Emmer Green, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Emmer Green, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Emmer Green are administered by Reading Borough Council. View the full Reading Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 7,849 · Area: 2.9 km²
District: Reading
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Area Information
- Admin district: Reading
- Parliamentary constituency: Reading Central
- LSOA: Reading 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Emmer Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Emmer Green.
- 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 Emmer Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Emmer Green.
- - 230 PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8UA
T1 - Ash - Fell to ground level and replace with 1x Oak (Quercus robur)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 68 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8SA
Prior Approval for the erection of a single-storey rear extension extending 4.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse, with a maximum height of 3.0 metres and an eaves height of 2.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - HARE WARREN COURT, MARSHLAND SQUARE, EMMER GREEN, READING
T2. Oak - Prune T3. Oak - Prune
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 20 MALLORY AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6QN
Extension of 1.8 metre high fence to enclose an area of residential garden (retrospective)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 236 PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8UA
Display of 4 no. illuminated fascia signs, 1 no. illuminated pylon sign
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 230 PEPPARD ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8UA
Prune 1 Ash tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of application PL/22/0409
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 5 YARNTON CLOSE, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8UW
Tree works for a T1 Oak Tree. Number of Tree in sketch is T1, carry out deadwood removal throughout the crown to improve safety and overall condition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission PL/22/0409 - Retention of existing ancillary store and alteration/conservation to a bin and cycle store to serve the a
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 104 (Parcel A - Bat Survey Results Plan) of application PL/22/0409
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 14 FRASER AVENUE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6RT
Erection of fence on property boundary with a height to match neighbouring properties.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 9 (Waste Water Network Capacity) of planning permission ref. PL/22/0409
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Method Statement and Timetable for demolition, re-building and re-installation of gate piers) of listed building consent ref. PL/22/0410
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - CAVERSHAM PARK, PEPPARD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8TZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 100 (Parcel A), 114 (Parcel B), 55 (Parcel C), 40 (Parcel D), 70 (Parcel E), 85 (Parcel F), 134 (Parcel G), 121 (Parcel H) and 140 (Parcel J)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 8 WHITBY GREEN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6SL
Erection of a Porch on the southern elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 7 CHALGROVE WAY, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8SJ
Proposed part single part double side and rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 56 LOWFIELD ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 6PB
T.1 Lime - Lift to 5.5m all round (statutory requirements) over the road, driveway and small section of garden. (5.5m measured from the road)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 68 KIDMORE END ROAD, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8SE
Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.95m, and 2.5m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the To
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - PL/24/0686 - 3 Fraser Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 6RT
New front porch and interior alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-05-28
View full details - - 11 Rowallan Close Caversham Reading RG4 6QS
Single storey front extension and associated internal alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Emmer Green in Berkshire
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Emmer Green a particularly low-crime area.
Emmer Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Surley Row. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Emmer Green includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Emmer Green
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Emmer Green. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Emmer Green.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Emmer Green were full planning applications (23), tree works (14), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 48 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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