Search Caversham planning applications
43 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Caversham · updated daily · Reading Borough Council
- 4 The Willows, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8BDAwaiting decisionProposed rear extensions with garage conversion on the ground floor.Householder planning permissionReceived 2 Nov 2026PL/26/1462
- 7 The Gardeners, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EZAwaiting decisionRenovation of the existing barn within the garden of 7 The Gardeners, including lowering the floor level, replacing the roof truss structure, the addition of new glazed windows and doors and the underpinning of sections of the existing walls.Listed building consent (Alt/Ext)Received 23 Oct 2026PL/26/1416
- 7 The Gardeners, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8EZAwaiting decisionRenovation of the existing barn within the garden of 7 The Gardeners, including lowering the floor level, replacing the roof truss structure, the addition of new glazed windows and doors and the underpinning of sections of the existing walls.Householder planning permissionReceived 23 Oct 2026PL/26/1414
- 120 Kidmore Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7NBAwaiting decisionErection of rear single and double storey extensions; Alterations on existing southeast pitched roof.Householder planning permissionReceived 21 Oct 2026PL/26/1401
- 1 Springfield Mews, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QAAwaiting decisionCrown lifting of two Birch trees.Works to a Tree in a Conservation AreaReceived 20 Oct 2026PL/26/1398
Planning in Caversham
- Approved
- 89%
- 89 of 94 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Caversham in the last 24 months, from Reading Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Caversham
Postcode districts
RG4 349 applications in the last 12 monthsRG1 304 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Reading Borough Council
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About Caversham
Caversham is a vibrant suburb of Reading, Berkshire, situated just north of the town centre along the River Thames. This area, which features diverse neighborhoods such as Emmer Green and Caversham Heights, is characterized by its scenic landscape, rising from the Thames floodplain to the Chiltern Hills. Key landmarks include the historic Caversham Court park, Caversham Lakes, and a segment of the Thames Path national trail, making it an appealing location for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 23,885. It sits within the Reading district.
Caversham covers an area of approximately 1.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Caversham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Caversham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Caversham has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caversham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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In the last 24 months, 148 planning applications were submitted near Caversham. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (45), outline applications (20), tree works (20).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).