 (Bat Survey) of application PL/25/1017

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
27 Jul 2026PL/26/0998
36 CHAZEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DSReading

T1 - Japanese Pagoda - Crown lift 3.5m crown clean above ground level

Pending
Small
27 Jul 2026261750
47 West Drive Sonning Wokingham RG4 6GEWokingham

Application for works to protected trees TPO-1631-2018: T5 Lime – crown lift over driveway to 5 metres; T9 Horse Chestnut – crown lift over driveway to 5 metres; and T88 Norway Maple – crown lift to 5 metres.

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
24 Jul 2026PL/26/0992
11 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LHReading

Proposed single storey extension

Pending
Householder planning permission
23 Jul 2026PL/26/0986
70 MAYFIELD DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5JTReading

Proposed single storey side extension to replace an existing timber-framed, covered, storage area.

Pending
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
23 Jul 2026PL/26/0985
32 VENETIA CLOSE, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8UGReading

A loft conversion including the installation of three roof windows into the pitched roof of the front elevation as well as the addition of a dormer at the rear.

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawfulness - Proposed Use or Development
22 Jul 2026PL/26/0977
4 MILL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DPReading

Loft conversion to create one bedroom consisting of one rooflights to front elevation andone rooflight to rear elevation.

Pending
Small
Non-Material Amendment
22 Jul 2026PL/26/0982
SOUTH HILL, UPPER WARREN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EBReading

Minor amendment to of planning permission PL/22/1645 for enlarged rear elevation second floor gable window and 2x new rooflights to existing second floor bedroom

Pending
Minor Development
22 Jul 2026P26/S1943/S73
White Cottage Peppard Road Sonning Common RG4 9NJSouth Oxfordshire

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to revise window style and plinth course, omit chinmeys and add solar panels and ASHPs to all plots, add front rooflight to Plot 01 and revised porch design to Plots 01 and 02 and discharge of conditions 8 (Energy Statement Verification Report), 9 (details of the location and specification of any external heating or energy generation system to be used in the development), 10 (a detailed plan showing vehicular, cycle and pedestrian visibility splays), 17 (sensitive lighting strategy) and 18 (SUDS Compliance report) on application ref. P25/S0210/S73 (Varaition of Condition 2 of P24/S1422/FUL (Erection of three detached dwelling houses with associated parking and amenity space, following demolition of the existing dwelling) - to change the 3 plots to a 3 bed, 4 bed and 5 bed proposal necessary for the viability of the development).

Pending
Householder planning permission
22 Jul 2026PL/26/0983
12 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LHReading

Proposed single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion and loft conversion with rear dormer extension.

Pending
Small
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
22 Jul 2026PL/26/0978
10 UPLANDS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7JGReading

Crown reduce 1 Mature Walnut Tree