Lower Caversham, Berkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Caversham, Berkshire.
Berkshire · England · settlement
About Lower Caversham
Lower Caversham is a distinct area within Caversham, Berkshire, and is part of the larger town of Reading. Typically characterized by its lower elevation to the east of central Caversham, it is situated near the scenic banks of the River Thames. This locale offers unique planning opportunities, especially for developments that capitalize on its proximity to the river and central amenities.
District: Reading
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Area Information
- Admin district: South Oxfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Henley and Thame
- LSOA: South Oxfordshire 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Caversham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Caversham.
- 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 Lower Caversham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Lower Caversham.
- - 28 COLDICUTT STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DU
Retrospective permission for the demolition of an outbuilding and erection of a replacement outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 7 MONTAGUE STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AU
Replacement of existing conservatory with extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 187-189 KINGS ROAD, READING
Change of use and conversion of the existing vacant Grade II listed building at 187–189 Kings Road from office use (Class E) to student accommodation (sui generis), together with associated internal a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 187-189 KINGS ROAD, READING
Change of use and conversion of the existing vacant Grade II listed building at 187–189 Kings Road from office use (Class E) to student accommodation (sui generis), together with associated internal a
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 29 HERON ISLAND, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DQ
Creation of 2 new window openings in south-west side elevation of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 20 SEND ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING
Use of land for dayroom and 2no. mobile homes
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 8 ARDLER ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 5, 6, 7, 9, 12 and 20 of application PL/23/0102
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 10 MARSACK STREET, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AP
Garage conversion with roof replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 2 MILL GREEN, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8EX
Retrospective single storey rear extension and change of use to small HMO
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 56 QUEENS ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DL
Rear extension measuring 6.0m in depth, with a maximum height of 3.0m, and 3.0m in height to eaves level. Notification of the construction of an extension under class A Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Tow
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 3 NELSON ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5AT
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 78B STAR ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 5BE
Conversion of garage to residential use
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 301 GOSBROOK ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 8DY
Demolition of existing rear single storey extension conservatory and removal of existing side extension pitched roof. Erection of a new single storey rear extension and replacement flat roof over exis
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 414 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, RG4 8EG
BT intends to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus outside 414 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, RG4 8EG, on grass verge at corner of Star Road and Gosbrook Road 1 x 9 meter wooden
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - PL/24/0409 - 32 South View Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 5AJ
Single storey rear extension (replicating footprint of existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-03-31
View full details - - 32 South View Avenue Caversham Reading RG4 5AJ
Single storey rear extension (replicating footprint of existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2024-03-31
View full details - - 2 Send Road Caversham Reading RG4 8EH
Application for approval of details reserved by Conditions 24 - Roof tile removal under ecologist supervision - of application 211739
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - PL/23/0831 - 6 Deans Farm Caversham Reading RG4 5JZ
A proposed loft conversion and associated internal alterations. The proposals include two conservation roof lights to the front elevation,and pitch roof dormer to the side elevation and a flat roof do
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-06-14
View full details - - 2 Eccles Close Caversham Reading RG4 5BJ
Proposed front porch extension, with removal of the existing porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - PL/23/0521 - 2 Send Road Caversham Reading RG4 8EH
Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 13 (Contamination Report) and 14 (Remediation Strategy) of application 211739
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Reading | Date: 2023-04-19
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A brief summary of Lower Caversham in Berkshire
Lower Caversham is a distinct area within Caversham, Berkshire, and is part of the larger town of Reading. Typically characterized by its lower elevation to the east of central Caversham, it is situated near the scenic banks of the River Thames. This locale offers unique planning opportunities, especially for developments that capitalize on its proximity to the river and central amenities. It sits within the Reading district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lower Caversham a particularly low-crime area.
Lower Caversham has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Surley Row, No data available for publication by HE, St Mary's Butts and Castle Street, South Park, Kendrick Road, Market Place and London Street, Eldon Square, Alexandra Road. 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 Lower Caversham includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lower Caversham
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Lower Caversham. Of these, 71% 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 Lower Caversham.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Lower Caversham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Lower Caversham were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (11). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
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