Search Emmer Green planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Emmer Green · updated daily · Reading Borough Council
- 7 Twin Oaks, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SWAwaiting decisionFirst Floor side extension over existing garage and utilityHouseholder planning permissionReceived 4 Nov 2026PL/26/1479
- 75 Kiln Road, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8UFAwaiting decisionT1 (oak): Remove and replant.Consent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 4 Nov 2026PL/26/1475
- 17 Twin Oaks, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8SWAwaiting decisionSINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSIONHouseholder planning permissionReceived 30 Oct 2026PL/26/1458
- 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
- 1 Springfield Mews, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8QAAwaiting decisionT1 (TPO 24/07) - Turkey oak - 1.5m crown reduction in height and lateral spread and prune back limbs to provide 2m clearance from neighbouring roof, removing only secondary branches. Removal of deadwood throughout canopy.Consent under Tree Preservation OrdersReceived 20 Oct 2026PL/26/1396
Planning in Emmer Green
- Approved
- 83%
- 45 of 49 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Emmer Green in the last 24 months, from Reading Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Emmer Green
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RG4 349 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Reading Borough Council
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About Emmer Green
Emmer Green is the northernmost suburb of Reading in Berkshire, located approximately 2 miles north of the town centre. This area boasts its own commercial and recreational facilities, making it a self-sufficient community. Emmer Green shares a boundary with the larger suburb of Caversham and with Oxfordshire, highlighting its historical ties to both regions. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,849. It sits within the Reading district.
Emmer Green covers an area of approximately 2.9 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 Emmer Green 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 (May 2026). This makes Emmer Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Emmer Green has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Emmer Green 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near Emmer Green. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (15), outline applications (11).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).