Caversham Heights, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Caversham Heights, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Caversham Heights are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Caversham Heights
Caversham Heights is a residential neighbourhood in Caversham, part of the borough of Reading, Berkshire, located to the west of central Caversham. Historically a part of Oxfordshire until 1911, this area is known for its elevated terrain and encompasses the local government ward established in 2022, which stretches south to the River Thames and east to St. Barnabas Road. This vibrant community is ideal for those researching planning applications, given its ongoing development and proximity to key transport routes like the Woodcote Road (A4074).
District: Reading
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £442,190 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Caversham Heights.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Caversham Heights.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Caversham Heights based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
74 planning applications found near Caversham Heights.
- - 5 GRASS HILL, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7TJ
Proposed works to various trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - MOORINGS, UPPER WARREN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EJ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/25/1100 - Addition of a rear dormer and second floor single casement windows to the rear elevation; a half hip roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 43 RICHMOND ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PR
Cooper Beech - prune by up to 3 meters on side & top. Crown raise by 3.5 meters on side only
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - - 22 CHAZEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DS
Single storey rear extension, including garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 35 RICHMOND ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PR
Proposed Dormer Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 14 WOBURN CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HB
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Land at Atterbury Gardens, Rear of 23-25 Richmond Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7PR
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 22 (Problematic Species Management Plan) of application PL/24/1659
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 22 CHAZEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DS
Rear extension measuring 8.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 4.0m, and 2.35m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the To
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 62 SHERIDAN AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7QD
Alteration to existing window within living room to the rear elevation to double patio doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 16 WESTDENE CRESCENT, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 16 WESTDENE CRESCENT, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HD
Garage conversion to gym
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 79 WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EY
Part single storey part 2 storey side and rear extensions, conversion of loft space to habitable accommodation with rear facing dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 27 RIDGE HALL CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7EP
English lime tree T17 of TPO 3/09 - crown lift to crown break
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 60B ST PETERS AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DH
T1- 79/05 cooper beech, overall crown reduction by 2-3 meters
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 20 HARROGATE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PN
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing shed.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 20 HARROGATE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PN
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing shed.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 20 HARROGATE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7PN
Rear dormer and roof lights on front roof slope to facilitate a loft conversion. Solar panels.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 14 DARELL ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7AY
Ground floor utility wall modification and a first-floor side extension incorporating two skylights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 29 CHAZEY ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7DS
single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 14 MATLOCK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7BS
Proposed new pitch roof on existing extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Caversham Heights in Berkshire
Caversham Heights is a residential neighbourhood in Caversham, part of the borough of Reading, Berkshire, located to the west of central Caversham. Historically a part of Oxfordshire until 1911, this area is known for its elevated terrain and encompasses the local government ward established in 2022, which stretches south to the River Thames and east to St. Barnabas Road. This vibrant community is ideal for those researching planning applications, given its ongoing development and proximity to key transport routes like the Woodcote Road (A4074). It sits within the Reading district.
Property prices in Caversham Heights show an average sale price of £442,190, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Caversham Heights a particularly low-crime area.
Caversham Heights has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Surley Row, St Peter's. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Caversham Heights includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Caversham Heights 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.
Planning Activity in Caversham Heights
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Caversham Heights. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Caversham Heights.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Caversham Heights slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Caversham Heights were full planning applications (45), tree works (26), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 18 medium-scale applications, 69 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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