The Heights Primary School, 129, Upper Woodcote Road, Caversham, Reading, RG4 7LB

1. 23 Jul 2023

   Received by Reading

2. 11 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 24 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• 141 Upper Woodcote Road Caversham Reading RG4 7LB

  210335 Submitted 2 Mar 2021 0m away

  Two storey rear extension and internal alterations. Single storey side extension to form store. 2no. new side windows to original dwelling at first floor where new bathrooms formed. Rooflight to bringlight into landing. Removal of chimney stack to one side of the property.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 145 UPPER WOODCOTE ROAD, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LB

  PL/26/1067 Submitted 7 Aug 2026 0m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  T1 Monterey cypress - Remove all deadwood and snapped or failed branches throughout the crown. Reduce the remaining crown by 2 metres in height and radial spread

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 8 GURNEY DRIVE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LG

  PL/26/0803 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 85m away

  Single storey front and side extension including garage conversion and chimney stack removal

  Granted Householder Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LH

  PL/25/1268 Submitted 8 Sep 2025 168m away

  98% historically approved · decision due ~3 Nov

  T1 Oak - Remove the 3 lowest limbs back to the trunk. Reduce the radial spread by approximately 30% leaving the tree with a radial crown spread of no less than 3.5 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 1 doc

• 12 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LH

  PL/26/0983 Submitted 22 Jul 2026 168m away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Proposed single storey front and rear extensions, garage conversion and loft conversion with rear dormer extension.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 11 KNOWLE CLOSE, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7LH

  PL/26/0992 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 168m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~21 Sep

  Proposed single storey extension

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension
  Small domestic

• PL/26/0883 Granted

  REGENTS GATE, 25-41 CROWN STREET, READING, RG1 2PQ

  External alterations to building including new rooflights, smoke shafts, windows and doors.

  3 Jul 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0135 Granted

  9 BATH ROAD, READING, RG1 6HH

  Erection of outbuilding for use associated with Kadampa Meditation Centre.

  2 Feb 2026 Full applications
• PL/26/0863 Withdrawn

  2 CONISBORO WAY, CAVERSHAM, READING, RG4 7HT

  Demolition of existing dwelling house and construction of replacement dwelling house.

  30 Jun 2026 Full applications
• PL/25/1794 Withdrawn

  Village Hotel Reading, Richfield Avenue, Reading RG18BD

  The development of 6 Electric Vehicle charging vehicle bays and associated works

  12 Dec 2025 Full applications
• PL/26/1125 Awaiting decision

  5-6 FRIAR STREET, READING, RG1 1DB

  Change of use of basement and ground floors from bar/nightclub (Sui Generis) to off-licence/retail use (Class E(a)).

  21 Aug 2026 Full applications