PL/25/1829

2-4 Church Street

Caversham

Reading

RG4 8AT

Caversham Ward

Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (External Materials) and 4 (Privacy Screen Details) of planning permission ref. PL/23/1257

Status: Delegated Decision. Site Visit by local representatives to meet applicant planned

Deadline 26-Jan-26

Approval of details reserved by a condition

CADRA Commented

Notes: See comments

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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: Delegated Decision Deadline: 17-Jul-26

Full planning permission

CADRA Commented

Notes: Community benefit recognised. Clarifications needed on the intended age group, realistic transport impacts, staffing levels, and basic inconsistencies in the supporting documents. Encourage modest landscaping to improve biodiversity and amenity. Overall support is offered, subject to these points being resolved.

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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. Applicant response to RBC Town Centre Public

Realm Strategy 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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PL/26/0953

Land to the rear of 2 Rosehill Farm Cottages Peppard Road Emmer Green RG4 8XA

Kidmore End Parish

Demolition of existing stable and garage block. Erection of a new self-build dwelling.

Status: RBC Objected to SODC application 17-Aug-2026

Planning Application

CADRA Commented

Notes: In SODC but on the border (SODC P26/S2021/FUL). Replacing a stable with a single storey dwelling.  RBC objection based on safe and suitable access not being demonstrated. Lack of visibility/splays at the Peppard Road key.

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