PL/26/0679

Land to the rear of 88 Knights Way, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LJ

Emmer Green Ward

The erection of ancillary outbuilding to accommodate additional nursery spaces. Highways recommend refusal because of increased traffic. 

Status: Refused: 09-Oct-26

Full planning permission

CADRA Commented

Notes: Refused because being too close to surrounding housing, inadequate parking, design and landscaping concerns, failure to meet environmental, climate change, and mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements.

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PL/25/1597

18 CHURCH ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7AD

Caversham Ward

The construction of a 1.5-storey side extension and a double-storey rear extension. removal of a masonry upstand/short brick wall and replacement with glass guarding and the regrading of existing garden steps.

Status: Appeal Decision - Allowed 20-Aug-2026

Householder planning permission

CADRA Commented

Notes: Refused on massing. Not in keeping with CA. Similar to withdrawn PL/24/1573. We commented on flood risk and a boathouse not mentioned in this. Reiterated request for Environment Agency to review flood risk.

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PL/25/0691

Land West of Kidmore End Road Emmer Green Oxfordshire RG4 8SG

Emmer Green Ward

Outline planning application for the development of up to 70 homes (including affordable housing), new vehicular access, associated parking and landscaping (all matters reserved except for access).Also commented on identical RBC application PL/25/0731

Status: Appeal Dismissed 11-Jun-2026 - Link to High Court Challenge refusal letter

Outline planning permission: Some matters reserved

CADRA Commented

Notes: Claimant has 7 days from letter to request and open court hearing.

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PL/24/0958

2 NORMAN PLACE, READING, RG1 8DA

Thames Ward

Demolition of existing office and substation buildings and residential-led site redevelopment within 1-11 storey buildings comprising residential (Class C3) and ground floor commercial uses (Class E), together with various associated works including replacement pedestrian and vehicle access routes, car/cycle parking, hard and soft landscaping and a public open space adjacent to the river. Revised Arboricultural Impact Assessment and green roof added

Status: Committee Decision

Deadline 08-Dec-24

Full planning permission

CADRA Commented

Notes: Plan resubmitted. Homes reduced from 254 to 236; commercial space slightly reduced; Block A1 narrowed and reduced one storey; Block B2 shortened with larger roof terrace. Better car-park access, larger public square. More varied materials and detailing, and improved river-facing frontages.

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